Claims
Don't get complacent on fraud
Although figures published by CIFAS indicate that insurance fraud is down on last year, fraud is sti...
Courage under fire
Professional indemnity claims against adjusters are on the rise, partly as a result of more expansive services increasing their exposure. Gerald Williams explains that, in an increasingly litigious environment, things have never been so tough
Quotes of the day
"The move to periodical payments is a step into the unknown." Guest chair Neil Preston, partner, Be...
Questgates expands motor team with Brownsword three
QuestGates is expanding its motor services offering, with the launch of a new motor initiative, following the recruitment of three key personnel from Brownsword.
Swiss Re publishes 2004 hurricane report
With an unusually high number of hurricanes and typhoon events occurring in 2004, Swiss Re has published a report on how it used event-based risk analysis to successfully withstand the challenge.
Marsh & McLennan turmoil continues as five directors quit
Five members of Marsh & McLennan’s Board of Directors, including several executives of the company, have stepped down from their positions on the Board.
Barristers advocate direct counsel
Claims-handlers could save money by instructing counsel directly under access-rule changes, accordin...
Claims culture swansong?
News Analysis
Hamilton should stay in panto
I was horrified to read that former MP Neil Hamilton is pitching for a job in the insurance industry...
Law firm to boost its ATE share
National law firm Shoosmiths has brought in a new business development manager to push plans to boos...
Pleural plaque case adjourned
Norwich Union and Zurich's landmark pleural plaque court case has been adjourned until 6 and 7 Decem...
The earlier the better for loss adjusters
May I applaud Heather Parkinson for her rational analysis (PM, 7 Oct 2004, p10). Certainly, to have ...
Trust me, I'm a doctor ..
Health Report
Insurers must be part of the compensation solution
I read Alan Payne's comments about claimant lawyers setting up their own captive and thus costs rema...
The Folgate Partnership acquires minority stake in Fenton
The Folgate Partnership has acquired a minority stake in Fenton Insurance Brokers based in Kings Lyn...
NU, Axa and Zurich refuse to join claims body
Three of the largest insurers in the UK have said they will not co-operate with the Claims Standards Council until the accident management industry shows it is capable of good practice.
Allianz halves solicitor panel
Allianz Cornhill has followed Axa's lead by almost halving its panel of solicitors, blaming a drasti...
Military intelligence
Rehabilitation
Aon and Lloyds TSB reveal new India moves
Broker Aon has followed rival Marsh by announcing plans for an outsourcing pilot in India for UK cla...
Results
Post Magazine News Barometer
EL bonus for rehab co-operation says ABI
Insurers should reduce the cost of employers' liability policies for companies willing to commit to ...
CPR do not alter previous rules
Jackson v Marley Davenport (Court of Appeal - 9 September 2004) The claimant, who was employed by t...
Management buyout at Arthur Doodson
Manchester-based broker Arthur Doodson has undergone a management buyout. Neil Clayton has joined th...
Spitzer remit should extend to claims
New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer's investigation should probe possible collusion between brok...