Customer service
LAS guarantees site visit survey within 48 hours
LAS is set to provide clients with a guaranteed 48-hour site visit across all its surveying and validation services.
Law firms must become user-friendly claims Parabis boss
Law firms will have to become more user-friendly following the implementation of major legal reforms, according to Tim Oliver, chief executive of Parabis Group and incoming president of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers.
Claims supplement - Where next for claims?: Fully equipped
Ajoy Menon and Renuka Sridhar look at the changing face of claims management and the tough decisions that need to be taken.
Claims supplement: The faces of the new revolution
Claims are often said to be the shop window of the insurance industry, but with many firms stuck with legacy issues do new entrants have the greatest advantage when it comes to innovation. Stephanie Denton approached firms across four distinct sectors —…
Claims supplement - Customer experiences: The results are in
The members of Which?'s online community recently rated their claims experiences with both car and home insurers. Dan Moore reveals the findings of the survey.
Software firm launches London claims system
Claims management software firm Fineos Corporation has confirmed the launch of an ‘out of the box’ claims management system specifically designed in consultation with the market.
Personal injury - Culture change: Care, not cash
A perceptual shift must occur within the industry as well as across the public and the legal profession to replace cash in personal injury claims with care, argues Andrew Pemberton. Without it, the UK will struggle to escape the blame-and-claim culture…
Career development & CSR news: 'Superb' broker duo scoops top claims service accolade
Two claims handlers at Stirling-based broker Denis O Brown & Associates have been jointly honoured with an award for their customer service and professionalism.
View from the top: Accentuate the positive
Simply put, the public doesn't trust insurers. The industry has to improve the way it handles claims to overcome its bad image.
PSTF: Customer advocacy is key in social media age
Insurance companies need to stop chasing the pack when it comes to mobile technology, but do it in a joined-up way and pay more attention to the power of customer advocacy in the social media age.
Interview - Wayne Felton: Building interest
If building firm Mitie's entrance into the insurance repair market had not caused enough stir, the decision of its largest rival, Rok, to enter administration has raised even more interest in Mitie's plans. Leigh Jackson met the firm's property solutions…
PSTF: Senior execs at IT turning point
Jem Eskenazi, chief information officer at Groupama, told delegates the advent of technology in the insurance market was "nothing new", but added senior management are more receptive than ever to embrace technology.
LV consolidates contact centre providers
Communications services provider Azzurri Communications has revealed it has won a contract to provide LV with a new contact centre.
In series - property claims: I'm sticking with you
Insurers have sometimes been criticised for not doing enough to retain existing clients. Sam Barrett investigates how advances in property claims handling are helping to address this cost-efficient issue.
Interview - Ray Cox: True Brit
Brit may have taken its time in naming a new UK CEO, but now Ray Cox is in place he tells Jonathan Swift he is eager to build on his forerunner's legacy.
In series - property claims: Everybody's talking
Word of mouth is still the most effective way to retain or gain market share, argues James Grant and, with the rise of social media, more emphasis should be placed on keeping current customers happy.
Bluefin puts Elite into run-off
Bluefin is putting its Elite underwriting facility for SME business into run-off.
Ecclesiastical outlines plans for London restructure
Ecclesiastical has revealed plans for the reorganisation of its City office.
Aviva launches motor claims Iphone app
Aviva has signalled its intent to embrace the mobile phone market through the launch of its first Iphone application for motor claims.
Cogent appointed by AA and Saga brands
AA and Saga Insurance have appointed Cogent Law to provide legal advice as part of a new range of services for personal lines customers.
In series - Property claims: Wait less programme
Technology has the ability to deliver improvements and increase efficiency in property claims handling. Sam Barrett reports on some of the advances being made and the benefits they can bring.
Comment - Competition commission: Devising the solution
The Competition Commission has delivered its final verdict on the UK payment protection insurance market. Martin Jenns reports on the result, what this means for the sector and how it can move forward.
In series - Property claims: Tracking the changes
Rigorous pricing research can eliminate the risk of overpaying or underpaying property loss claims. Scott Beatty details how data analytic developments are helping insurers to verify rates.
Website Review: Elephant
In the latest in its ongoing series for Post, web performance specialist Gomez casts a critical eye over Elephant's website.