Claims
Law report: Claimant's competence leads to dismissal of cognitive damage claim
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Trust appeal is dismissed over anti-social behaviour liability
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Legal update - insurance law reform: Out of pocket
Emma Rice looks at the proposed changes to insurance law, which currently does not recognise an obligation to pay damages over failure to pay claims, and what it could mean for insurers.
Large corporate risks - unbundling: Eggs out of the basket?
Suggesting corporate clients unbundle their broker services certainly sparks debate. Veronica Cowan explores the options and diverse market views.
Claims management: Moment of truth
With the true value of insurance — and the insurer — judged by the customer at the claims moment of truth, Kevin Wood calls for a balanced, transparent approach with partner companies that reflects the total cost of the claim.
Allianz appoints motor operations manager
Allianz has appointed Alan Collins to operations manager for motor claims.
European legislators cautious over legal liability expansion
Recent legislative developments across Europe reveal a level of conservatism among legislators who are cautious over the pace at which legal liability should expand in Continental Europe.
European legislators cautious over legal liability expansion
Recent legislative developments across Europe reveal a level of conservatism among legislators who are cautious over the pace at which legal liability should expand in Continental Europe.
Tradewise selects Auto Windscreens
Tradewise Insurance Services has re-appointed Auto Windscreens as its automotive glazing services provider.
Aon-Benfield: NZ quake unlikely to exceed limits of reinsurance cover
Aon Benfield, which has been monitoring the fallout from the 4 September earthquake in Christchurch New Zealand, said reinsurance cover for insurers is “significantly past what is considered a reasonable return period for business making decisions.”
Markel extols value of ECF
A pilot project led by Markel International has found the time taken for lawyers to recover fees from insurers can be "slashed" using the Electronic Claims File system.
Mutual warns of rise in sheep rustling
Cornish Mutual has warned the high price of lamb could lead to a marked increase in claims for sheep rustling.
IFB extends Cheatline facility
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has increased the operational capacity of its Cheatline facility.
Fineos release softens impact of ECF2 delays
Fineos Corporation, a provider of core software solutions for London Market, insurance and government social insurance, today announced the launch of a range of enhancements to its claims solution, in the face of the stated delay in the launch of the…
RMS: 120 homes damaged in California explosion
Risk Management Solutions has provided an update on the explosion that occurred in San Bruno, in San Mateo County, central California, US.
EQECAT: insurers hit by £1.65bn insured losses in New Zealand
Catastrophe management software firm EQECAT has provided an updated loss estimation for the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that occurred near Christchurch, New Zealand.
Exclusive Bulgarian insurance review now available on Post Europe
In our latest article the manager of Insurance.bg Kalin Dimitrov takes an in-depth look at the Bulgarian general insurance market.
An overview of the Bulgarian general insurance market
Motor insurance is the engine that pulls forward the insurance business in Bulgaria but, as Kalin Dimitrov reports, there is huge potential for the market to develop in many other areas.
An overview of the Bulgarian general insurance market
Motor insurance is the engine that pulls forward the insurance business in Bulgaria but, as Kalin Dimitrov reports, there is huge potential for the market to develop in many other areas.
One dies in California gas explosion
A gas pipe explosion in California has killed one person and injured dozens more.
Law firm backs new fraud bureau
Hill Dickinson is working in partnership with the new National Fraud Intelligence Bureau to help police crack down on serial fraudsters.
Quinn defends underwriting loss
Draft unaudited accounts show Quinn Insurance underwriting losses of €127m on in 2009 and a write-down of certain assets of €677m.
Quinn defends underwriting loss
Draft unaudited accounts show Quinn Insurance underwriting losses of €127m on in 2009 and a write-down of certain assets of €677m.
Crawford marks training successes
Crawford & Company's bespoke MBA training programme for future business leaders has produced its first 15 graduates.