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Fire claims rise rings alarm bells
The cost of insured fire claims on commercial and domestic properties hit a record high of £1.27bn l...
HSE fire appeal success offers hope
R v Tulip Limited (Court of Appeal - 20 November 2008)
Driving databases join forces
The Motor Insurers' Bureau and insurance industry should invest in an advertising campaign to persua...
Investment into claims line crucial to aid fight on fraud
Anthony Gould, group editor-in-chief of Post, asked whether insurers are confident in securing fraud...
What the papers said this week
The Sun A comical insurance form has been leaked on the internet, calling a compensation-seeking ca...
Appointment at Lockton
Paul Denny has joined Lockton Manchester as a partner. Mr Denny, previously national sales director ...
Appointment at Open GI
Open GI has recruited Antony Davies as a new business sales consultant. Mr Davies joins Open GI from...
Advice for corporate
Jersey-based marketing company Adding 1 has launched an online resource for broker members to help t...
Underwriters and claims must collaborate, say Zurich heads
The future success of the insurance industry depends on underwriting and claims departments working ...
Survey says ..
Underwriting fraud is inflating motor claims costs - that was the message of delegates at the event,...
McCarthy entertains delegates
Perry McCarthy, the original Stig from television's Top Gear, entertained delegates in the final ses...
Word from our event partner
Enterprise Rent-A-Car specialises in the provision of replacement vehicles and courtesy cars that ar...
Ex-HBoS insurance boss steps down from new role after 13 months
Former HBoS claims boss Jim Pittman has left anti fraud firm VFM after just over a year.
Copart secures major contract after tender
Copart has renewed its contract with Jaguar Land Rover group after a competitive tender.
Lloyd's takes Swiss Re exec for Beijing post
Lloyd's said it has appointed Ms Bin Yang as the Chief Representative for its Beijing representative office.
Liberty launches new environmental unit
Liberty International Underwriters Europe, a division of Liberty Mutual Group, has launched a new environmental impairment liability underwriting unit for the UK, Ireland, Continental Europe and the Middle East.
NU in cannabis warning
Norwich Union today warned landlords to be extra vigilant when vetting tenants and inspecting their properties, with cases of residential cannabis farming continuing to rise.
Helphire consolidates business
Helphire has consolidated its Helphire UK and Albany Assistance business units into a single accident management business unit.
HSBC launch broker platform
Following launch on the HSBC Platform 24 broker platform, over 400 brokers have signed up for access to the product.
Crisis management product launched
Arnold Fisher has introduced crisis management and crisis public relations protection as an add-on to their tour operator liability and travel agents insurance products.
Axa PPP environmental scheme receives BSI stamp of approval
Axa PPP healthcare's efforts to minimise its impact on the environment have been recognised with a s...
Fraud threat higher than in last recession, says EMB
Claims fraud is the biggest threat that insurers face during the current recession, according to Jul...
What the media said this week
BBC Online Insurance companies have been told any cuts to the value of with-profits funds must ...
RSA acquires bodyshop
RSA has acquired a new 'quality repair centre' in Stockport, making it the insurer's sixth automotiv...