Claims
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.
Editor's comment - RBSI: happy at home
Following the announcements of staff cuts and the possible withdrawal of NIG from personal lines, Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance showed its hand this week, and it was — to say the least — a little soiled by bodily injury claim losses.
RBSI CEO cries injustice as it is hit with 30 PPOs
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance's decision to strengthen its reserves by £320m in lieu of bodily injury claims has contributed to an operating loss of £253m in the first six months of the year.
Sabre to join Provident on Tesco panel
Sabre is poised to join Provident Insurance on Tesco Bank's specialist motor panel, Post has learnt.
IFB joins forces with City Police as Cheatline calls reach all time high
The Insurance Fraud Bureau is to support City of London Police with 'Wise Up', a three week fraud awareness campaign which begins on 18 August.
Markel International profits hit by major losses in H1 2010
Markel International reported gross written premiums of $395.3m for the six months to 30 June 2010, compared to $358.1m for the first half of 2009.
Markel International profits hit by major losses in H1 2010
Markel International reported gross written premiums of $395.3m for the six months to 30 June 2010, compared to $358.1m for the first half of 2009.
AIG Q2 2010 results reveal losses
AIG has reported a net loss attributable to AIG of $2.7bn for the second quarter of 2010, compared to $1.8bn in the second quarter of 2009.
GAB Robins targets insurer claims
Loss adjuster GAB Robins is set to target insurers with a service which provides clients with additional claims handling capacity during busy spells.
RBS Insurance records £253m loss in H1 2010
Royal Bank of Scotland's financial results show its insurance business in the first six months of 2010 was adversely impacted by a significant increase in bodily injury reserving, including adding £241m to reserves relating to prior years. In total RBSI…
Swiss Re reports Q2 2010 profit following previous year's loss
Swiss Re recorded net income of $812m for the second quarter of 2010 despite what it described as "challenging market environment".
Autofocus snapped up days after going into administration
SG Consultancy has today announced the purchase of spot hire rate evidence providers Autofocus, following the company entering into administration.