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Loss Adjuster Insight: Providing a quality service
Insurance 360's third annual survey reviews the performance of UK loss adjusters during 2012
Post magazine - 13 December 2012
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Competition Commission to investigate credit hire and aggregator markets
The Competition Commission has published its plans to investigate the lack of control involved in the supply of services in private motor insurance, the power of the four main aggregators, and the difficulties customers face when researching and buying…
Neave to quit Co-operative and pursue non-executive roles in 2013
The Co-operative has revealed that David Neave is stepping down as managing director of its general insurance business in the first half of 2013 after seven years in the job.
Elite Incident Management ceases trading
Credit hirer Elite Incident Management is said to have ceased trading with immediate effect.
Drive Assist 'cash flow problems' prompt administration with loss of 259 jobs
Advisory and restructuring company Zolfo Cooper has confirmed it was appointed administrators of credit hirer Drive Assist last night.
Government has 'forgotten' innocent whiplash claimants, says Mass
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has branded the government's proposals to raise the small claims limit and packages of reforms "irresponsible".
Keycare lands Tesco Bank deal
Incident management specialist Keycare has clinched a three-year contract providing a key replacement service for Tesco Bank's motor insurance customers.
Insurers 'force claimants to settle for less'
A personal injury boss has accused the government of approaching the problem of whiplash "from the wrong end" by ignoring the largely legitimate number of whiplash claims.
Loss adjuster access to Insurance Fraud Register could be similar to CUE
Loss adjusters have welcomed plans to give the sector access to the Insurance Fraud Register.
Whiplash given greater focus in new medical certificate
A pair of medico legal reporting agencies has developed a new 'kite mark' of independence for medical experts which touches on understanding whiplash injuries.
Hiscox unveils travel policy for extreme locations and activities
Specialist insurer Hiscox has launched a new gap year travel policy in response to growing demand.
Ex-firefighter pockets insurance payout after being crushed by runaway Mini
A former firefighter who was forced to take early retirement after being crushed by a runaway Mini as he slept in a tent has agreed an out of court settlement with the vehicle owner's insurance company.
Government given mixed reviews half way through electoral term
Insurance industry stakeholders have given verdicts on the government's performance as it reaches the half-way point in its five-year electoral term.
Review of the Year: Loss Adjusting - Stormy waters
With the demise of a major player, the insurer squeeze from insourcing and fresh flooding demanding effective surge response, 2012 has taken its toll on the loss adjusting industry. Is there hope on the horizon?
Review of the Year: Health Insurance - Cause for optimism
Despite torrid economic conditions for the insurance industry during 2012, the health market continues to prove that innovation and fighting spirit still allow for growth.
Post magazine - 6 December 2012
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Industry must engage with debate on post-Leveson press regulation
Media law specialists have urged the insurance industry to add its voice to the debate surrounding the future of media regulation, following publication of the Leveson report.
Hiscox CEO: government spending on flood defences too little too late
The government's decision to suddenly free up £120m in funding for flood defences last week has been described as "a drop in the ocean".
Crawford and Cunningham assist flooded Somerset villagers
Crawford & Company and Cunningham Lindsey have banded together to visit the flooded properties of NFU Mutual policyholders in Somerset.
Premier Inn opens doors to flood victims
The Insurance Claims Accommodation Bureau has bolstered its database of preferred properties nationwide by forming an alliance with hotel group Premier Inn.
BGL ups fraud protection for van customers
The BGL Group has increased its fraud protection for the firm's Budget and Dial Direct van insurance customers, which will be verified via its in-house data hub.
Skuld claims costs soar as a result of international pooling system
Marine insurance provider Skuld chalked up record high claims costs from the international group's pooling system, leading to a bottom line deficit of $2.9m (£1.8m) with corresponding contingency reserves of $288m (£178.9m).
Loss adjusting stalwarts Wood, Burley and Pittman launch consultancy business
Former Merlin Claims chief technical officer Kevin Wood, Sigma Claims Solutions co-founder Simon Burley, pictured, and ex-Davies claims operations director Jim Pittman have set up a new loss adjusting and consultancy company, Post can exclusively reveal.