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Rehab needs understanding.
Too few claimant solicitors and claims departments have a broad understanding of the benefits of reh...
Wildnet joint net venture targets insurance sector.
New media company Wildnet, and technology specialist Software AG, have targeted the insurance sector...
Blinding solutions.
The introduction of online blind bidding systems to speed up the claims settlement systems is taking the insurance industry by storm, and it could save millions of pounds in claims and legal costs too, says Anthony Gould.
FSA: new task force.
The FSA is establishing a new task force to examine the use of past performance in the advertising o...
EasiEst launched.
Motex EasiEst, which specialises in computerised estimating and management systems for the motor rep...
Dispute on awards.
The Centre for Dispute Resolution is holding its fourth biennial awards on Thursday 30 November at t...
Eastern promise.
India is becoming an interesting prospect, with new regulations, such as the nationalisation of life insurance business, opening up the market and offering opportunities for foreign insurers and brokers to find their niche, says Saibal Dasgupta.
Sadhu appointment.
Accident management group Auto Indemnity has appointed David Sadhu as operations director. Mr Sadhu ...
Eagle sites take off.
Eagle Star, Zurich's general insurance arm, is redesigning its websites and hopes to go live sometim...
Claims to success?
A new claims code for the general insurance industry is being launched on 21 November. John Parker explains the main principals of the new document.
Call the shots.
Call centres look poised to play an increasing role in the insurance industry, in particular the detection of fraudulent claims. Jonathon Swift reports on the mechanisms that have been put in place in order to catch potential fraudsters.
Road to recovery.
The personal injury sector has recently seen massive changes that are now being felt across the insurance industry. Laura Wilkin takes PM through these developments and explains how insurers can tackle their implications.
Willis in Drive for greater motor share.
Broker Willis has made a play for a greater share of the UK motor market, with the launch of a new d...
Carole Nash: new Claims Service for motorcyclists.
A new personal injury claims service designed for use by motorcyclists has been launched by Carole N...
Aon to axe 500 UK jobs.
Broker Aon is set to axe around 500 jobs in the UK, as part of a global business review that is expe...
RSA predict flood claims could reach £110m
Royal and Sun Alliance has followed CGNU's lead and predicted its fourth quarter results will be affe...
Appointment at Davies Wallis Foyster.
North-West-based Davies Wallis Foyster has created two new partners to manage the growth of its insu...
Stuck in traffic.
The credit hire saga is far from over, with all affected parties waiting for the legal green light on decisions that will govern future hire issues. Edward Murray explains some of the complex arguments surrounding the controversy.
Galbraith new HHH head.
High-street intermediary Hill House Hammond has appointed Eric Galbraith as its new managing directo...
Risk slashes costs.
A new net-based exchange for trading facultative reinsurance, Risk2Risk.com, claims it can slash und...
Bright future for rehab.
Helen Merfield discusses the issues facing personal injury case managers - in particular rehabilitation, which she has championed, and which is enjoying a radical transformation in the UK.
Appointment at Independent Insurance.
Jane Attwood, who joined Independent Insurance in May 1999, has been promoted to group company secre...
No win, no fee panel slashed.
Personal injury specialist Accident Line Protect, which this summer fought off several insurers to r...
Crowe goes Dutch and closes Leeds claims office.
Lloyd's insurer Crowe is set to close its Leeds claims handling office with the loss of 34 jobs. ...