Claims
No job cuts at Autofocus
The new owner of Autofocus has pledged that there will be no redundancies after rescuing the business, just days after it went into administration.
Lloyd’s eyes overhaul of claims handling process
LLOYD’S is considering overhauling the way that claims are handled in the market as part of its ‘future processes’ initiative led by the London Market Group.
Parabis: insurers hit by investment cuts
Claims management firm Parabis is set to offer motor claims investigation services to insurers following the acquisition of Liverpool-based firm Motor Investigation Agency.
Rok suspends finance director
Rok has suspended its finance director after an independent review uncovered serious failings in the financial control of its plumbing, heating and electrical business.
IFB welcomes landmark fraud convictions
Two brothers behind one of the UK’s biggest 'crash for cash' scams have been convicted.
Davies management team wins gong
Davies Group’s management team has won recognition by the British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association, which awarded the claims specialist its Southwest region award for private equity backed management team of the year.
Post Magazine - 12 August 2010
The August 12 edition of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital interactive e-book.
What do you think of your loss adjusters?
Post's ground-breaking survey of insurers' views of loss adjsuting firms will close next Tuesday - so if you haven't taken part please do so now
Crisis Survivor and Cowens join forces
Risk management specialist Crisis Survivor has been appointed by chartered insurance broker, Cowens Survival Capability.
Allianz promotes new claims manager
Allianz has promoted Sarah Smith to operations manager within its claims division.
Imperial Consultants appoints new MD
Imperial Consultants has appointed Ian Hogarth, the firm’s current client development director, to the position of managing director.
Jackson Review increasing demand for BTE Insurance
First Assist Legal Protection claims the Jackson Review has led to a “surge” in business for 'before the event' insurance cases.
Crawford results show $2.5m net loss
Loss adjuster Crawford & Company has reported consolidated revenues before reimbursements of $238.2m in the second quarter of 2010 compared to $249.7m in the same period of 2009.
Defaqto calls on insurers to educate beyond price
Defaqto has told motor insurers to educate customers to look beyond price, as underwriting losses continue to increase.
Hannover Re profits hit by major losses in H1 2010 results
Hannover Re has reported that it booked gross written premium totalling €5.7bn as at 30 June 2010, an increase of 8.2% relative to the corresponding period of the previous year.
Hannover Re profits hit by major losses in H1 2010 results
Hannover Re has reported that it booked gross written premium totalling €5.7bn as at 30 June 2010, an increase of 8.2% relative to the corresponding period of the previous year.
Law report: Court supports judge over fire fine for regulatory failures
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: MoJ success over medical negligence of prisoner
This law report was contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Part 36 offer withdrawals underlined
This report has been supplied by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Controlling claims costs: The spirit of co-operation
With higher settlements and as claims costs rise, Bob Rabbitts praises insurers, claimant and defendant lawyers, and rehabilitation providers, for putting their differences aside to work together to provide consensus.
Public sector spending cuts: Cutting costs
The government's rumoured spending cuts look set to hit the public sector hard. Sam Barrett examines the implications for insurance and risk management in the market.
Time to go back to basics on claims
How refreshing to see Adrian Brown, RSA UK CEO, openly express the view that insurers should actively seek to identify, recognise and pay claims that could properly fall under employers' liability policies issued, however long ago.
Merlin and L&G admit surprise at claims inertia
Merlin Claims and Legal & General have expressed surprise that others have been slow to copy the claims partnership model they signed 16 months ago, given early results have exceeded expectations.
First significant household fraud conviction
The imprisonment of two men for trying to defraud insurance companies for household claims worth more than £100 000 has been described as the industry's first significant conviction for household fraud.