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Industry called on to agree fraud benchmark
Assessing fraud exposure against competitors is the benchmarking 'holy grail' for insurers but, as yet, no common means for comparison has been found.
Editor's comment: Chartis an unlikely saviour
With businesses warned only last week against complacency following another high-profile failure in the UK — this time social housing giant Connaught — news of being able to secure up to £10m in short-term loans from trade credit insurer Chartis will…
Rehab firms team up to prevent therapy drift
Rehab providers IPRS and Moving Minds have joined Forces to simultaneously address the physical and psychological needs of individuals in a move they believe will produce “very significant savings” in treatment costs for insurers and other funders.
Chartis to fill short-term lending gap for trade credit clients
Chartis is to begin lending up to £10m to its trade credit insurance claimants to compensate for a lack of short-term loans from traditional banking channels.
RSA backs prototypes in aim to double book
RSA is insuring ground-breaking technology prototypes in a bid to help it double its net written premium in renewable energy by 2015
Claims management: Room for improvement
Getting the claims process right is imperative for brokers and insurers. Sam Barrett looks at what tops the wish list when it comes to partnering with claims management specialists.
Post launches new specialist forum
Post is launching a new Strategic Technology Forum for the insurance industry's key technology executives.
BIS Countdown - finance raising: Back on the menu
With only a week to go before the inaugural British Insurance Summit, Seb Kafetz explains how the appetite for financing insurance ventures is alive and well despite continued economic turbulence.
Penny Black's insurance week
Last weekend Penny was rather royally entertained at Hampton Court Palace for one Peter Cullum's 60th birthday.
Legal update - insurance law reform: Out of pocket
Emma Rice looks at the proposed changes to insurance law, which currently does not recognise an obligation to pay damages over failure to pay claims, and what it could mean for insurers.
Large corporate risks - unbundling: Eggs out of the basket?
Suggesting corporate clients unbundle their broker services certainly sparks debate. Veronica Cowan explores the options and diverse market views.
Claims management: Moment of truth
With the true value of insurance — and the insurer — judged by the customer at the claims moment of truth, Kevin Wood calls for a balanced, transparent approach with partner companies that reflects the total cost of the claim.
Marsh names former Willis boss as new Brazilian CEO
Marsh has appointed Eugênio Paschoal as CEO of Marsh Brazil, effective 1 January 2011.
Allianz appoints motor operations manager
Allianz has appointed Alan Collins to operations manager for motor claims.
Mutuals called to engage with Solvency II debate
The Association of Mutual Insurers and Insurance Cooperatives in Europe has called for its members to participate on the ongoing “debate” about the final design of Solvency II.
Mutuals called to engage with Solvency II debate
The Association of Mutual Insurers and Insurance Cooperatives in Europe has called for its members to participate on the ongoing “debate” about the final design of Solvency II.
Kiln opens Frankfurt office
Kiln has launch a new German office based in Frankfurt.
Kiln opens Frankfurt office
Kiln has launch a new German office based in Frankfurt.
Resolution finalises Axa life deal
Resolution has completed the acquisition of the Axa UK life businesses comprising protection, corporate benefits and annuities.
MSIG announces three appointments
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Underwriting said that as part of an ongoing strategic development programme in the UK and Europe, is has made three new senior appointments in PI, business planning and reinsurance.
MSIG announces three appointments
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Underwriting said that as part of an ongoing strategic development programme in the UK and Europe, is has made three new senior appointments in PI, business planning and reinsurance.
Tradewise selects Auto Windscreens
Tradewise Insurance Services has re-appointed Auto Windscreens as its automotive glazing services provider.
Aon-Benfield: NZ quake unlikely to exceed limits of reinsurance cover
Aon Benfield, which has been monitoring the fallout from the 4 September earthquake in Christchurch New Zealand, said reinsurance cover for insurers is “significantly past what is considered a reasonable return period for business making decisions.”
Markel swoops for Hiscox US equine and livestock business
Markel is to acquire certain rights to the Hiscox Insurance Company animal mortality business which provides both equine and livestock coverage.