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Insurers welcome landmark victory in pursuit of contempt of court charges
Insurers are expected to pursue contempt of court charges with renewed enthusiasm in fraud cases after a judge's decision to strike out an entire third-party claim, declaring that a woman's exaggeration of her injuries represented an abuse of process.
Solicitors PI market: What now for solicitor PI?
The much-maligned Assigned Risk Pool may be set to close in September 2013, but the solicitors’ professional indemnity market still faces issues as 'aggressive' new entrants target the market. What does its future hold?
Editor's comment: In the line of fire and flood
Industry reaction to surge events is never far from the debating arena when it comes to learning lessons from catastrophic floods or fires, and loss adjusters frequently find themselves in the line of fire.
Aon to rival Marsh's Project Noah to fill SoP flood insurance gap
Aon Benfield has become the latest company to offer a potential solution to fill the flood insurance gap left by the expiration of the Statement of Principles in June 2013.
Barbon hires Bluefin and Axa heads for CKW roles
Barbon Insurance’s Cadogan Keelan Westall has appointed Amanda Hindman, pictured standing, and Sue Filsell.
Esure founder could quit Britain
Esure founder Peter Wood, pictured, is considering relocating to Jersey to escape the UK's tax burden.
FCA to "revolutionise" consumer behaviour
The financial services industry needs to "brace itself" for a major change in the approach to competition by the regulator.
Legal & General reshuffles overseas business
Legal & General has reorganised its international business, with overseas chief executive Gareth Hoskins taking early retirement and two directors sharing his responsibilities.
Loss assessor jailed after Zurich uncovers claims 'conspiracy'
A Liverpool-based loss assessor was jailed yesterday for 18 months for conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation.
Former Waylett surveyor joins SSL Claims
Northampton-based specialist motor and property loss adjustor SSL Claims has appointed Jon Holloway, pictured, as network surveyor director of the firm's property division.
LAS unveils household claims debit card
LAS Claims Management has launched a pre-paid debit card scheme in a bid to offer "significantly increased choice and flexibility in settling household claims".
Biba returns to London for 2013 conference
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has confirmed that its 2013 conference will take place in London on 15 and 16 May.
Third-party injury claims rise 8% despite fall in reported accidents
Eleven of the top 20 postcodes with the highest rate of third-party injuries are in Birmingham, according to new actuarial data.
Fewer road traffic accidents force body shops out of the market
Specialist research firm Trend Tracker said body shops are finding it tougher to make a profit now than in the past 20 years, primarily owing to motorists clocking up fewer miles and installing safety systems.
Quindell acquires litigation law firm
Quindell is to buy litigation specialist Pinto Potts Solicitors, subject to approval from the Solicitors' Regulation Authority and the Financial Services Authority.
Hastings CEO Fitzmaurice replaced by NBNK boss
Hastings Insurance Group has appointed Gary Hoffman as group chief executive with effect from 1 November 2012.
Former Merlin staff lose out again as LAS cuts short contracts
Loss adjuster LAS Claims has come under fire for allegedly cutting short an offer of temporary work to several former Merlin employees.
IFB boss Bird hopes to add broker members as the AA comes aboard
Insurance Fraud Bureau director Phil Bird is confident that the decision by brokers such as the AA to become IFB members will help play a "vital role" in clamping down on organised fraud.
Devon flood claims trickle in
Loss adjuster Crawford & Company has received a small number of claims following flash flooding in Clovelly, Devon last night.
Co-founder Burley leaves Delta Claims
Delta Claims Services director Simon Burley has left the firm he helped set up four years ago owing to "irreconcilable differences".
JLT director Ravinet linked with Gallagher Heath move
Speculation is mounting that JLT director Simon Ravinet is on the verge of leaving the company where he works in the This London Market facilities division.
One in six to quit Aviva's Birmingham operation
Almost one in six staff at Aviva's Birmingham office have accepted voluntary redundancy.
DLG "transformation" sees shares oversubscribed, says Geddes
Direct Line Group chief executive Paul Geddes has described the 175p share price as "bang on" after trading began on the London Stock Exchange this morning.
DAS promotes from within to boost regional underwriting teams
Legal expenses insurer DAS is expanding its regional underwriting teams with the appointments of Peter Tierney and Neil McDermott as regional underwriters for the north and south respectively.