Claims
New flood map for insurers
The Environment Agency has published what it describes as the most comprehensive, up-to-date and easily accessible map of flood risk from rivers and the sea across England and Wales.
NU rejects fast-track scheme proposal
Norwich Union has rejected a fast-track proposal put forward by law firm Russell Jones and Walker to...
The claims dream team benefits all
Sue Willmott's article 'Damage Limitation' (PM Strategic Focus, 23 September 2004, p10-11) argues pe...
Self financing of risk threatens insurance sector in Europe says Ferma
The introduction of new regulatory regimes and corporate governance legislation, combined with increasing maturity in the management of risk, is today driving the development of the risk management function in European companies and its relationships…
CII's director general proposes 'Insurance Reputation Index'
Insurance companies must take collective responsibility for repairing their tarnished reputation or face major problems with the recruitment of graduates and skilled staff. Unless insurers develop a cohesive strategy to improve the perception of…
New tool from ePolicy Solutions
California-based ePolicy Solutions has introduced the latest generation of its enterprise software s...
Business Premiums - BCC survey calls for action over ELCI
The cost of employers' liability compulsory insurance (ELCI) has not stabilised, and premiums contin...
Aviva earmarks further 950 roles to offshore
Aviva will take another 950 jobs outside the UK next year, pushing forward the company's strategy to...
RSA enhances charity cover
Royal and Sun Alliance has announced the enhancement of its charity trustee cover, under the name Charity Trustee Assurance.
Appointment at Mills and Reeve
Mills and Reeve has promoted 13 solicitors to associate level. Helen Bolton specialises in banking a...
Scan van growth plans criticised
A claims management firm using mobile 'scan vans' to target people who may have been exposed to asbe...
View from the Top - Unlocking the staff potential
Much senior management time is dedicated to devising or refining business strategies. What often rec...
Fraud proposals need careful review
Government proposals for an offence of fraud are unsatisfactory and need careful review, according t...
Call for more positivity
Insurers have to make minimising opportunities for fraud their main priority and stop believing that...
Claim value in 'lost litigations'
Patricia Dixon v Clement Jones (Court of Appeal - 8 July 2004) The defendant firm of solicitors adm...
Industry slammed over supply chain insurance fraud
Tackling supplier fraud is being largely ignored in the insurance industry, according to Joe Pendell...
See you in court
The City of Westminster's Jason Goodwin believes local authorities must take a firmer line when it comes to spurious claims and be willing to fight it out in the courts
Fitch upgrades Mapfre
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Mapfre's long-term rating to 'A+' from 'A' and its €275m debentures due 11 July 2011 to 'A+' from 'A'. At the same time the agency has assigned an insurer financial strength (IFS) rating of 'AA-' to Mapfre Mutualidad, the…
Insurers face extra costs after NHS recovery scheme plan announced
Health Minister Rosie Winterton today published a consultation on the draft Regulations for the new, expanded NHS Injury Costs Recovery scheme. The consultation period will run from 24 September to 17 December 2004.
Liability Claims Management - Brave new world
Strategic Focus 2004
Major Loss Claims - Damage limitation
Strategic Focus 2004
Case Management - The road to recovery
Strategic Focus 2004
Trial separation?
Insurers and solicitors have enjoyed a successful marriage for years. But commercial pressures are seeing a rise in fixed-fee agreements, fast-tracking and in-house litigators, and cracks are starting to appear in the relationship for the first time,…
Fraud - State of play
Strategic Focus 2004