Claims
Interview: David Johnson: Wrapped up in foil
Having been involved with the Forum of Insurance Lawyers since the early beginnings of his career, incoming president David Johnson is keen to make his mark during his tenure. He reveals how he plans to consolidate the organisation’s new found authority…
Market Moves: Big moves among brokers as Lyons and Trott re-emerge in new roles
A hectic spurt of recruitment this week saw some top-level moves at some of the UK’s largest brokers, with Gallagher recruiting an RSA account manager to help run sales in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Meanwhile. the Scottish broker’s former managing…
Ageas undertaking household claims investigation
Ageas has asked its household suppliers to contribute ideas on how to improve its claims services, Post can reveal.
North of the border: The right to appeal
The current appeal arrangement in Scottish courts looks set to change under new legislation.
Routine weather fluctuation could hit EU economy for €406bn
New figures from Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty have revealed that even mild changes in weather could hit EU businesses hard, forecasting an average annual impact of €406bn
Axa calling for tougher sanctions on CMC consumer contact
Axa is calling for sanctions against claims management companies to be bolstered including doubling the maximum fine to £1m and giving the regulator power to shut down CMCs that are seen to be persistently flouting privacy rules.
Biba disappointed at government’s SME flood exclusion
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has expressed its disappointment at the government’s decision to exclude SMEs from incoming flood legislation.
52 die in pipeline explosion in China
52 people have died in a pipeline explosion in the port of Qingdao in East China, according to local authorities and media.
Swiss Re's Schnegg relocating to Singapore
Swiss Re's head of property and casualty and claims manager in Asia is relocating to Singapore from Switzerland at the beginning of January.
Carole Nash unveils ABS following New Law partnership
Motorcycle broking specialist Carole Nash has teamed up with New Law to launch a legal services proposition under the name of Carole Nash Legal Services.
Scottish constitution: A separate health and safety regime for Scotland?
The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 is now in force across the UK, however what has gone largely overlooked thus far are the exceptions to ERRA and the potential for a uniquely Scottish approach to the regulation of health and safety.
BLM launches legal advice product for difficult claims
Insurance law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer has launched a legal advice product at a low fixed cost price, delivered within three working days.
Ruling highlights the de-skilling of PI work
A recent ruling against Raleys Solicitors shows there is a need to balance process and legal expertise in personal injury work, according to Citadel Law.
98.7% of UK motorists believe they are ‘safe drivers’
A report commissioned by Carrot Insurance found there is a “huge disparity” between the perception and reality of driving behaviour.
Cunningham Lindsey distributing winter claims help
Loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey has sent its insurers guidance to circulate to policy holders on avoiding property claims this winter.
Post Magazine - 21 November 2013
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Claims Awards Asia: the winners
Last night the winners of the Claims Awards Asia were announced at the inaugural awards ceremony in Hong Kong.
Industry launches ghost broking campaign
The Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department, the Insurance Fraud Bureau, Crimestoppers and the Association of British Insurers has launched a campaign warning young motorists about ghost brokers.
Cega to enable Barclays to pay claims via smartphones
Cega Group and Barclays Pingit have joined forces to send payments to customers using only their mobile phone numbers.
Comment: My Licence will benefit all parties
Project aims to reduce costs for insurers, speed up underwriting and ultimately bring down motor premiums.
Loss Adjuster Listings 2013
More about the companies in the 2013 loss adjuster listings.
Loss Adjusting: Insight Report: state of play for loss adjusters
Based on comprehensive front-line input from more than 150 claims professionals working at insurers and broking firms, the Loss Adjusters Insight Report 2013 provides detailed operational insights on the UK’s nine most commonly used adjusting firms.
Career File: Charles Crawford -Ex-Davies CEO launches consultancy firm
Former Davies chief executive Charles Crawford has launched his own consultancy firm 13 months after leaving the loss adjuster.
Industrial deafness: The new whiplash?
As fraudsters and claims management companies begin to feel the impact of whiplash reform, is industrial deafness becoming insurers’ new problem area?