Fire
Buncefield Anniversary: A look at the explosion and the fallout from it 10 years on
The explosion at the Buncefield oil depot on 11 December 2005 was the largest explosion ever in Europe during peacetime. Safeguards failed and as a result a fuel tanker overflowed.
16 homes destroyed in South Australia bushfires
The Insurance Council of Australia has declared a catastrophe for multiple bushfires north of Adelaide in South Australia.
Halloween Costumes: The burning issue
A high-profile Halloween accident has put the classification of fancy dress costumes into the spotlight, but current standards fall well short of consumer expectations
Fire trumps flood as biggest threat to UK businesses
Flooding is the most common form of disruption for UK businesses, however fire poses the more serious threat, according to FM Global’s UK claims data research.
Tianjin explosion death toll climbs to 114 as Allianz and Zurich receive claims
At least 114 people are dead after two huge explosions on Wednesday night at a chemical and dangerous goods warehouse in the Chinese port city of Tianjin.
Loss adjusters appoint accountants to help with Holborn fire BI claims
Loss adjusters Crawford & Company and Cunningham Lindsey have assigned a number of in-house accountants after being appointed to handle business interruption claims emanating from last week’s electrical fire in central London.
Arson: No smoke without fire
While fire risk has dropped considerably over the past decade, almost half the £1bn paid out in fire claims each year is as a result of deliberate acts. So what can be done to reduce the losses caused by arson?
Huge loss for Chinese tyre manufacturer in Thailand
According to Verapong Chaiperm, the Industrial Authority of Thailand governor, a fire on Sunday in Sriricha, Chonburi has caused $40m (£26.6m) in losses.
Unoccupied Properties: Building an unoccupied checklist
Unoccupied properties are a growing problem for insurers so what should brokers bear in mind when presenting information to underwriters?
Bushfires in Adelaide Hills to cost over A$13m
As a result of bushfires in Adelaide so far 350 claims have been lodged with insurers, with insured losses of more than A$13m (£7m).
Blog: Top 5 TV insurance claims
How much would the insurance claim for the Downton Abbey fire have been? Crawford & Company's UK Major Loss team calculates the cost of small screen disasters.
Richfords founder to takeover as chairman of BDMA
Steven Richford, founder and managing director of Richfords Fire and Flood, will takeover as chairman of the British Damage Management Association from 1 December.
Housing associations: Providing a helping hand
With less than 40% of social housing tenants taking out home contents insurance, what can the insurance industry do to help those with low incomes protect their belongings?
18 killed in Shandong fire
A huge food plant fire killed 18 people and injured 13 others in Shandong yesterday evening.
Blog: Lessons from past marine claims
Professor James F Lygate of IFIC Forensics takes a look back at maritime disasters of the past to learn lessons for the future
Blog: Top 5 TV insurance claims
How much would the insurance claim for the Downton Abbey fire have been? Would JR Ewing's demand following the destruction of Southfork have resulted in a $40,000 monthly hotel bill? Crawford & Company's UK Major Loss team calculates the cost of these…
Firefighters investigate cause of Didcot power station blaze
Firefighters from three different forces have been tackling a major fire at Didcot B power station in Oxfordshire.
Barnsley warehouse fire costs Asos up to £30m in lost sales
An Asos warehouse fire that damaged thousands of pounds of stock has cost the company up to £30m in lost sales after the online retailer was forced to suspend orders.
Indian insurers face $107m loss over refinery
A vapour fire explosion at an oil refinery owned by HPCL-Mittal Energy in Bathinda, Punjab has triggered a major claim.
Arsonist jailed following fraudulent £2m Allianz claim
Business owner Justin Hindry has been jailed for six years after he burnt down his showroom in a bid to fraudulently claim more than £2m from Allianz Insurance.
Post Blog: Six reasons you cannot miss Claims Club meeting 3
Next month the Post Claims Club returns with its third quarterly meeting.
WW1 Centenary: Peace
On the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War Post looks back on some of the leader columns written for the magazine during this period. Today: Peace
WW1 Centenary: Insurance Institute of London Presidential Address
On the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War Post looks back on some of the articles written for the magazine during this period.
WW1 Centenary: British Fire Offices & Continental Relations
On the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War Post looks back on some of the leader columns written for the magazine during this period. Today how the magazine covered British Fire Offices & Continental Relations.