Claims
Appointment at FMW
Chris Aston has been appointed as account handler in the property and corporate risks department of ...
Setting the foundations for run-off
There was a time when run-off was thought of as a passing phase in the insurance industry. It is now...
Appointment at Quantum Enquiries and Surveillance
Stephen Hayes has become consultant and non-executive chairman at Quantum Enquiries and Surveillance...
Pleural plaques legal saga to roll into 2007
It will be at least 18 months until the insurance industry can draw a line under the continuing pleu...
Amlin's catastrophe renewals see large rate increases
Renewal Round-up
Claimant lawyers call for central liability database
Lawyers are calling on the Government to get tough on insurers, following a report which revealed the number of industrial disease victims able to trace their employers’ insurance policies has plummeted.
ARC Chairman calls for succession planning
Succession planning in the discontinued business sector will ensure the future health of the insurance industry according to ARC chairman.
Alea estimates up to $240m losses
Alea Group Holdings (Bermuda) has announced estimates on the company's 2005 performance following the Group’s transition into run-off in the fourth quarter of 2005, with $200-240m (£113-136m) losses after tax. In addition, it is estimating $95-105m in…
Former McLarens and Capita boss links up with Questgates
Loss adjuster Questgates has extended its coverage of the United Kingdom with the appointment of a representative in Northern Ireland, Larmour Investigations Limited. Although the business will continue to trade under its own name and receive…
Novae adds to northern team
Novae Underwriting is strengthening its regional underwriting team with the appointment of Paul Cregan as development underwriter – North and Jacqueline Doherty as assistant underwriter.
Fitch puts CIIH ratings on rating watch negative
Fitch Ratings has placed China Insurance International Holding’s (CIIH) Long-term rating of 'BBB-' (BBB minus) and the senior debt rating of 'BBB-' (BBB minus) assigned to the guaranteed issue of the wholly-owned subsidiary CIIH (BVI) on Rating Watch…
Decision could save industry £25m
Today’s judgement on pleural plaques could save the insurance industry £25m a year according to Ricksons Solicitors.
Zurich relieved at pleural plaques victory
Zurich , one of the insurers in the pivotal pleural plaques appeal case, has said that today’s judgement draws a line under the issue of pleural plaques and sends a clear message to claims farmers.
Insurers win pleural plaques appeal
Insurers are set to save millions of pounds after the ruling in a pivotal pleural plaques case went in their favour.
Law firms network seeks to slash costs
A 60-strong network of claimant law firms launched this week promising to slash costs in personal in...
Appointment at Berrymans Lace Mawer
The partners of Berrymans Lace Mawer have elected Terry Renouf to be their new national senior partn...
Cutting down on carbon
Climate Change
Pleural plaques payouts to fall
Insurers are expecting settlements for the asbestos-related condition pleural plaques to be cut afte...
Appointment at Garwyn
Garwyn has appointed Chris Gibson as manager of its disease and illness unit in Harrogate. He has be...
Claimant lawyer network gives support to industry
A new UK-wide claimant lawyer network has announced its support for the industry's compensation prop...
Rejecting Part 36 not unreasonable
Daniels v Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis, (Court of Appeal - 20 October 2005)
Commentary - Withdrawing over liability
There have been two cases recently concerning when, if at all, a defendant can withdraw an admission...
Buncefield focuses attention on BI Insurance
The recent fire at the Buncefield oil depot in Hemel Hempstead, which caused many nearby businesses to stop trading temporarily, will force small and medium sized companies to take their business continuity planning more seriously, broker Alexander…
Multiassistance launches portal to cut claims lifecycle
Multiassistance, the property repair and improvement network has launched Multiaccess, an online portal which gives loss adjusters real-time remote access to reports, estimates, photographs and invoices for clients’ property claims.