Claims
ABI hits out at "act of God" myth over travel claims
The Association of British Insurers has hit out at the "urban myth" that insurers are relying on an “Act of God” clause to refuse claims from customers stranded abroad by the ongoing aviation disruption.
Law reports: Contributory negligence ruling is overturned at appeal
Osei-Antwi v South East London & Kent Bus Company (Court of Appeal — 19 January 2010)
Law Reports: Case bucks current trend for anxiety and stress payouts
Eribo v Odunaiya and Logic Plough Property (Queen's Bench Division — 19 February 2010)
Rehabilitation: Back on track
Early intervention with rehabilitation can cut the cost of sickness absence as well as insurance claims. Leigh Jackson asks whether new developments will kick start renewed interest and take up of services in the UK.
Council admits Corby clean-up mistakes
Corby Borough Council has reached an out of court settlement with 19 young people who accused the authority of causing bodily injury by a negligent clean-up of a former steel plant.
SLS appoints Shaw
Crawford company SLS has appointed Phil Shaw as a technical manager at its Droitwich office.
Rainbow to pass BDMA
Rainbow International has launched an initiative guaranteeing that all its insurance restoration work will be carried out to exceed British Damage Management Association standards.
Apil chief to warn members over Jackson
The next 12 months will be "critical" for personal injury lawyers and their clients, according to the new president of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.
Volcano fallout not expected to hit insurers
Insurers are unlikely to have significant exposure to billions of dollars in lost revenue caused by the eruption of an Icelandic volcano, industry experts have claimed.
Airline body slams lack of co-ordination over volcanic groundings
The International Air Transport Association has criticised European governments for what it claims is a "lack of leadership in handling airspace restrictions in light of the Icelandic volcano eruption". It urged a re-think of the decision-making process.
Rainbow first to offer BDMA standards guarantee
A new initiative said to guarantee that all insurance restoration work will be carried out to exceed British Damage Management Association standards has been launched by Rainbow International.
Airline body slams lack of co-ordination over volcanic groundings
The International Air Transport Association has criticised European governments for what it claims is a "lack of leadership in handling airspace restrictions in light of the Icelandic volcano eruption". It urged a re-think of the decision-making process.
Buffett loses $1bn after Goldman charge
The value of Warren Buffett’s options to buy Goldman Sachs shares fell by over $1bn after the SEC sued the investment banking giant on Friday, according to sister publication IFAonline.
Biba 2010: 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 year¹s event, continuing with Darren Coombes…
Goldman Sachs charged with fraud by the SEC
Goldman Sachs Group was charged with fraud on Friday by the US regulator in the structuring and marketing of a debt product tied to subprime mortgages.
Comment - MoJ reforms: Roadworthy
Reforms to speed up the claims of those injured in road traffic accidents are imminent ‹ and it is in everyone¹s interest to make them work, says Nick Starling.
Oil giant set to challenge Buncefield liability judgement
Total has applied to the Supreme Court for leave to appeal a recent judgment that found the company 100% liable for claims resulting from the 2005 Buncefield depot explosion.
Zurich seeks to help brokers navigate MoJ claims review
Zurich has launched a guide for brokers that aims to help them prepare for the implementation of the Ministry of Justice road traffic accident personal injury claims protocol.
Law Society advises Quinn policyholders against undue haste
The Law Society has advised solicitors of scaremongering surrounding Quinn Insurance and urged policyholders to await further developments and guidance before taking any action.
Corby case reaches settlement
The 19 families of children born with deformities caused by toxic dust from a former steelworks, have reached an out-of-court settlement over compensation, the BBC has reported.
Air travel facing “greatest disruption since 9/11” – Civil Aviation Authority
A huge ash cloud from an Icelandic volcano continues to cause further air travel chaos across Europe, leaving hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded.
Air travel facing “greatest disruption since 9/11” – Civil Aviation Authority
A huge ash cloud from an Icelandic volcano continues to cause further air travel chaos across Europe, leaving hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded.
Regulator welcomes High Court decision on Quinn Insurance
The Financial Regulator has welcomed the High Court's decision to confirm the appointment of a full time administrator at Quinn Insurance.
Regulator welcomes High Court decision on Quinn Insurance
The Financial Regulator has welcomed the High Court's decision to confirm the appointment of a full time administrator at Quinn Insurance.