Claims
London P&I Club increases free reserves by 22% in 2009/10
THE London P&I Club has reported a financial year surplus of $25.9m for the year ended 20 February 2010.
CL heralds major loss fraud initiative
Cunningham Lindsey’s has claimed that its major loss investigators have saved insurers more than £7.1m in fraudulent claims in the year since their launch.
Thatcham applauds solution success
Thatcham’s new vehicle repair methods delivery solution, Thatcham Integrated Methods, has provided access to methods for repairers on over 5000 individual estimate enquiries since its launch a week ago.
CNA brings business under one roof
CNA Insurance Company has moved its European headquarters and London market operations to the London Underwriting Centre at Minster Court.
CNA brings business under one roof
CNA Insurance Company has moved its European headquarters and London market operations to the London Underwriting Centre at Minster Court.
BIBA 2010: Conference heads to Manchester next year
British Insurances Brokers' Association chairman Patrick Smith has announced in his closing address at Biba’s 2010 conference and exhibition that next year’s event will be held at Manchester Central on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 May 2011.
BIBA 2010: Insurers and brokers warned over "cancerous" credit hire issue
Delegates were warned yesterday that if the industry does not address the issue of credit hire, it will get even more “cancerous” and ultimately ruin the insurance industry’s reputation.
Post Magazine - 20 May 2010
Subscribers to Post can now read the latest edition online as a digital interactive e-book.
Law reports: Court of Appeal determines connection to Church
Maga v Trustees of the Birmingham Archdiocese of the Roman Catholic Church (Court of Appeal — 16 March 2010)
Law reports: Evidence suggests fractures were sustained earlier in athletics case
Davenport v Farrow (Queen's Bench Division — 18 March 2010)
Law reports: Case underlines high threshold needed with fraud allegations
Noble v Owens (Court of Appeal — 18 March 2010)
BDMA chairman rebuffs founder claims
It is interesting that Mr Charlton is so keen to pass judgement on the British Damage Management Association, with which he has had no involvement for a number of years (www.postonline.co.uk/1636110).
Comment- Claims outsourcing: Poor perception
Outsourcing has suffered from a poor reputation in recent years, with reports of dismal service from third parties. Ian Gilmour examines why, and how this can be addressed.
New IFB member
Markerstudy has become the latest company to join the Insurance Fraud Bureau.
Rising Star shortlist announced
The shortlist for the Post Claims Club Rising Star Awards 2010 has now been announced.
Garwyn to become "more relevant" under McCulloch
Garwyn claims the appointment of Xchanging's former chairman of global sales Stewart McCulloch as its new chief executive signifies the loss adjuster's desire to become more relevant to its customers across a wider range of risks.
The claimant's view: A fairer, better Britain
We welcome the new government's commitment to a compassionate society, one that values fairness and responsibility and the pledge by David Cameron to look after the frail, the elderly and the poorest in society.
Insolvencies fall
The latest insolvency index from Experian has revealed a year-on-year fall in business insolvencies during April in the UK.
Questgates completion
Questgates has completed the final stage of its acquisitions from Teceris, announced on 11 February this year.
Clyde appoints Edwards
Clyde & Co has appointed Ivor Edwards to join its London corporate insurance team.
CL surveyor training
Cunningham Lindsey is offering its surveyors an improved training programme, as part of a plan to diversify and grow its surveying services division.
MYI hires Main in Scottish expansion
Loss adjuster MYI has expanded its Scottish operation with the appointment of former Garwyn liability specialist Stuart Main.
BIBA 2010: GAB launches broker offering
GAB Robins today launched a suite of broker services to help intermediaries work more efficiently and enhance the standard of their claims services for their clients.
BIBA 2010: Lorega in online tie up
Loss recovery insurance specialist Lorega has struck a deal with internet trading solution Broker 2 Broker to enable brokers to bind business online from 1 June.