Claims
CED International acquires Interiura
CED International has swooped for international claims handling network Interiura, from parent company Arag.
Crawford signs Aldermanbury Declaration
Crawford & Company has signed-up to the Aldermanbury Declaration, a new industry-wide intiative designed to promote the professionalism agenda.
PartnerRe Chile quake claims could reach $320m
PartnerRe has said it expects initial claims worth $220m-$320m, on a pretax basis, related to the recent devastating earthquake in Chile.
The Aldermanbury Declaration - is it the way forward?
Post, as part of its Investing in the Profession Campaign, is hosting this week a special, live, and interactive, online debate on the insurance industry's latest initiative to boost professionalism - The Aldermanbury Declaration.
Transatlantic costs for Q1 catastrophe events up to $90m
Transatlantic agrees to purchase 2m shares from AIG and announces preliminary cost estimates for first quarter 2010 catastrophe events which have occurred to date.
Earthquake losses "manageable" for Chilean insurers, claims Moody's
Early estimates indicate that the magnitude 8.8 earthquake off the coast of Chile on 27 February, will bring high insured losses, which will likely pressure overall profitability.
RMS: detailed damage reports following Turkish earthquake still scarce
The Unites States Geological Survey has reported a fixed focal depth of 6.2 miles (10 km) and an epicentral location close to the village of Basyurt, 340 miles (550 km) east of the Turkish capital, Ankara.
RMS: detailed damage reports following Turkish earthquake still scarce
The Unites States Geological Survey has reported a fixed focal depth of 6.2 miles (10 km) and an epicentral location close to the village of Basyurt, 340 miles (550 km) east of the Turkish capital, Ankara.
WNS offers MOJ web solution
Motor claims management specialist WNS Assistance is offering insurers an integrated web service solution to the Ministry of Justice’s new electronically streamlined compensation system for low cost road traffic accident personal injury claims.
Questgates completes integration of new liability adjusting businesss
Questgates has completed the integration of the liability adjusting division acquired from Teceris Corporate and Complex Adjusting - part of Capita Group.
GAB Robins raids Merlin for casualty operations manager
Claims management company GAB Robins has appointed Merlin’s Mark Wookey as its first casualty operations manager.
Adrian Flux commercial vehicle line goes live
Transactor Global Solutions open market commercial vehicle quotation system has been implemented by Adrian Flux Group, to run alongside its existing motorcycle and private car lines of business.
Spreading the insurance message in Latin America
Could the Haitian earthquake lead to the dawn of insurance for all in Latin America? Amador Torrealba considers the region's options
Aviva health specialist lands UKRC role
Aviva UK Health clinical development manager Mark Sharpe has been elected as the sole private medical insurance representative on the board of the UK Rehabilitation Council.
AMA and Nacho confirm merger plan
The executive committees of the Accident Management Association and the National Association of Credit Hire Operators have agreed proposals to merge and have recommended acceptance to their respective memberships.
Postscript - 5 years ago: Government to step in over claims
The government has decided to take steps to police the claims management sector, with the Department for Constitutional Affairs expected to unveil its plans in the next fortnight.
Cunningham Lindsey extends training course
Cunningham Lindsey UK has extended its initiative to boost the number of Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters associates among its ranks.
Rehabilitation - Multi-track: A patchwork of approaches
How can insurers and lawyers improve the rehabilitation process for those who have suffered serious injuries? Andrew Underwood looks at the advances made in this field.
Professionalism: Aldermanbury Declaration - Something to declare
The Aldermanbury Declaration sets out some ambitious proposals. Lynn Rouse reports on the ideas put forward and details the task force's vision for 2013.
CFC and Crawford link up for claims admin
CFC Underwriting and Crawford & Company have formed a strategic partnership to deliver a claims administration interface for CFC's brokers and its clients.
Helphire in talks to cut non-GTA deals
Credit hire operator Helphire has revealed it will complete scaling down its business by June, after posting a loss of £400 000 in the second half of 2009.
North of the Border: one action in respect of one wrong principle confirmed
Scotland's Court of Appeal confirms principle that a claimant can have only one action in respect of one wrong.
Allianz ups motor rates by 24% in 2009
Allianz's UK profit rose 5.2% to £203.7m in 2009 despite a 5.4% fall in gross written premium in its retail division to £579.9m as a result of corrective action on private motor rates, which increased by almost a quarter.