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Post magazine – 14 March 2013
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Flood Risk: Pours for thought
The 2007 floods were a major UK weather event, costing the insurance industry billions. However, despite similarities, the 2012 floods caused much less damage. What is the reason behind the change?
Industry expresses surprise as FSA probes use of private investigators
The Financial Services Authority has launched an investigation into insurance firms’ use of private investigators after becoming suspicious they are being deployed as a “tactical tool” to slash valid claims payments.
Fraud: A war on all fronts
Fraud affects all lines of business and yet to date insurer focus on solving the problem has been on motor. Is it time for a shift in perception?
Scotland's future: Change is already afoot in Scotland
If the insurance industry needed a reminder that the Scottish Government already has significant power to affect insurance operations, it need look no further than last month’s announcement of a consultation on the Scottish court system. The draft Courts…
View from the Top: Correcting the balance
Cut the middle man out of motor insurance for lower premiums and better service, says Dominic Clayden.
Law report: Redundancy ruled lawful
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Unsuccessful hip replacement procedure did not amount to surgeon negligence
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: ‘Inadequate explanation’ caused claimant’s fireman’s pole injury
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Market Moves: Brokers bring in more new recruits with JLT, Marsh and Willis welcoming fresh faces
Brokers Marsh, Willis and JLT dominated the broking space this week with a raft of new appointments. Marsh created a new corporate division, JLT added three new staff to its financial institutions team and Willis recruited chief executives for its…
Improving Underwriting: Driving Profits
Can a more sophisticated approach to underwriting help motor insurers finally turn a profit?
Mass warns against red tape resulting from medical panels
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has backed in principle proposals put forward by the Association of British Insurers calling for accredited medical experts to assess whiplash injuries.
Zurich claims boss champions further RTA fixed cost reductions
Zurich’s casualty claims director believes reduced fixed recoverable costs for the Road Traffic Accident scheme could potentially be halved if a further consultation was to be given the go ahead.
Apil: Insurers will ‘call the shots’ under whiplash proposals
Insurance companies are set to “do the best for themselves” by paying less than the fair level of personal injury compensation in the small claims court, according to the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.
ABI demands accredited whiplash examinations
Whiplash injuries would be assessed by an accredited medical expert under new proposals published by the Association of British Insurers.
Insurance Insight launches Claims Club Asia
Post's sister title Insurance Insight has launched the Claims Club Asia to support claims professionals across Asia.
Insurance Insight launches Claims Club Asia
Insurance Insight has launched the Claims Club Asia to support claims professionals across Asia.
Claims Conference Asia 2013
On 7 March, claims professionals from across the world met in Hong Kong at Insurance Insight's inaugural Claims Conference Asia to hear industry experts talk about the hot topics of the year.
APPG meeting postponed after Benyon cancels as speaker
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Insurance and Financial Services' meeting scheduled for tomorrow (12 March) has been cancelled after environment undersecretary Richard Benyon withdrew as its speaker.
Aon launches scenario modeling tool based on past catastrophes
Impact Forecasting, Aon Benfield's catastrophe model developer, has launched scenario models to generate loss estimates for historic and hypothetical disasters.
Lady Gaga sues syndicates over cancelled gig
Following a cancelled gig in Jakarta last year after threats from an Islamic group, the pop singer Lady Gaga's management team and concert organisers claim their insurers should pay out.
Groupama avoids false five-figure insurance claim
A man has been fined £10 000 at Ipswich Crown Court after making a false five-figure insurance claim for a restored Bentley he claimed was stolen.
Cega steps up CII training programme
Third-party claims management and assistance provider Cega is increasing its financial and practical support for candidates taking the Chartered Insurance Institute certificate in insurance.
Premium Credit completes sales team line up with new hire
Premium Credit has named Michael Phillips head of major accounts and insurer relationships.