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Child abuse inquiry slams ‘hostile, baffling, frustrating and futile’ claims process as it pushes for insurer action
Setting up a register of public liability policies, revising damages and ensuring there is a claims code of practice are among a number of recommendations the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has made in a report published today.
Ecclesiastical UKGI MD John Blundell to retire
Ecclesiastical UK general insurance managing director John Blundell will retire from the role next year.
Senior reporter's comment: Talking ‘bout your reputation
We talk a lot about reputation. Earlier this year, Post held its inaugural reputation event, which was attended by key industry stakeholders.
Analysis: Impact of smart home technology on escape of water claims
In 2018 insurers dealt with 228,000 escape of water claims, at a cost of £617m – an increase from £529m paid out five years ago, according to statistics from the Association of British Insurers. With the rising cost of claims, can technology help reduce…
This week: Gaukward moment for insurers following Ogden change
It was around Spring when office chat turned to the trend of insurers bolstering full year accounts through claims reserve releases.
Revealed: Leaked emails show Ecclesiastical staff using 'callous' language over child abuse claims
Ecclesiastical claims handlers suggested a child abuse survivor could be “bought off” for a modest sum, according to a cache of emails obtained by Post.
Ecclesiastical hauled over coals in child abuse inquiry
Ecclesiastical was forced to admit the advice it gave to the Church of England related to a child abuse claim could have been handled better.
Allianz and LV win big at 2019 British Insurance Awards: Full list of winners
Allianz was among the big winners at the 25th British Insurance Awards at the Royal Albert Hall scooping three individual awards including General Insurer of the Year.
Penny Black's Social World: July 2019
Festival of Football, charity communities and clean air commitments
Insurers and lawyers ‘open’ to ABI-backed review on limitation law for child sexual abuse claims
Exclusive: Insurers and insurance lawyers have reacted positively to the Association of British Insurers’ calls for a review into limitation law in child sexual abuse claims cases.
ABI backs review on child sexual abuse claims limitation law
Exclusive: The Association of British Insurers believes that there is a need to review limitation law surrounding cases of child sexual abuse and has pledged to engage with the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, survivors and lawyers.
Ecclesiastical warns of 27% surge in claims following £225,000 church roof theft
Ecclesiastical has warned of a surge in large-scale metal thefts from churches, following a major £225,000 theft from a church in Hertfordshire.
The Post Claims Awards 2019: Full list of winners
Who won what at last night's Post Claims Awards?
Ecclesiastical appoints Denise Cockrem as group chief financial officer
Eccslesiastical has appointed Denise Cockrem as group chief financial officer.
Two out of five brokers have never sold a cyber policy
Two out of five brokers have never sold a cyber policy, owing to both a lack of confidence and customer reluctance, research found.
Penny Black's Social World: May 2019
Schooling students, charity cycling and cracking chocolate
This week: Easter egg-citement
As we head towards a welcome four-day weekend, the insurance world has been getting in the spirit for Easter in the only natural way: smashing chocolate eggs.
Claims Apprentice 2019: Episode 6 - The interviews
Team Discovery and Team Fortitudo are no more.
Insurers pledge to help rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral
Insurers have pledged to help with the restoration of the Notre Dame Cathedral, which went up in flames on Monday evening.
Claims Apprentice 2019: Episode 5 - Tech and Innovation
With Discovery taking a two-one advantage following the Talent Recruitment challenge, the apprentices now move onto their fourth and final task in their respective teams.
Claims Apprentice 2019: Episode 4 - Talent Recruitment
With Team Discovery levelling the scores after the diversity and inclusion challenge last week, the apprentices now move onto their third task.
Penny Black's Social World: April 2019
A battle of wits and words, breaking world records and investing in future generations