Claims
Audatex system outage blasted by Axa
Axa Insurance has labelled a system outage at claims software firm audatex “unacceptable”, after a glitch left motor insurers with a four-day delay in processing repair assessments.
Post Magazine – 30 September 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Post Magazine – 16 September 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Marsh calls for stronger focus on risk
Europe’s largest companies will need to spend more time and resources on long-term strategic risk planning to avoid being vulnerable to changing market conditions.
Marsh calls for stronger focus on risk
Europe’s largest companies will need to spend more time and resources on long-term strategic risk planning to avoid being vulnerable to changing market conditions.
IFB agrees Detica software deal
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has entered into a five year contract with Detica for the implementation of its Net Reveal counter fraud software.
Lloyd's results show first half year profit halved to £628m
Lloyd’s this morning reported that its half year profit before tax had fallen significantly to £628m (June 2009 £1.32 bn) in 2010.
Cunningham Lindsey handles Basingstoke blaze
Cunningham Lindsey has been named as the loss adjustor on a major fire which caused around £5m worth of damage to a care development home in Basingstoke.
AI Claims Solutions revenue up 65%
AI Claims Solutions has reported revenue increased by 65% to £91.9m from £55.7m.
Munters takeover moves step closer
Disaster restoration specialist Munters Group is poised to be taken over after its two major shareholders agreed an offer from Alfa Laval AB is "not unfair".
Cowens: Brokers need to up their game
Independent broker Cowens Survival Capability has urged intermediaries to improve their performance to help the economic recovery.
Lloyd's results show first half year profit halved to £628m
Lloyd’s this morning reported that its half year profit before tax had fallen significantly to £628m (June 2009 £1.32 bn) in 2010.
BLG integrates former Halliwells staff into Manchester operation
Barlow Lyde & Gilbert has expanded to fill a further four floors of its existing premises in Chancery Place, Manchester, following the arrival of 18 partners and over 200 staff from Halliwells in July.
Questgates outlines SIA concerns
Loss adjusting firm Questgates has warned the government not “throw the baby out with the bathwater” after it revealed that the Security Industry Authority could face the axe.
Exclusive marine content now available on Post Europe
In our latest article Liam Morrissey, a partner at BTG Global Risk Partners, looks at the impact of piracy on the European insurance market.
Anti-Jackson campaign group launches
A group of charities, law firms and victim support groups have formed an alliance in opposition to Lord Justice Jackson’s proposals for civil litigation cost reform.
Xchanging names broking boss
Xchanging has appointed Artur Niemczewski as managing director of Xchanging Broking Services.
Exclusive marine content now available
In our latest article Liam Morrissey, a partner at BTG Global Risk Partners, looks at the impact of piracy on the European insurance market.
Good news for marine insurers on piracy
Piracy on European vessels is not new but the way the Dutch authorities investigated and successfully prosecuted recently is. Liam Morrissey explains why this could start a string of convictions for pirates.
Good news for marine insurers on piracy
Piracy on European vessels is not new but the way the Dutch authorities investigated and successfully prosecuted recently is. Liam Morrissey explains why this could start a string of convictions for pirates.
Pegasystems introduces new claims solution
Pegasystems has announced a new insurance claims solution that it said will “revolutionise” the way insurer’s process claims and deploy claims management functionality across operations.
Accident Exchange recovers hire charges
Credit hire organisation Accident Exchange has recovered full hire charges in one of thousands of outstanding court cases concerning allegedly dishonest rate evidence supplied by research firm Autofocus.
Munters takeover moves step closer
Disaster restoration specialist Munters Group is poised to be taken over after its two major shareholders agreed an offer from Alfa Laval AB is "not unfair".
Legal: Deafening whispers
Potentially massive claims related to financial products and major economic events such as the Madoff case and the collapse of Lehman Brothers indicate that reinsurance should brace itself for an upturn in disputes, writes Michael Lum