Property
Keelan Westall hails second in-house claims move
Aviva has granted Keelan Westall the authority to process and settle Aviva claims in-house, for amounts up to £2500 net of the excess. The Barbon-owned, Hampshire- based company already has a similar arrangement in place with Zurich.
Uncertainty over Australia flood losses
The scale of the flood losses in Australia remains uncertain, following further devastation from flash floods in the city of Toowoomba.
News analysis - Aggregators: Running out of steam?
Motor rates may be stalling but Tom Cooper pinpoints growth strategies to safeguard comparison site expansion.
Smith joins Eaga
Former Rok operations director Mitchell Smith has been appointed operational development director with heating and renewable energy firm Eaga.
Post Europe: Major loss in the Mediterranean
Natural catastrophes across the Mediterranean made the headlines last year but fires are just as high risk for major losses as Jane Bernstein learns and European insurers also need to keep their eye on new and emerging risks.
Former Xbridge boss plots online return – Post in print: 6 January 2010
News editor Mairi MacDonald outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which reports that former Xbridge boss Tony Deacon is poised to return to the market with a similar venture after his new business received the regulatory green light just…
Big freeze results in more property claims
Property claims have become more serious and extensive this winter as a result of the freezing temperatures, according to Crawford & Company.
Rackstraw joins WNS to spearhead property push
Motor claims handling specialist WNS Assistance has appointed Rok's former director of insurance services Arthur Rackstraw to spearhead its foray into the property sector.
Devitt eyes renewed affinity push after MBO from RBSI
Motorcycle broking specialist Devitt has targeted a return to the broader affinity market following its management buyout from Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance.
Fraud - travel database: Share and share alike
Though shared services are seen as important cost-cutting tools, initiatives have often failed to deliver projected savings. Richard Barrett explains why this happens and how insurers can maximise their returns.
Vericlaim confirms Bond appointment
Claims firm VRS Vericlaim has confirmed the appointment of former Merlin head of property Mike Bond.
XL appoints underwriting chief
XL Insurance has named Matthias Horntrich as chief underwriting officer for its international property division.
ABI: household now the number one target for insurance fraudsters
Home insurance is now the number one target for insurance fraudsters according to the Association of British Insurers.
One in three businesses unsure of extent of cover
Some 34% of businesses are unclear if their insurance would cover every eventuality should they need to make a claim, research from Allianz has revealed.
Canopius appoints property underwriter
Canopius Group has appointed Andrew Ealey as property treaty underwriter.
Capita lands Virgin Money contract
Capita Insurance Distribution has agreed a five-year contract to deliver the administration of home and motor policies for Virgin Money.
Aon acquires Irish PI broker
Broking giant Aon has acquired Ireland-based online personal lines intermediary Insure.ie.
Europ reveals new five-year plan
Europ Assistance is planning to reduce its reliance on traditional travel and motor lines — which currently account for more than three-quarters of the company's turnover.
Fraud: cognitive questions test sees 51% success rate
Fraud investigation firm the Innovation Group has revealed that a partnership with a university psychology department has produced a 51% success rate in detecting home insurance claims.
Lloyd’s & London market – review of the year: Troubled times
A succession of natural catastrophes got 2010 off to a bad start and the market continued to struggle - but the resolution of Brit’s future and the prospect of consolidation could see the year end on a high. Mairi Macdonald reports.
Comment - Loss adjusting: The death of loss adjusting?
Loss adjusting has changed dramatically over the past 10 years. Benedict Burke examines the changes and argues that customer outcomes are only getting better.
Mapfre in home and motor direct launches
Mapfre has announced plans to launch Verti, a new direct sales company specialising in the motor and home insurance segments. It will operate both via Internet and telephone.
Mapfre in home and motor direct launches
Mapfre has announced plans to launch Verti, a new direct sales company specialising in the motor and home insurance segments. It will operate both via Internet and telephone.
Aviva unveils updated commercial property owners policies
Insurance giant Aviva has updated its commercial property owners policies, adding more than 150 new clauses, clarifications and extensions.