Claims
Insurance Fraud Awards
The shortlist for the 2010 Insurance Fraud Awards has been announced.
NI motor still competitive despite higher cost for consumers
Imbalance between the volume of motor claims in Northern Ireland (5.4% of the UK total) compared to the number of vehicles (2.6%) is contributing to higher insurance premiums in the province.
AI Claims to beat forecast
Credit hire operator AI Claims Solutions said it expects turnover, profit before tax and earning per share for the financial year ending 30 June 2010, to beat market forecasts.
Liability fraud on the rise claims Keoghs
Fraudulent liability claims are rising sharply according to Keoghs, which has found a 150% increase in the volume of suspicious liability claims it has investigated over the past 12 months.
Allianz agrees brewery H&S Willis deal
Allianz has agreed a deal to distribute a tailored version of its health and safety inspection service to Willis' brewing industry clients.
Editor's comment: Operation Tinky Winky
Last week, the issue of fraud was again writ large in the insurance trade press with the latest figures from the Association of British Insurers revealing 122 000 fraudulent insurance claims were uncovered in 2009, up 14% on 2008. The value of these…
Government accused of 'self interest' over Jackson
Legal expenses insurers have accused the government of serving its own interests following its decision to discuss the implementation of the Jackson Review this autumn.
MD role for Mycock
Autoglass has appointed Matthew Mycock as its new managing director.
NIG looks to exit personal lines after sale ruled out
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has unveiled a plan to close its loss-making NIG personal lines business after ruling out a trade sale as "unviable" in the current market.
Aviva: millions saved by 'ghost broker' clampdown
A clampdown on the fraudulent activities of so-called 'ghost brokers' has saved Aviva "several million pounds" in dubious motor claims, Post can reveal this week.
Brit cuts UK private motor book by 60% as it reports £72.8m profit
Brit Insurance this morning reported that profit before tax excluding the effect of foreign exchange on non-monetary items increased by 12.2% to £72.8m for the first six months of 2010 (30 June 2009: £64.9m). It recorded a profit before tax of £77.5m (30…
Marsh appoints new claims leader
Marsh has appointed Martin Clark as its global energy practice claims leader. Based in London, Mr Clark will have overall responsibility for managing the claims of Marsh’s energy clients worldwide.
Marsh appoints new claims leader
Marsh has appointed Martin Clark as its global energy practice claims leader. Based in London, Mr Clark will have overall responsibility for managing the claims of Marsh’s energy clients worldwide.
AI expects to beat forecast with results
Credit hire operator AI Claims Solutions today said it expects turnover, profit before tax and earning per share for the financial year ending 30 June 2010, to be ahead of market forecasts.
Autoglass names new MD
Autoglass has appointed Matthew Mycock as its new managing director.
Autoglass names new MD
Autoglass has appointed Matthew Mycock as its new managing director.
Quadra appoints senior adjuster
Quadra Claims Services has named former Carr Greenwood Smith employee Iain Johnston as a senior adjuster.
Sterling in broker survey boost
Sterling Insurance has welcomed positive feedback from brokers on its claims service and Executive Business product, as the insurer published results from its annual online broker survey.
Bonnie causes minimal damage but disrupts spill clean-up
Tropical Storm Bonnie, the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, degenerated into a remnant low over the weekend after clipping southern Florida.
Beachcroft hails win in fraud case
A dishonest homeowner who exaggerated a contents claim, which was part of a larger claim for major repairs to his property after it was badly destroyed by a fire, has had the entire claim rejected at court.
Cunningham Lindsey launches apprenticeship scheme in Scotland
Cunningham Lindsey is offering apprenticeship places in Scotland for the first time.
Shortlist announced for Fraud Awards 2010
The shortlist for the 2010 Insurance Fraud Awards has been announced. The event, which recognises the industry’s continued efforts to combat and prevent fraud and encourage the spread of best practice and excellence across the sector will take place on…
The Reinsurance Power List 2010: Who's the daddy?
After the usual team debates, tears and tantrums, once again the Reinsurance team presents its annual Power List. We give you our opinions on who is hot and who is not in the reinsurance world and why they are a force to be reckoned with
Climate change litigation: the forecast remains unclear
Conflicting judgments in the US mean that no clear decision has been reached there to determine if companies are facing a barrage of litigation for polluting the environment, writes Fredric Bellamy, Mark Freeze, David Nelson and Angus Rodger