Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation First Awards 2012 – shortlist announced
Post is delighted to unveil the shortlist of excellent entries going through to the final round of judging for this year's Rehabilitation First Awards 2012.
Rehabilitation First Awards 2012: Countdown has begun
With only two weeks to go before the entry deadline for the 2012 Rehabilitation First Awards draws to a close, now is the ideal opportunity to demonstrate how your efforts in this field are driving the industry forward as it continues to develop and…
Capita takes over Medicals Direct
Capita has bought the medical screening services provider Medicals Direct Holdings for £13.2m, on a cash free, debt free basis, and a deferred consideration, linked to profit performance, of up to £2m.
NFU Mutual reports first underwriting profit since 2006 but hit by investment losses
Rural and agricultural insurance specialist NFU mutual has reported its first underwriting profit for five years in its 2011 reports and accounts.
Quindell to announce 'game-changing' outsourcing contracts with major insurers
Quindell Portfolio boss Rob Terry says the firm will announce "game-changing multi-disciplinary motor claims outsourcing contracts" with major insurers this year as well as three more company buys in claims services including rehab and legal.
Allianz names Mallaby for special claims
Allianz has appointed Sarah Mallaby, pictured, to its Claims division as casualty and motor manager.
View from the top: Value added pacts
The industry must band together to push the added value that insurers offer, says Elliot Miller.
Argent launches online chat facility
Rehabilitation provider, Argent, has launched a facility to enable customers to directly interact with clinical professionals online.
Review of the year - Health insurance: Seeds of change
Despite a tough 12 months, and gloom forecast for 2012, the health insurance sector has planted important seeds for future growth this year.
The Rehabilitation First Awards
Incisive Media, the organisers of the annual Rehabilitation First Awards, would like to clarify some confusion that has just emerged. It was in no way responsible for the 2011 Eclipse Personal Injury Awards which took place on the 24th November at the…
UKRC calls for better provisions for sick staff
The UK Rehabilitation Council is demanding the introduction of proactive return-to-work strategies for sick staff, as the Department for Work and Pensions prepares to publish its sickness absence review on Monday.
HCML launches joint working group
Health & Case Management is set to launch a joint working group of medical experts.
Rehabilitation: Providing the carrot
While the use of rehabilitation has made great strides in the past few years, is a more co-ordinated approach with tangible incentives needed?
Rehabilitation First Awards 2011: Rehabilitation Initiative of the Year — Insurer
Judges applauded QBE’s initiative as “behaviour-changing stuff that makes a detailed case for rehabilitation at all levels”.
Rehabilitation First Awards 2011
Guests were welcomed to the Rehabilitation First Awards 2011 in the stylish surroundings of Le Meridien Piccadilly’s Oak Room by chair of the judging panel and editor of Post Lynn Rouse, who called on the industry to capitalise on the opportunity to…
Rehabilitation First Awards 2011: Case Manager of the Year
Five individuals were shortlisted for this award, having impressed the judges with their commitment to clients, innovative ways of working and persuasive case studies but Cath Townley inspired them the most.
Rehabilitation First Awards 2011: Rehabilitation Initiative of the Year — Provider
Amid a strong and diverse shortlist, one entry stood out due to the combined and pioneering efforts in delivering pre-claim early intervention for individuals with mental health problems.
Rehabilitation First Awards 2011: Outstanding Individual Achievement
Judges were simply overwhelmed by the number, range and content of the testimonials put forward in support of Carole Chantler as this year’s recipient of the Outstanding Individual Achievement award.
Rehabilitation First Awards 2011: Rehabilitation Initiative of the Year — Claimant Solicitor
For this category, judges were looking for evidence of dedication to maximising injured client recovery, measurable results, how specific obstacles were overcome and evidence of collaborative working with defendant insurers. Irwin Mitchell’s entry stood…
Rehabilitation First Awards 2011: Young Achiever of the Year
With the judges looking for high-flying individuals under 30 who are exceeding their employer’s expectations, championing rehabilitation in the wider market and setting themselves out as the industry’s stars of tomorrow, four strong candidates emerged…
Penny Black's insurance week
Biker chick Penny’s wheels broke down on the M25 on Sunday and, being the caring type, she turned into a works entrance so as not to block the carriageway — already reduced to two lanes because of roadworks — only to realise the error of her ways.
Editor's comment: Overcoming the barriers
If there’s one thing we can say for sure this week, it’s that the latest round in the subrogation set-to over disputed motor repair bills will not be the last.
THB’s Cardinus gives Young new role
THB group injury reduction firm Cardinus Risk Management has appointed Abi Young (pictured) to the newly-created role of head of ergonomics managed services.
Clinicians call for a whiplash consensus
Leading clinicians are set to call for a new consensus in tackling the whiplash culture in the UK at a conference in November.