Claims
Fraud fight
The Irish insurance industry has launched a mass-media anti-fraud campaign, including the above TV a...
Nigel Forrest takes on Birmingham Institute presidency
The Birmingham Insurance Institute BII held its AGM recently and inaugurated a new president, Mr Nigel Forrest of Teceris.
TUC welcomes talks to speed up asbestos compensation
The TUC has welcomed the announcement from Work and Pensions Secretary John Hutton MP that he is to look at ways of speeding up compensation for mesothelioma victims and their families.
New compensation scheme to save industry £1bn
A fast-track compensation scheme launched today could save the insurance industry up to £1bn a year in legal costs, according to its creators.
Post Magazine deputy editor voted GI writer of the year
Post Magazine deputy editor Lynn Rouse was named general insurance writer of the year (trade) at the Headline Money Awards last night.
Testing the water
Professions Report
IT services not a new concept
Why not call a spade a spade? Adrian McNay's letter 'Costly bespoke IT development unnecessary' (PM,...
Regulate to accumulate
Professions Report
Allianz walks away from legal action
Allianz Cornhill has walked away from the battle to recover referral fees paid to The Accident Group...
Lords ruling hailed for smoothing out Fairchild
Last week's House of Lords' judgement in the Barker v Corus case has polarised opinion between claim...
QBE updates cover to mirror solicitors' move
Professions Report
Shock of the new media
Professions Report
Rehab provider boosted by reinsurance market
Pressure from leading reinsurers has led to rehabilitation provider Working Transitions expanding it...
Commentary - Litigation friend ruling is upheld as just
It is important for all parties in litigation to deal properly with the issue of capacity as any ste...
Refused application for Tyser
The House of Lords has refused Lloyd's broker Tyser its application for leave to appeal in its dispu...
Putting safety first
Professions Report
Appointment at Berrymans Lace Mawer
Berrymans Lace Mawer has appointed five partners, taking its total partnership to 103. They include ...
MP tables motion for asbestos compensation reform
Following yesterday's question at House of Commons Business Questions, Stephen Hepburn, Labour MP for Jarrow, has further condemned the Law Lords' decision in Barker v Corus and Others.
Moody's downgrades Wellington 2020
Moody's Investors Service has downgraded to A2 from A1 the Insurance Financial Strength rating of Lloyd's syndicate 2020 reflecting the impact of the 2005 US Hurricanes on the syndicate's financial strength.
Insurance managers admit to ill health in the workplace
Increased anger and loss of humour among staff are just two of the knock-on effects that insurance b...
Playing with the big boys
International Loss Adjusting
Smaller firm passion can deliver high-quality service
I support Martin Mathieson's comments relating to the perceived differences between loss adjusting f...
Appointment at FMW
Ben Spurling has been appointed claims handler at Essex-based insurance broker FMW. Mr Spurling brin...
Appointment at AUL
AUL has boosted its headquarters in Colchester with the addition of four staff. Elaine Murray has be...