IT Claims

Full steam ahead as Admiral reports profits up by 21%

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Finance chief says company was helped by early adoption of price comparison sites

Squaring up to the bullies

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

No longer willing to be pushed around by ‘no win, no fee’ solicitors, local authorities are summoning the strength and the means to stand up for themselves. But will imminent public spending cuts leave them weakened once more?

Healix seals Virgin Atlantic deal

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Healix International lands medical claims management contract with airline

Marsh in contamination insurance launch

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

New Marsh product to protect water utility firms

Parabis backs Argent and Carmichaels merger

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Parabis Group says Carmichaels will compliment Argent

Case study: When one local government was hit with a ‘right to education’ claim

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Could one case against a local authority have opened the floodgates to claims over access to the education system?

EC to take a fresh look at competition in shipping sector

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A finding that P&I clubs flouted anti-trust provisions would open up marine insurance market, say experts

Financial news in brief

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Also in the news this week ...

Fortis UK doing better despite half-year results, says Smith

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Private motor book losses and volcanic ash claims contributed to poor performance

Fraudulent claims: once bitten, twice shy

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Should insurers have to honour subsequent claims on a policy once a fraud has been uncovered?

Allianz appoints claims centre boss

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Allianz has new claims handling centre manager in Woking

Bare-faced fraudsters

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Chatting to friends, posting pictures and writing on a mate’s wall may be thought of as harmless fun, but such carefree actions can be a boon to insurance investigators. It’s not only social networks that are useful, but everything we do...

Split decision

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

RSA’s bold bid for Aviva’s general insurance business took the market by surprise. But with the composite insurer model seemingly in decline in the UK, is Aviva just putting off the inevitable?

Groupama completes claims restructure

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Groupama appoints four to senior claims management team

Birmingham remains chief 'cash for crash' hotspot

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

League table shows 20 areas worst affected by staged accidents

Crisis Survivor appoints Walker as chairman

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Michael Walker joined by Richard Vardy on board

Fair Fees: Root causes of FSCS hikes exposed

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Our latest Fair Fees campaign coverage reveals more PPI woes

BCIS highlights errors in buildings insurance

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BCIS research reveals industry’s exposure when selling buildings insurance cover

The liars, the ditch and the wardrobe

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Embarrassing, audacious and just downright stupid, claims departments and loss adjusters are sent some weird and wonderful claims. From the one-night stand from hell, to an almost inconceivable IVF claim, here are a few of the best stories

Age restrictions

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Huge motor rate hikes, coupled with insurers exiting the market, have made it harder than ever for young drivers to get affordable cover, which is fuelling a rise in ‘fronting’ and other tactics to drive down quotes. But some in the market...