Claims
Post Magazine – 25 November 2010
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ABI figures reveal insurer flood bill has rocketed 200% to £4.5bn
Figures published today by the Association of British Insurers show that the cost of flood damage since 2000 has leapt by 200% on the previous decade.
IFB and MoJ launch fraud awareness campaign
The Insurance Fraud Bureau and the Ministry of Justice Claims Management Regulator have unveiled a new joint awareness campaign to encourage people to report insurance fraud.
Risk management at a crossroads
A new survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit points the way to "lasting corporate acceptance", according to sponsors Ace.
Risk management at a crossroads
A new survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit points the way to "lasting corporate acceptance", according to sponsors Ace.
Ageas extends Property Consortium repair deal
Property Consortium UK is to work with Ageas to deliver a nationwide property repair service for its policyholders.
Keychoice selects Cunningham Lindsey as claims partner
Keychoice Underwriting has chosen loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey as its claims management partner.
Ageas and Biba step up winter weather campaign for homes and businesses
Ageas and the British Insurance Brokers’ Association are building on their home and business ‘winter weather health check’ campaign launched last year to provide brokers with information to help customers avoid damage from an escape of water inside their…
Questgates gains counter fraud accreditation
Loss adjuster Questgates has received accreditation from the Counter Fraud Professional Accreditation Board for its Insurance Fraud Technician course.
Business insolvency rate falls
The rate of insolvency among UK businesses fell 17% year-on-year in October, according to Experian.
CILA and Alarm forge risk management partnership
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has partnered with the Alarm to “promote standards of excellence in the management of risk”.
Young's views on economy branded "unacceptable" by PM
The Prime Minister has branded Tory peer Lord Young of Graffham’s comments that most people in Britain have “never had it so good” during “a so-called recession” as “unacceptable”.
Aviva hands out emergency payments for Cornwall floods
Claims experts and loss adjusters have begun visiting homes and businesses affected by the floods in Cornwall, according to Aviva
Cumbria “better prepared” following £276m floods
Communities and businesses in Cumbria have taken steps to better prepare for floods following the events of last year, research from the Environment Agency has revealed.
PwC sells Rok to Mansell Construction
Rok administrator PricewaterhouseCoopers has sold parts of the construction and social house building division of the company to Mansell Construction Services.
Software firm launches London claims system
Claims management software firm Fineos Corporation has confirmed the launch of an ‘out of the box’ claims management system specifically designed in consultation with the market.
Zurich implements Rok contingency plan
Zurich has established special outbound call centre teams in Cardiff and Whiteley to help policyholders affected by the closure of Rok’s maintenance business.
PSTF: Regulation holds back adoption of 'utility computing'
The biggest obstacles to the insurance market adopting "utility computing" are standards and regulation.
Personal injury - Culture change: Care, not cash
A perceptual shift must occur within the industry as well as across the public and the legal profession to replace cash in personal injury claims with care, argues Andrew Pemberton. Without it, the UK will struggle to escape the blame-and-claim culture…
Industry relief as plans to reform VAT exemption dropped
The European Union's decision to drop its planned reform of the Europe-wide VAT exemption of insurance and other financial services should be a relief to UK insurers and brokers.
Career development & CSR news: 'Superb' broker duo scoops top claims service accolade
Two claims handlers at Stirling-based broker Denis O Brown & Associates have been jointly honoured with an award for their customer service and professionalism.
Law reports: Liquidated damages clause not a penalty for equal parties
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
View from the top: Accentuate the positive
Simply put, the public doesn't trust insurers. The industry has to improve the way it handles claims to overcome its bad image.
Law report: Judicial uncertainty leads to strike-out application dismissal
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.