Claims
ULR CEO departs one month after Cardamon sale
The chief executive of legal expenses provider ULR Additions has departed the firm just over one month after it was sold to claims investment group 116 Cardamon.
North of the Border: The peril of unpredictable awards
The disparity in the value of bereavement claims north and south of the border continues to widen.
Absolute recruits former London 2012 cybercrime advisor
Insurance investigator Absolute Partnership has named one of the UK’s leading cybercrime experts as its new director of data and intelligence.
Questgates unveils surveying division
Loss adjuster Questgates has today revealed a new surveying services division, bringing together operations in subsidence, third party property damage and valuation services.
Quindell forecasts 193% spike in pre-tax profits
Quindell has forecast pre-tax profits for H1 to almost triple on a year-on-year basis, ahead of a formal statement on results next month.
The rise of the lifestyle insurer
Rapid advances in technology have revolutionised the way financial services companies interact with their customers.
Rental car manager fined for selling customer data to CMC
A former Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch manager has been prosecuted by the Information Commissioner's Office after stealing the records of nearly 2000 customers before selling them to a claims management company.
20th British Insurance Awards - your photos
Last night's 20th British Insurance Awards gathered the cream of the crop to celebrate the industry's successes
Your Say: Ageas correction
I wanted to correct an error in your recent coverage of the Ageas household claims review.
Editor's comment: Misguided? That’s putting it lightly
Underinsurance is a huge issue for the whole of the insurance sector and an ongoing battle for brokers, while putting the customer at the heart of every decision is becoming a mantra for the Financial Conduct Authority.
Banning pre‑med whiplash settlements is not cost-effective, insurers tell TSC
Insurers refute Mass claim that pre-med settlements invite fraud
FSCS GI provision payments increase by £10m
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme paid out £90m in the general insurance provision class during 2013/14 - a £10m increase on the previous year, according to its annual report.
Your say: Does size really matter?
I felt Mark Sands’ recent piece in the Post hit the spot when it said a fresh and innovative approach rewards collaborative and flexible firms, but not perhaps in the way intended.
C-Suite - MGA: Charting the progress of the MGA
Evolution celebrated its 10th anniversary in March this year. It seems unbelievable that we have been trading for so long, but our anniversary has caused me to reflect on some of the huge changes we have seen within the industry over the past decade.
C-Suite - Insurer: The hidden cost of broker rates
With broker commission hitting unreasonable heights, the squeeze is on insurers and consumers alike
Event Insurance: A festival of risk
As the UK’s appetite for festivals increases, so does the need for comprehensive cover. So how is the insurance industry keeping up with this demand?
European Space Agency funds satellite subsidence initiative
The European Space Agency has backed a Property Assure initiative to use satellites to study subsidence risks.
Walsh PI rebrands as Triton Adjusting
Triton Global's adjusting division Walsh PI has rebranded as Triton Adjusting with immediate effect.
Costa Concordia may re-float this week
Wrecked cruise liner the Costa Concordia may be re-floated as soon as the end of this week as work continues to salvage the vessel.
ABI slams 'misguided' SRA decision on mandatory PI limit
The ABI has criticised the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s decision to reduce the level of mandatory professional indemnity cover for solicitors to £500 000, calling it “misguided”.
Davies’ Coombes takes on Garwyn growth remit
Davies Group chief commercial officer Darren Coombes has been handed an expanded role that will see him take on responsibility for growth and development at Garwyn.
In Focus: Public Sector - The importance of business continuity planning
Risk management and business continuity planning is an essential part of running a commercial business. But while it can help to protect profits and ensure a business's future, there is no less of a need for robust BCP in the public sector.
Cunningham Lindsey recruits major loss duo
Cunningham Lindsey has added two to its major loss teams in Scotland and Northern Ireland, recruiting from BDO and Crawford.
In-Focus: Public Sector - Q&A Bill Sulman
Post spoke to Bill Sulman, director for public sector at Aon Risk Solutions, about the common business continuity threats for the public sector and how insurers, brokers and risk managers can work together for mutual benefit.