Claims
RSA reports premium rise of 5%
RSA has reported that net written premiums rose 5% to £1.9bn in the first quarter of 2010.
RSA reports premium rise of 5%
RSA has reported that net written premiums rose 5% to £1.9bn in the first quarter of 2010.
Claims Club News: Cutts: PI industry is at odds with access to justice
A conflict between access to justice and the so-called personal injury industry has sprung up according to Forum of Insurance Lawyers president Dan Cutts.
Claims Club News: RTA portal needs revamp
The road traffic accident portal, which went live last week, will need to be refreshed as early as the summer according to Fraser Fundell, chief executive of IDSL, the firm commissioned to manage the technology.
Claims Club News: Beware the apps backlash warns Williams
Any insurer considering introducing a claims app should be ready for a backlash warned David Williams, Axa's managing director of claims.
Editor's comment: Stop the text pests
Over the last fortnight it would appear that several people in the market, including myself, have been sent the same text message.
Fortis and RBSI hail RTA portal link-up success
Only a handful of insurers successfully took steps to link their internal IT systems to the Ministry of Justice's road traffic accident portal ahead of its roll-out, Post has learnt.
Biba 2010 Countdown: The Claims Perspective
The Biba conference is well known as a gathering place for UK insurers to court brokers. But what of those associated with claims? Post asked the bosses of a number of these firms what their hopes are for this year's event, continuing with Lee Sadowski,…
Guy Carpenter predicts slow pacific cyclone season
Risk management and reinsurance firm Guy Carpenter has predicted a that tropical cyclone activity in the Western North Pacific will be below normal levels for the remainder of the year.
Gulf explosion: Losses mounting up
Losses from the explosion of BP's Deepwater Horizon Platform are expected to be among the largest seen by the energy insurance market.
Helphire spurns 'unprofitable' renewals as it cuts debt by £20m
Credit hire firm Helphire today said that it is rejecting business as it seeks to renew only accounts that are profitable going forward.
Marsh backs personal injury reforms
Organisations could potentially reduce their claims costs and motor fleet insurance premiums by adhering to the Road Traffic Act’s new personal injury claims process, which was introduced in England and Wales on 30 April, Marsh has said.
Apil calls for action on EL claims
A new system for providing compensation for sick and dying workers must be a top priority for the next government, according to the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.
Lloyds to build on HBoS ties with new long term agreement
Lloyds Banking Group has appointed Munters MCS to provide property damage restoration services for its domestic insurance customers in a long term agreement.
Max Capital puts low cat loss down to "conservative underwriting"
Max Capital has reported net income of $36.4m for the quarter ended 31 March, compared to net income of $44.5m for Q1 2009.
Hannover Re non-life book hit by major losses
Hannover Re has reported what it described as "vigorous premium growth" in the first quarter of 2010.
Hannover Re non-life book hit by major losses
Hannover Re has reported what it described as "vigorous premium growth" in the first quarter of 2010.
RSA extends rehab deal with two year agreement
RSA and The Parabis Group have signed a 2-year contract extension for the provision of the RSA Care claims management initiative.
Law reports: Homeowner not negligent over workman's accident
Kmiecic v Isaacs (Queen's Bench Division — 12 March 2010)
Law reports: Tenant case underlines importance of evidence
Henley v Bloom (Court of Appeal — 9 March 2010)
Law reports: Tour operator bears burden in snowmobile accident case
Emma Moore v Hotelplan (T/A Inghams Travel) & Tantera (Queen's Bench Division — 22 February 2010)
Broking focus - referral fees: Fight less, pay more
Brokers have been told they can expect falls in income generated from referral fees after new reforms were implemented on 30 April. Ralph Savage discusses the potential fallout from these new rules and what impact it could have on brokers' bottom line.
Comment - BI wordings: Refresh not reject
Business interruption wordings are under review, explains Damian Glynn, to minimise misunderstandings and unrealistic assumptions.
Interview - Ian Passmore: University challenge
Having started at Endsleigh 30 years ago as a graduate, managing director Ian Passmore knows the roots of the business. He talks to Mairi MacDonald about the future for the broker.