Claims
Swiss Re issues 2004 report
Swiss Re has published a report on how it used event-based risk analysis to withstand the weather ev...
ABI hunt for new GI head hit by snub
The Association of British Insurers' search for a new head of general insurance has been held up by ...
Local authorities must accommodate disabled
Sowden v Lodge and Drury v Crookdake, (Court of Appeal - 22 October 2004)
Law of the jungle
PI Claims
ABI: consumer answers needed
Alistair Kinley, liability policy adviser at the Association of British Insurers, said the issue of ...
Follow the army rehab lead but adapt it
As a former army nurse, I was very interested to read your article 'Military Intelligence' (PM, 11 N...
Lack of closure may "open Pandora's box"
David Sweeney, group claims manager at NFU Mutual, warned that insurers were being slow in waking up...
New database plans will see light in February 2005
Insurers will see the first draft proposals of the industry's anti-fraud database in February 2005. ...
Through the internet maze with Richard Griffiths
I like the design of this site but it has clearly not been tested on many different web browsers bec...
Carus: periodical payments do have an upside but ..
The Post Magazine Claims Club's last seminar wrestled with the impending issue of periodical payments, as Anthony Gould reports
Chubb in third-party claim
Chubb Insurance Company of Europe SA v Davies (defendant); Black, American Iron and Metal, Lito Trade Incorporated (applicants) (Queen's Bench Division - 23 September 2004)
Don't get complacent on fraud
Although figures published by CIFAS indicate that insurance fraud is down on last year, fraud is sti...
Courage under fire
Professional indemnity claims against adjusters are on the rise, partly as a result of more expansive services increasing their exposure. Gerald Williams explains that, in an increasingly litigious environment, things have never been so tough
Quotes of the day
"The move to periodical payments is a step into the unknown." Guest chair Neil Preston, partner, Be...
Questgates expands motor team with Brownsword three
QuestGates is expanding its motor services offering, with the launch of a new motor initiative, following the recruitment of three key personnel from Brownsword.
Swiss Re publishes 2004 hurricane report
With an unusually high number of hurricanes and typhoon events occurring in 2004, Swiss Re has published a report on how it used event-based risk analysis to successfully withstand the challenge.
Marsh & McLennan turmoil continues as five directors quit
Five members of Marsh & McLennan’s Board of Directors, including several executives of the company, have stepped down from their positions on the Board.
Barristers advocate direct counsel
Claims-handlers could save money by instructing counsel directly under access-rule changes, accordin...
Claims culture swansong?
News Analysis
Hamilton should stay in panto
I was horrified to read that former MP Neil Hamilton is pitching for a job in the insurance industry...
Law firm to boost its ATE share
National law firm Shoosmiths has brought in a new business development manager to push plans to boos...
Pleural plaque case adjourned
Norwich Union and Zurich's landmark pleural plaque court case has been adjourned until 6 and 7 Decem...
The earlier the better for loss adjusters
May I applaud Heather Parkinson for her rational analysis (PM, 7 Oct 2004, p10). Certainly, to have ...