Claims
Two men jailed for 'cynical' scam to defraud Axa of £15k
A pair of opportunistic fraudsters who teamed up to con Axa out of £15,000 have been jailed for a total of 30 months at Teesside Crown Court.
Trade Voice: Why we’ll always need solicitors
Despite falling claims numbers, new technology means the need for legal firms will not decrease.
Questgates acquires TSS Loss Adjusting
Specialist loss adjuster Questgates has acquired TSS Loss Adjusting from chartered quantity surveyors and infrastructure consultants T Sumner Smith.
Martin Ashfield (Axa) predicts more self-service in claims handling
Martin Ashfield, property and lifestyle claims director at Axa, says insurers should involve their customers more in the claims process. He predicts that in the future, there will be more self-service, putting the customers in greater control of their…
Stepping up data sharing against fraudulent travel claims
As travel insurance fraud is becoming more frequent, the industry needs to step up monitoring and information-sharing, just like it has been doing to tackle motor and household fraudulent claims, says Mathew Crawford-Thomas.
Crawford's Allan to join QBE in Singapore
Global loss adjuster Crawford has made two senior appointments in Asia as the firm's Singapore general manager Martin Allan leaves for QBE.
Tokio Marine Kiln confirms Shoreham air crash liability as CAA imposes restrictions
The Civil Aviation Authority has implemented a series of temporary changes relating to UK civil air displays following a plane crash at the Shoreham Air Display on Saturday (22 August) for which Tokio Marine Kiln is the lead liability insurer.
Crawford CEO Bowman steps down after eight years in top job
Crawford & Company CEO and president Jeffrey Bowman is to exit the Atlanta-headquartered loss adjuster after more than 24 years of service with the company.
Accident Exchange launches second investigation into dishonest hire rate evidence
Credit hire firm Accident Exchange has launched a second investigation into dishonest car hire rate evidence, six years after it played a role in exposing fraud perpetrated by rate surveyor Autofocus.
Deafness claims volume putting ‘strain’ on operational staff
Claims staff at many insurers are facing increased ‘operation strain’ as they struggle to deal with the high volume of noise-induced hearing loss notifications.
Ex-Top Mark boss Marchetti launches rival loss adjusting venture
Former Top Mark director and co-founder Martino Marchetti has launched a rival loss adjusting business based out of Glasgow and Belfast.
Guy Carpenter director warns over contaminated cargo in Tianjin
Mark Shumway, managing director - strategic advisory, Asia-Pacific at Guy Carpenter has warned that failure to write off contaminated cargo losses in the port of Tianjin could lead to worse losses later.
Lloyd's drones report highlights safety, security and surveillance concerns
Insurers are likely to demand greater risk mitigation measures from drone operators amid concerns around safety, security and surveillance, according to a Lloyd’s report.
Nicholson leaves DAC Beachcroft for Kennedys in Singapore
DAC Beachcroft is down to one partner in Asia following insurance partner and office founder Ben Nicholson's move to rival insurance-led firm Kennedys.
Tianjin explosions could cost insurers $1.5bn, says Fitch
Fitch Ratings in Hong Kong is estimating that losses from the deadly explosions in Tianjin on 12 August could cost insurers as much as $1.5bn (£957m).
Post presents five Asia events in September
Post and Post Events are excited to be hosting five events across China, Hong Kong and Singapore in September.
Claims Awards Asia 2015: Shortlist announced
Post is pleased to announce the shortlist for the Claims Awards Asia 2015.
CEO change at Cunningham Lindsey Ireland as Cregan replaces Ryan
Cunningham Lindsey Ireland has promoted Gillian Cregan to the role of CEO following more than 15 years at the loss adjuster.
FCA ends Quindell investigation in light of SFO probe
The Serious Fraud Office’s decision to launch an investigation into previous business and accounting practices at Quindell has led to the Financial Conduct Authority discontinuing its own inquiry.
Tourists targeted in deadly Bangkok bombing
At least 20 people have died and over 100 have been injured following a bomb explosion yesterday in central Bangkok.
Insurers pessimistic about swift NIHL claims drop despite government action
Government-led measures to clamp down on unmeritorious industrial deafness claims will not trigger a short-term decline in record-breaking claims volumes, according to industry bosses, although the prospect of a Medco extension has been mooted as a long…
Insurance Act: Loss Adjusters: The need to change
Loss adjusters may need to change their working practices as the Insurance Act comes into effect
CMC boss jailed for bogus police car collision claims against Travelers
A claims management company director has been jailed for 12 months for his part in pursuing claims on behalf of an unknowing group of schoolboys who had been involved in a collision with a police car.
Quindell names technology expert Mukerjee as CEO
Embattled outsourcer Quindell has appointed technology and industrial sector stalwart Indro Mukerjee as its new group CEO.