Claims
AIR: Deepwater spill could affect hurricane season
A report from the modeling firm says that effects of the spill on hurricane season are likely to be minimal but there is a chance the oil could act to prevent or encourage hurricane formation.
European windstorm estimate downgraded
Perils AG has today disclosed its second loss estimate for Windstorm Xynthia, which occurred at the end of February 2010.
European windstorm estimate downgraded
Perils AG has today disclosed its second loss estimate for Windstorm Xynthia, which occurred at the end of February 2010.
Insurance Fraud Awards 2010 - call for entries
Entries for the Insurance Fraud Awards 2010 are now open. Now in their second year, these prestigious awards recognise the general insurance industry’s efforts to combat and prevent fraud and encourage the spread of best practice and excellence across…
Experts warn of further Icelandic volcano disruption
Experts from the newly formed UCL Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction today warned that with the high frequency of eruptions of Katla, an eruption in the short term is a strong possibility.
SFO drops AIG case
The Serious Fraud Office has dropped an investigation into the UK operations of AIG Financial Products.
Post in print - 27 May
Post reporter Amy Ellis gives a snapshot of some of the main news stories in this week's issue of Post including: LV loses out to Fortis; Stuart Randall returns to market; RBSI loss adjusting decision; Direct Group completes Evander buy; and Aviva…
Looking back 30 years: Cricket bucks sports club claims trend
Some insurers have stopped writing personal accident business for sports clubs, in view of poor claims experience.
Legal update - residential care: A duty of care
The Department of Health consultation on charging for residential care, which recently closed, has again raised the issue of who should pick up the tab for residential care in personal injury compensation cases. Sallie Harrington and Paul Stephens…
Law report: Decision in Land of Leather allergy case favourable to insurers
Horwood and others v Land of Leather (in administration), Zurich Insurance and others (Queen's Bench Division — 18 March 2010)
Law report: Common-sense approach over professional negligence
Mason v Richard Freeman & Co (Court of Appeal — 25 March 2010)
Legal update - Mandatory mediation: Working together
With Italy making mediation mandatory before a civil or commercial dispute can go to court, Michael Dawson looks at whether the UK will follow suit.
Legal update - referral fees: Simple complexity
Lord Justice Jackson views referral fees as "offensive and wrong in principle" but Helen Withers argues that an outright ban may generate more losers than winners.
Comment - Motor Fraud: The right result
Operation Genarch finally came to a conclusion last month after four years. Mihir Pandya details the investigation strategy, the challenges faced and lessons learnt.
Comment - Professionalism: Do the right thing
Roger Flaxman argues passionately about the fundamentals of insurance and questions the apparent reluctance in some parts of the industry to not pay claims.
Towergate boss keen on flood pool plan
Towergate executive chairman Peter Cullum has called on the new government to provide underwriting capacity for properties built on flood plains.
London P&I club surplus
The London P&I Club has reported a financial year surplus of $25.9m (£17.9m) for the year ended 20 February 2010.
FOS blames claims management firms for rise in PPI complaints
The Financial Ombudsman Service has raised concerns over claims management companies taking advantage of problems in the payment protection insurance market to bring often spurious complaints.
RTA PI claims portal endures "bumpy ride"
The new portal for administering road traffic accident personal injury claims has had a "bumpy ride", despite the high number of electronic claims notification forms created since the live date of 30 April.
Lloyd's: Deepwater and Chilean earthquake bill could top $2bn
Lloyd’s announced today that it estimates its net claims before tax from the earthquake in Chile to be in the order of US$1.4bn.
Lloyd's: Deepwater and Chilean earthquake bill could top $2bn
Lloyd’s announced today that it estimates its net claims before tax from the earthquake in Chile to be in the order of US$1.4bn.
QBE Europe names new legal head
QBE Europe has appointed Esther Felton as head of legal for its European operations as part of an ongoing drive to develop its dedicated in-house legal capabilities.
QBE Europe names new legal head
QBE Europe has appointed Esther Felton as head of legal for its European operations as part of an ongoing drive to develop its dedicated in-house legal capabilities.
QBE takes to the road
This month QBE is taking to the road to explain the benefits of early claims reporting to motor insurance brokers and clients around the UK in a series of educational roadshows.