Claims
Auto Windscreens warns of fraud
Auto Windscreens is warning insurers to be aware of a potential rise in personal injury claims after research by the Health Protection Agency found windscreen wiper water may be the cause of 20% of cases of Legionnaires’ disease in England and Wales.
Quinn loses legal battle
A Court of Appeal judgment will have major implications for insurers seeking access to confidential documents that could enable them to refuse indemnity according to law firm Browne Jacobson.
ABI: travel claims hit all time high
Figures released today by the Association of British Insurers highlight that the cost of falling ill abroad has hit a record high, as travel insurers helped a record number of people needing emergency medical treatment while overseas.
ABI: travel claims hit all time high
Figures released today by the Association of British Insurers highlight that the cost of falling ill abroad has hit a record high, as travel insurers helped a record number of people needing emergency medical treatment while overseas.
DWF reports 51% hike in profits
Law firm DWF has posted a 51% increase in net profit and a 17% rise in turnover to £71.5m for its year ending April 2010.
WNS moves into Cheadle
WNS Assistance is looking for 30 new recruits after moving into larger offices in Cheadle, Manchester.
Quinn faces massive claim after Burger King factory blaze
Quinn is set to face a significant claim after a factory used by fast food giant Burger King was destroyed by fire, it has emerged.
Innovation Group names UK boss
The Innovation Group has appointed Robert Thomson to head up its UK business.
Medicals Direct buys London rival
North London-based medical services provider Medicals Direct Group has acquired rival firm Medibureau for an undisclosed sum.
Quinn faces massive claim after Burger King factory blaze
Quinn is set to face a significant claim after a factory used by fast food giant Burger King was destroyed by fire, it has emerged.
Medicals Direct buys London rival
North London-based medical services provider Medicals Direct Group has acquired rival firm Medibureau for an undisclosed sum.
Merlin revamps loss adjusting arm
Loss adjusting and claims management company Merlin Professional Claims Services has restructured its loss adjusting arm appointing Russell Crewe as its new divisional director.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Co-operative champions
The Cockermouth floods of 2009 affected an entire community. With lessons learned from the 2005 Carlisle event, this time two firms coordinated the recovery effort with greatly improved results, writes Stephanie Denton.
British Insurance Awards: Leading with innovation
Fortis Insurance has boosted customer satisfaction after it reworked its claims handling process and introduced innovative new initiatives, writes Jonathan Swift.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Costs down, service up
Leigh Jackson discovers how adhering to a mantra of repairing rather than replacing has led to improved customer satisfaction and retention, higher profits and some very happy insurers and brokers with improved loss ratios.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Detecting real success
The efforts of just four dedicated Greater Manchester Police officers has succeeded in saving the industry £12m, reports Lynn Rouse.
RIMS fights foreign insurer tax hike
The Risk and Insurance Management Society has pledged to continue its opposition to legislation that would increase taxes on foreign-based insurance companies.
Post in print - 15 July 2010
Post reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Accident Exchange boss delighted with court judgment
Accident Exchange chief executive Steve Evans has welcomed the Court of Appeal’s decision to strike out Autofocus’ witness immunity claim in its ongoing credit hire rate dispute.
Accident Exchange lands Court of Appeal blow in Autofocus battle
Credit hire organisation Accident Exchange is set to proceed with its action for unlimited damages against Autofocus after the Court of Appeal struck out the reporting firm’s witness immunity claim.
Career development & CSR News: CAB tee peg sponsorship
Insurance Claims Accommodation Bureau has sponsored the tee pegs at an annual charity golf day. Local business people turned out on the day at Hartsbourne Golf club in Bushey, to raise more than £25 000 for the Breakaway charity.
Career development & CSR news: National Flood School set to endorse contractors
The National Flood School is introducing a new contractor endorsement programme to help signpost insurance companies and consumers to a trusted network of professional flood and fire restoration professionals.
Law report: Adjudicator was wrong to exclude legitimate defence
This law report was contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Mesothelioma claim defeated as work met contemporary standards
This law report was contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.