Claims
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...
JSB may be departed from
Cameron v Vinters Defence Systems (Queen's Bench Division - 12 October 2007)
Appointment at Keoghs
Keoghs has expanded its liability team with two senior appointments. Simon Staples joins the non-del...
Davies the big winner on Zurich loss adjusting panel
Davies Loss Adjusters is the biggest winner on the new Zurich loss adjuster panel having being instr...
Algerian oil giant forms captive in Luxemburg
Algeria’s state-run oil company Sonatrach has opted to set up a captive reinsurance company in Luxemburg.
Zenith continues claims supply shake-up
Zenith Insurance has continued its claims supplier review with the appointment of Nationwide Network...
Parabis rehab launch
Parabis today launched Argent Rehabilitation in a bid to become the market's leading full-service pr...
Rigorous tests for solicitors
I read the article headlined "Seize the opportunity" (Fraud management briefing plus, 18 October, p3...
Fraud - The house that fraud built
Mortgage
Appointment at First Assist
Yvonne McCallum has been appointed operations manager for both rehabilitation and sickness absence m...
Aon to boost its claims team
Aon Risk Services is investing in claims advocacy, with plans to increase the number of claims management executives.
Bermuda premier opens election campaign with savage attack
Bermuda’s premier Ewart Brown has launched an astonishing attack on the opposition United Bermuda Party (UBP) party who he claims “unceasingly attempted to smear” him over alleged government corruption listed in a leaked police file.
Zenith hires Nationwide for motor claims
Zenith Insurance has appointed Nationwide Network Services to provide first notification of loss and accident management services on its range of motor insurance policies including private car, commercial vehicles and taxis. This 2-year appointment…
Associate promotions at Plexus Law
Plexus Law has announced that Heather Grimbaldeston, Connie Cobb and Justin Collins have all been promoted to associate partner.
PwC called in as insurer declared insolvent
Dan Schwarzmann and Mark Batten from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP were today appointed joint administrators of Highlands Insurance Company (UK) after the directors concluded that the company was insolvent.