Claims
Cunningham Lindsey appoints construction director in Hong Kong
Alan McConkey has been appointed construction and technical director in Cunningham Lindsey's Hong Kong office.
Insurance 360 Research: Loss Adjusters Insight Report 2011
Based on comprehensive input from 90 unique claims professionals, the Loss Adjusters Insight Report 2011 gives detailed performance insight on the broker market's 10 most commonly-used firms of loss adjusters for commodity-type claims - and also for the…
Insurance 360 Research: Loss Adjusters Insight Report 2011
Based on comprehensive input from 90 unique claims professionals, the Loss Adjusters Insight Report 2011 gives detailed performance insight on the broker market's 10 most commonly-used firms of loss adjusters for commodity-type claims - and also for the…
LAS moves into validation market
LAS Claims Management has signalled its move into the validation market with the launch of a new stand-alone operating division, Claritas.
Liberty Mutual names three for claims
Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe has boosted its claims operations with three senior appointments in London, The Hague and Madrid.
Liberty Mutual Europe appoints senior claims figures
Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe has made three senior appointments to its claims operations as part of its quest to provide claims service on a local basis.
CILA launches Ofqual accredited claims handling diploma
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, in association with the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation has launched an Ofqual-accredited insurance claims handling diploma.
Claims ops director Jim Pittman exits Davies
Claims operations director Jim Pittman has become the first major executive to exit Davies after it brought in new shareholders last year.
Helphire to investigate Autofocus cases
Credit hire company Helphire is to re-open and review its cases which used evidence from Autofocus with a view to making recoveries.
Jackson delay must not allow dilution
Law firm Kennedys has urged the government not to let the delayed timetable for implementation of Lord Justice Jackson’s proposals on reform of civil litigation allow the proposals to be watered down.
Cunningham Lindsey’s Roberts steps down
Cunningham Lindsey risk and compliance director Harry Roberts is standing down from the board to handle business interruption claims and reduce his working hours.
RTA injuries dive as traffic volumes fall
Motor vehicle traffic levels fell by 0.7% compared to the 12-month period ending September 2010, leading to a 5% fall in the number of injury road accidents reported to the police.
Penny Black’s insurance week
This week, Penny was given a taste of the exotic at the truly unique Archipelago Restaurant in the West End.
Your say: Two-way communication
My eye casually fell upon Post’s recent article on the subject of claims v underwriting and I could not resist the temptation to throw in my penny’s worth. This subject has been a source of debate for as long as I can remember — most certainly since I…
Interview - Bobby Gracey & Dr James Lygate: The future of forensics
Despite an abrupt and fractious first meeting many years ago, Bobby Gracey and Dr James Lygate are now business partners. The duo explain their plans for growth and diversification at IFIC.
Credit hire: Collision course
The thorny issue of credit hire continues to tax insurers — but should they be doing more to control costs?
Government drops flood subsidy hint as Defra weathers harsh criticism
The government has hinted it is prepared to agree to some form of subsidy for flood-prone homes to enable insurers to continue to provide affordable cover.
Market moves: XL rings the changes
XL led the way in the recruitment space this week, as insurers made a number of key appointments. While XL added four new staff members to its ranks, Liberty Mutual, Canopius, CNA Europe and Axa also had a busy seven days. In comparison, the broking…
View from the top: Value added pacts
The industry must band together to push the added value that insurers offer, says Elliot Miller.
Law report: Officer used unreasonable force at demo
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer
Law report: Claim for hire appeal denied due to procedural irregularities
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Biker to blame for horse collision
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Riot claims: Disorderly conduct
The fallout from last summer’s riot continues to rumble on, with consequential loss claims against the police relying on principles that can be traced back to the age of Robin Hood.
Broker focus - Personal lines: Survival tactics
Embattled personal lines brokers are facing a tough climate with falling incomes and business volumes, but those willing to adapt to the new environment can survive and prosper.