Claims
Storm Éowyn losses creep up again to £650m
Perils has increased its industry loss estimate for Storm Éowyn for a third time from €696m (£592m) to €747m (£650m).
Air fryers causing growing numbers of home fires
Air fryers are challenging chip pans in keeping the kitchen at the heart of fire risk in the home, according to data analysis from Aviva and Crawford.
DWF and insurers win in personal injury data dispute
A High Court judgment has dismissed claims against DWF Law brought by Ersan and Co Solicitors, reinforcing the rights of insurers and their legal teams to process data in suspected fraudulent personal injury claims.
Courtroom verdict could give policyholders larger Covid payouts
The High Court has ruled that policyholders with multiple premises are able to claim with separate limits of indemnity at each premises with regard to Covid business interruption claims.
P&C insurance digital transformation - modern strategies for success: In-depth guide
The P&C insurance industry stands at a digital crossroads. Traditional insurers face a tough choice: innovate or fall behind.
Surge in film set thefts raises alarm for insurers
Marion Jones, director of Spotlite Claims at Woodgate & Clark, warns of a growing number of film set heists, urging stronger security to protect high-value kit and minimise production disruption.
Trump’s card for trade credit insurance
As Donald Trump’s “combative approach” to international commerce creates uncertainty around global trade, Tim Evershed examines the impact on demand for credit insurance as the threat of non-payments grows.
MIB pledges to end uninsured driving
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau has committed to ending uninsured driving for good, as part of a new five-year strategy.
Breaking the workflow: Reimagining insurance with generative AI
Generative AI is opening up possibilities far beyond traditional automation, transforming how insurers operate, make decisions, and serve their customers. But with so much hype, where do you start?
Woodgate & Clark flags uptick in neurodiverse fraud referrals
Woodgate & Clark has seen an uptick in fraud referrals involving neurodiverse customers.
Tomorrow’s World: Claims handling
How technology is reshaping claims handling and whether humans will always be part of the process is explored in the latest episode of Insurance Post’s Tomorrow’s World series.
D&G CEO shares how AI insight is growing business
Domestic & General is backing artificial intelligence data-driven innovation and US expansion to further grow, according to CEO Matthew Crummack.
Lack of financial coordination of claims payments laid bare
The fragmented nature of the financial coordination underpinning claims payments in the UK has been flagged by a survey by Vitesse.
Diary of an Insurer: Criterion’s Helen Stanley
Helen Stanley, loss adjuster at Criterion, handles a difficult and emotional high-value jewellery theft, catches up with colleagues in London and visits an escape of water claim site in Suffolk.
Warning issued over improperly discarded lithium ion batteries
Lee Masson, MD of Halliwell Forensics, has called for focus on how batteries are discarded and entering the waste stream, as these pose a real fire threat.
Throwback Thursday: Cars made safer
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to July 1970 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history when motor insurers were set to get a boost by plans to make cars safer.
British Insurance Awards 2025 winners revealed
Aviva was crowned General Insurer of the Year and Airmic CEO Julia Graham, pictured, took home the Achievement Award at the 2025 British Insurance Awards last night (9 July).
How cyber insurers are stepping up after M&S attack
How insurers and corporates are reassessing their exposure models and IT risk appetite because of the growing threat of ransomware plus attacks on the likes of M&S plus Co-op is examined by Edmund Tirbutt.
How sinkholes will impact insurance policies
Alisa Gold, business development director of Insurance Claims Accomodation Bureau, outlines what is causing more sinkholes to appear in the UK plus the potential impact on insurance policies.
How to avoid valet parking pitfalls
Vehicle owners who’d booked a valet parking service can sometimes find their cars with hundreds of extra miles on the clock or even damaged.
Airbnb & holiday let: Your rights as a landlord
Holiday home lettings and Airbnb have surged in popularity with many holidaymakers choosing to rent ‘homes’ rather than stay in a hotel.
A decade of serious injury collaboration over confrontation
Trade Voice: Matthew Tuff, president of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, explains how the Serious Injury Guide puts collaboration before conflict in catastrophic injury claims resulting in better outcomes on all sides.
Flight delays and cancellations: What you need to know
Flight delays and cancellations can be incredibly frustrating, often disrupting travel plans and causing significant inconvenience. However, passengers may be entitled to compensation depending on the circumstances. Read this blog to find out more.
Dashcam footage exposes fake injury claim against Axa
A £74,000 personal injury and vehicle damage claim against Axa has been rejected after dashcam footage showed the claimant wasn’t even in the vehicle at the time of the collision.