Subsidence
Subsidence: A close call with cracks
While subsidence claims have been insignificant of late, some subsidence experts believe another event year could be around the corner.
Space support for planned subsidence mapping tool
A UK-based service to assess the risk of subsidence using satellite observations and property data is a step closer following a study.
Emapsite launches geo-coded subsidence model
Data services provider Emapsite has launched a geo-coded perils model enabling insurers and underwriters to assess the subsidence risk for every property in the UK.
Ageas unveils consolidated commercial claims panel
Crawford & Company and its recently acquired business GAB Robins are among the big winners following the consolidation of Ageas’ commercial claims panels.
Davies Group appoints new head of subsidence
Loss adjusting firm Davies Group has appointed Greville Marchant as associate director and head of Davies subsidence and surveying.
European Space Agency funds satellite subsidence initiative
The European Space Agency has backed a Property Assure initiative to use satellites to study subsidence risks.
Innovation Group confirms £75m Aviva subsidence contract
Innovation Group has confirmed a seven year deal to handle all residential subsidence claims for Aviva.
Subsidence ruling could see more claims against liability insurers
A recent judgement has modified the existing case law on a private property owner’s liability in respect of building subsidence caused by trees.
In Front wins Aviva solus subsidence claims deal
Claims management firm In Front has won 100% of Aviva’s subsidence business, Post understands.
Cunningham and Crawford roles cut following Aviva adjuster panel review
Aviva has reduced the roles of the UK’s two largest loss adjusters Cunningham Lindsey and Crawford on its commercial and specialist property adjuster panels - making room for more smaller firms - in response to broker feedback.
RSA appoints CET for home emergency services
RSA has signed up claims specialist CET to provide home emergency services to customers.
Your say: The warm weather is a damb squib
A slight rise in temperature and drier conditions has done little to ease pressure on claims staff who continue to deal with large numbers of claims flowing from the heavy rainfalls of 2012.
Questgates launches subsidence hub service
Two former Merlin employees have helped Questgates develop, manage and launch a new subsidence hub service.
Weathering the growing subsidence risk
Subsidence is increasingly frequent and research shows that, with climates getting hotter, this is only going to continue. Edmund Tirbutt looks at how the market covers subsidence and whether it will continue to do so.
Europe's climate change risks in the spotlight
Natural catastrophes and disasters are an important area of research and development in the insurance world, says BrokersLink's Paul Bitner.
Crawford wins RSA solus subsidence claims contract
RSA has appointed Crawford & Company to be the sole provider of subsidence claims handling services for a five-year term.
Household to become 'new motor' as insurers warn of price hikes to come
Insurers have issued a stark warning that home insurance could become the 'new motor', with years of unprofitability followed by unpopular price hikes, prompting a government and consumer backlash.
Benign weather and rate rises result in record reported profits for insurers
Insurers have reaped the rewards of benign weather and rate rises in catastrophe hit regions, but analysts warn the worst could be yet to come.
Insurers secure Edinburgh subsidence liability from Coal Authority
The Lands Tribunal in Edinburgh has found in favour of a consortium of insurers in a long running case against the Coal Authority relating to 24 subsidence-affected residential properties in Rosewell, near Edinburgh.
Non-standard risks: looking for an alternative
With a large number of insurers wary of taking on non-standard personal lines risks, specialists are carving their own niche.
Your Say: Forecasting for subsidence
The Secretary of State has declared a drought in the south east, while East Anglia has received just 35% of the rain it might usually expect in the first 20 days of February. But this means very little when it comes to predicting the potential cost of…
Crawford dropped from Axa household panel
Axa has axed Crawford & Company as the main supplier of loss adjusting services for household insurance claims after four years, while GAB Robins and Cunningham Lindsey remain on its books.
Questgates predicts influx of subsidence claims
Questgates has warned the insurance industry could be inundated with subsidence claims this year.
Household: Insurers weathering the cold
After a mild 2011, this year got off to a cold start as snow hit the UK. Will this force insurers to look beyond the past year and start pricing household and contents cover long term?