Claims
Despite summer inception Flood Re won't accept first policies until April 2016
Flood Re will not be ready to accept its first policies until April 2016 despite the scheme's systems and infrastructure being in place from summer this year.
Rugby Injuries: Tackling concussion claims
Increased incidence of head injuries in rugby players could lead to challenges for insurers and legal teams when it comes to claims.
Hill Dickinson appointed CHO associate member
Hill Dickinson has joined the Credit Hire Organisation as an associate member with fraud head Peter Oakes coming on board the CHO's executive committee to advise on counter fraud strategies.
On the soapbox: Uncertain times for insurance NEDs
These are uncertain times for senior non-executive directors in the insurance sector as the regulator tightens its grip, says Tom Bell of Hardwicke.
Fundamental changes to Medco ruled out despite early criticism
The Ministry of Justice is said to be reviewing Medco’s integration but will not consider a major overhaul amid criticism from law firms over the whiplash portal’s performance in the six weeks since its inception.
Claims portals show drop in new claims
All Ministry of Justice claims portals registered double digit reductions in the number of new claims submitted over the first three months of the year, after several months of consecutive increases.
Xchanging launches TPA adjusting service for London market
Outsourcing provider Xchanging has launched a new global third party administration adjusting service in the London market.
Zurich wins ‘landmark' meso case in Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has today (20 May) unanimously ruled in favour of Zurich in a judgment that means an insurer will only have to compensate a solvent employer for the years they were on risk in cases of asbestos-related mesothelioma.
Innovation Group reports revenue increase for latest six months
The Innovation Group, a provider of software and business process outsourcing to the insurance, fleet, automotive and property industries, has reported its interim results for the six-month period ending 31 March.
Interview: Alistair Hardie: Getting the message out
Since being named CEO of Cega, Alistair Hardie has been a man on a mission – to take to the rooftops and loudly shout about what the firm can offer customers as part of his bid to grow the business. Post met Hardie eight weeks into his new job to find…
North of the Border: Credit hire debate rumbles on
Recent hire rates disputes in England and Scotland won’t be the last, says Jennifer Thomson.
Hill Dickinson puts 30 insurance staff on redundancy risk
Law firm Hill Dickinson has placed 30 of its insurance staff on risk of redundancy, subject to a 30 day consultation period.
Western Australia signs up to compulsory third party motor insurance
From 1 July 2016 motorists in Western Australia will be required to purchase third party (no-fault) insurance.
Singapore fraudster sentenced to six months in jail
27 year old Abdul Rahman Aziz has been sentenced to six months in jail for conspiring to defraud Axa after a staged traffic accident.
Raymond criticises Hong Kong insurers' use of betterment clause
Neil Raymond, CEO of motor and health broker Pacific Prime, has accused Hong Kong insurers of "institutionalised fraud" over how they handle motor claims.
Market Moves - 14 May 2015
Who has moved where ahead of Biba?
Interview: Maurice Tulloch: cooking up a storm
The promise of an abundance of challenges inspired Maurice Tulloch to return from Canada to Aviva UK. Nineteen months on, he has ridden out the promised ‘baptism of fire’ to deliver its best COR in memory
Arista picks Davies as claims handling partner
Arista Insurance has partnered with Davies Managed Systems to handle all of its property and liability claims.
Claims Awards Asia - entries open today
Post is excited to bring you the Claims Awards Asia 2015 and entries open today (12 May).
Biba 2015: Lorega Solutions launches broker business continuity offering
Loss recovery insurer Lorega Solutions has partnered with Basinger Consultants to produce a business continuity service for the broker market which will be launched at the 2015 British Insurance Brokers' Association conference this week.
Davies forges claims handling deal with MGA Imperium
Managing general agent Imperium Insurance Management has appointed Davies Group to handle its property and liability claims as well as providing loss adjusting and supply chain services.
Fraud Focus: Form an orderly Cue
It’s time for insurers to find out if claimants have really been whiter than white in the past, says Jamie Taylor, counter fraud director at DWF.
Legal Update: An increasing problem
Industrial deafness claims have been labelled ‘the new whiplash’. Chantal Rabbetts considers the challenges with these claims and how they should be managed.
Allergies: Food for thought
A tightening of regulations around food supply should be good for consumers – and consequences of businesses getting it wrong are serious.