Claims
Guidewire launches new claims operations software
Software company Guidewire has launched a new claims performance tool as part of its end-to-end claims centre tool.
Zurich updates risk model
Zurich Financial Services Group has enhanced its Global Risk Assessment Module - Gloram, which is designed to assist businesses cope with risk management.
Plexus raids Halliwells again to bolster Manchester team
Five associates reunited with partners Chris Gough, Tim Short and Louise Shaw who left Halliwells in 2009 to start up office.
Weightmans offers legal advice to insurers ahead of MOJ reforms
Law firm Weightmans has launched an information portal aimed at assisting the insurance industry to prepare for the introduction of a new motor claims handling process.
Awal collapse could cost (re)insurers millions of dollars
Last year's collapse of Awal bank in Bahrain could cost the insurance industry hundreds of millions of dollars, Reinsurance...
Personal injury claims average drops 6% in Ireland
The Injuries Board CEO Patricia Byron reports the average workplace award was 48% higher than in motor.
Aon lead broker for Ethiopian Airlines crash
Aon was the lead broker for the Ethiopian Airlines plane which crashed on January 25th, Reinsurance can reveal...
ABI: Winter flood bill has topped £200m
Nick Starling sings insurer's praise in getting Cumbria "back on its feet" following floods.
Accident Claims Scotland launches advertising campaign
Accident Claims Scotland has a launched a new television and print advertising campaign aimed at no fault drivers who are injured or suffer vehicle damage.
Garwyn launches online accident reporting system
New system helps support HSE compliance and risk management.
Fortis issues advice following cold snap
Fortis has urged homeowners to ensure that they are ready for the problems caused by the thaw following the recent cold weather.
Durham residents most likely to drive into lampposts
Research by Elephant outlines unusual UK road accident
Have your say: The Jackson Report
Do you think that the recommendations of the Jackson Review will be derailed - as Lord Justice Jackson himself fears - but a change of Government?
Arag: Jackson report could lead to “huge influx of spurious claims”
Arag has warned that qualified one-way cost shifting and the abolition of ATE insurance and Success Fee will have a negative impact on Access to Justice and will see a huge influx of spurious claims.
Post Magazine 21 January 2010
This week's issue includes a look at the latest initiatives in voice stress analysis and the battle to combat fraud, the Jackson Report, the commercial lines aggregator market and all the latest news and views from the UK general insurance market.
Jim Pittman to join Davies as head of claims operations
Former HBoS man to head claims operations from next month
Torridon’s £5.48m offer for LitComp unconditional
LitComp gain access to £200m of managed capital resources.
Isis launches claims handling pricing service
Isis Claims Solutions has launched a new third property damage claims solution designed to speed up the process and reduce costs by up to 300%.
KGM appoints claims director from Brit
John Searl joins Lloyd's insurer as claims director
5 Years Ago: Helphire to offer luxury replacements
Credit hire and accident management firm Helphire is hoping to raise its profile in the high-net-worth market by offering luxury vehicles through its replacement service.
Legal update - Thrid Parties Rights Bill: Straight to the point
The Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Bill went to the House of Lords late last year, aimed at updating the Third Parties Act of 1930. Terry Donaghy looks at the implications this has for insurers.
Fraud - voice stress analysis: Liar, liar
With fraud costing insurers £1.8bn in 2009, Daniel Dunkley explores the validity and effectiveness of voice stress analysis technology, once hailed as a 'silver bullet' for the industry.
Insurer majority alive to specialist need
The article by Martin Richell of the Raw Group ('Contamination frustration', www.postonline.co.uk/1567567) correctly warns against the employment of inexperienced contractors when dealing with contamination incidents.