Fire
Housing associations: Providing a helping hand
With less than 40% of social housing tenants taking out home contents insurance, what can the insurance industry do to help those with low incomes protect their belongings?
18 killed in Shandong fire
A huge food plant fire killed 18 people and injured 13 others in Shandong yesterday evening.
Blog: Lessons from past marine claims
Professor James F Lygate of IFIC Forensics takes a look back at maritime disasters of the past to learn lessons for the future
Blog: Top 5 TV insurance claims
How much would the insurance claim for the Downton Abbey fire have been? Would JR Ewing's demand following the destruction of Southfork have resulted in a $40,000 monthly hotel bill? Crawford & Company's UK Major Loss team calculates the cost of these…
Firefighters investigate cause of Didcot power station blaze
Firefighters from three different forces have been tackling a major fire at Didcot B power station in Oxfordshire.
Barnsley warehouse fire costs Asos up to £30m in lost sales
An Asos warehouse fire that damaged thousands of pounds of stock has cost the company up to £30m in lost sales after the online retailer was forced to suspend orders.
Indian insurers face $107m loss over refinery
A vapour fire explosion at an oil refinery owned by HPCL-Mittal Energy in Bathinda, Punjab has triggered a major claim.
Arsonist jailed following fraudulent £2m Allianz claim
Business owner Justin Hindry has been jailed for six years after he burnt down his showroom in a bid to fraudulently claim more than £2m from Allianz Insurance.
Post Blog: Six reasons you cannot miss Claims Club meeting 3
Next month the Post Claims Club returns with its third quarterly meeting.
WW1 Centenary: Peace
On the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War Post looks back on some of the leader columns written for the magazine during this period. Today: Peace
WW1 Centenary: Insurance Institute of London Presidential Address
On the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War Post looks back on some of the articles written for the magazine during this period.
WW1 Centenary: British Fire Offices & Continental Relations
On the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War Post looks back on some of the leader columns written for the magazine during this period. Today how the magazine covered British Fire Offices & Continental Relations.
Crawford appointed to Eastbourne Pier fire
Adjusting giant Crawford has been appointed to investigate the fire that wracked Eastbourne Pier yesterday.
Samsung Fire & Marine eyes China expansion
Samsung Fire & Marine Company is in talks with Chinese firms to establish a marine insurance company in the country, according to local news reports.
VRS Vericlaim handling Asos warehouse fire claim
VRS Vericlaim is handling claims on the fire that damaged thousands of pounds of stock belonging to online fashion retailer Asos.
IFIC Forensics and the Fire Protection Association form partnership
IFIC Forensics and the Fire Protection Association have formed a strategic alliance to increase insurer access to skilled fire investigators and support fire risk assessment.
MPs briefed on benefits of upgrading 'broken' fire alarm system
Pressure is growing on politicians on the issue of introducing a low cost upgrade to automated fire alarms in a bid to improve reliability from 5% to 80%.
Shell oil plant explosion leaves two injured
Two people have been injured in a fire after an explosion at a Shell oil plant in the Netherlands on Wednesday.
Axa Art working on Glasgow School of Art fire
Specialist insurer Axa Art is working with fire authorities to remove the Glasgow School of Art’s collection, as well as taking damaged items for assessment.
Fire breaks out at Glasgow School of Art
A fire has broken out at the Glasgow School of Art causing significant damage to the A-listed Charles Rennie Mackintosh building.
Career development: ABI releases industry guide to non-modelled catastrophe risks
The Association of British Insurers has published an industry guide to better identify, assess and manage non-modelled aspects of global catastrophe risks.
3D Printing: Get ready for the 3D revolution
With 3D printing expected to totally transform manufacturing, what does it mean for the insurance industry?