Claims
FOS not set to expand its remit, says review
The claimant's perspective was at the heart of the Claims Club's final meeting for 2007, as Jamie Dunkley reports
ABI gives support to VAT modernisation
The Association of British Insurers has backed the European Commission’s latest proposal to modernise VAT rules on the supply of insurance and financial services.
Market slide continues down under
The Australian and New Zealand reinsurance market will continue softening in early 2008 due to a benign catastrophe experience and increasing competition, according to a new Aon report.
Pittman quits Halifax to head up supplier
Jim Pittman, presently head of household claims at HBOS General Insurance is due to take over as managing director of VFM, the claims management and risk consultancy business from January.
Eversheds unveils new partner
Eversheds has strengthened its insurance and reinsurance practice with the appointment of Patrick Devine as partner.
Time to wipe away windscreen hassles
When are insurers going to learn the difference between real windscreen repairers and trusting the c...
What the papers said this week
Daily Telegraph Lloyd's of London is bracing itself for hundreds of claims from company directors...
Absolute wins contract
Following a six-month pilot, KGM Insurance has signed a three-year contract with Absolute CM to prov...
Henry Bermingham - Public attorney no. 1
On the eve of taking up his presidency of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers, Henry Bermingham talks to Lynn Rouse about maximising the organisation's impact in the corridors of power, addressing the adverse way in which claims and claiming are affecting…
A low-VAT diet
Rehabilitation: Tax exemption
No pain no claim
Personal Injury: Chronic pain
Looking back
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance ne...
Biba expresses concerns towards Northern Rock crisis
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has expressed concern that its members may be forced to help compensate the customers of Northern Rock, were the bank allowed to default, under new funding arrangements for the Financial Services Compensation…
Markel International Insurance upgraded to 'A' rating by Fitch
Following the recent upgrade of Markel International Insurance Company (MIICL) by A.M. Best, Fitch Ratings today upgraded the IFS rating of Markel International’s insurance company to ‘A’ with a positive outlook from ‘A-‘ with a positive outlook.
Fire-proof school system
After a decade of lobbying, we welcome new guidance launched this week by schools minister Jim Knigh...
Court for QBE and Temple
The row between QBE and Temple Legal Protection over which firm should manage a book of business wil...
Industry experts call for crackdown on workplace bullying
Insurers and vocational rehabilitation specialists have called for an overhaul in working practices ...
Ellis insists any takeover will not impact network
The potential takeover of the Broker Network would not lead to changes at the company, claimed chief...
Questgates recruits trio
Questgates has appointed senior adjuster David Hopper, who will take responsibility for all aspects ...
Commentary - Accident victories give hope to defendants
Accidents can happen, and three cases reported within the last few months have shown that this plati...
Appointment at Questgates
Questgates has appointed compliance and HR administrator Faye Langman. Based in Birmingham, Ms Langm...