Claims
Allied World Chile quake losses up to $75m
Allied World has estimated that the recent earthquake in Chile will cost it in the range of $55m - $75m, while Windstorm Xynthia, which hit Europe earlier this month, will cost the Bermudian (re)insurer $2m.
Accident Exchange: four insurers at the centre of Autofocus action
Accident Exchange today said that the early indications are that “four large and well known insurers and two firms of defendant solicitors” account for the most material number of cases impacted by what it claims is a “systematic production of…
Allianz successful in Darren Bent credit hire appeal
Allianz has successfully challenged a court judgement relating to a credit hire claim involving Sunderland and England footballer Darren Bent and Accident Exchange.
Autofocus hits back in Accident Exchange contempt of court row
Credit hire reports company Autofocus has reiterated that it is “confident of success” in its court wrangle with Accident Exchange despite the suspended prison sentence of one its former employees earlier this week.
XL faces $230m losses from Chilean quake and European windstorm
XL Capital has announced preliminary net loss estimates for the earthquake in Chile and European Windstorm Xynthia.
XL faces $230m losses from Chilean quake and European windstorm
XL Capital has announced preliminary net loss estimates for the earthquake in Chile and European Windstorm Xynthia.
Job dissatisfaction creates an unhealthy work atmosphere
A lack of fulfilment and career progression is impacting business productivity in the UK, according to a new report produced by Bupa.
Law reports: Injury at health and fun day was not fault of employer
Robert Lee Uren v Corporate Leisure (UK) and others (Queen's Bench Division — 22 January 2010).
Law reports: RTA decision backs norm
Richardson v Butcher (Queen's Bench Division — 12 February 2010)
Law reports: Court rules antenatal care was not negligent
Jones v North West Strategic Health Authority (Queen's Bench Division — 5 February 2010)
Legal analysis - harassment claims
Paula Jefferson takes a look at what role employment tribunals may play in future harassment claims and the consequences for insurers.
Aviation losses: accounting issues
The accounting issues surrounding lost profits, following the loss of a passenger plane, are complex and require detailed knowledge of the airline industry. Frédérique Hardy provides a guide to quantification.
Lloyd's: Claims transformation programme - The need for speed
With the Lloyd's claim's transformation programme pilot underway, Tim Willcock plots the key stages in the plan to improve claims processes for managing agents.
Evander MBO opens new client stream up
Insurance services provider Evander believes that its recent management buyout has opened up a significant new potential client stream for it.
Stakeholders join forces
Stakeholders including the Association of British Insurers and the Trades Union Congress have joined forces to raise awareness about the upcoming reforms to the way low cost road accident personal injury claims are handled.
MYI opens 11th office in Leeds
Niche commercial loss adjusting group MYI has opened its 11th UK office in Leeds with the recruitment of two senior adjusters.
E&Y: claims board voice needs to be stronger
Providing claims professionals with a stronger voice at board level could prove vital in increasing the claims efficiency of the insurance industry.
LAM set to return within two years
London Authorities Mutual could make a return to the market within the "next 12 to 24 months", according to its management company.
Legal blow for Autofocus
Accident Exchange has landed the latest blow in its legal battle with Autofocus after a former employee of the credit hire reporting company was handed a suspended 28-day prison sentence for contempt of court.
CCRIF wants more coverage
The Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility is urging its international donor partners for assistance to enable it to step up the coverage available to member countries.
Aviva revealed as insurer of City fire complex
Aviva has confirmed it is the insurer for the four-storey complex in Tabernacle Street in the City of London destroyed by a fire that broke out in the early hours of 11 March.
Hancox steps down as Evander MD
Evander Validation Services managing director Simon Hancox has resigned from his role at the property repair company to be replaced by operations director Colin Jones.
UK and Norway form RM alliance
The Norwegian Risk Management Association and the Institute of Risk Management have announced an agreement whereby NORIMA will promote IRM’s qualifications to its members at a preferred partner rate.
UK and Norway form RM alliance
The Norwegian Risk Management Association and the Institute of Risk Management have announced an agreement whereby NORIMA will promote IRM’s qualifications to its members at a preferred partner rate.