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CILA launches Ofqual accredited claims handling diploma

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:11:33 GMT

The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, in association with the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation has launched an Ofqual-accredited insurance claims handling diploma.

Claims ops director Jim Pittman exits Davies

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:32:00 GMT

Amy Ellis Postonline

Claims operations director Jim Pittman has become the first major executive to exit Davies after it brought in new shareholders last year.

Helphire to investigate Autofocus cases

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:38:00 GMT

Chinwe Akomah Postonline

Credit hire company Helphire is to re-open and review its cases which used evidence from Autofocus with a view to making recoveries.

Jackson delay must not allow dilution

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:58:28 GMT

Chris Wheal Postonline

Law firm Kennedys has urged the government not to let the delayed timetable for implementation of Lord Justice Jackson’s proposals on reform of civil litigation allow the proposals to be watered down.

Cunningham Lindsey’s Roberts steps down

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:59:00 GMT

Chris Wheal Postonline

Cunningham Lindsey risk and compliance director Harry Roberts is standing down from the board to handle business interruption claims and reduce his working hours.

RTA injuries dive as traffic volumes fall

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:43:43 GMT

Chris Wheal Postonline

Motor vehicle traffic levels fell by 0.7% compared to the 12-month period ending September 2010, leading to a 5% fall in the number of injury road accidents reported to the police.

Post magazine – 2 February 2012

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:29:49 GMT

Tracey Jones Postonline

The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.

Former Autofocus employees face prison over 'doctored' credit hire evidence

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:41:00 GMT

Chinwe Akomah Postonline

“Flabbergasted” judges have granted Accident Exchange permission to apply to commit seven former Autofocus employees to prison for contempt of court.

LAS snaps up Merlin director

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:56:00 GMT

Amy Ellis Postonline

LAS has confirmed to Post that market rumours about Russell Crewe leaving his current role as loss adjusting and claims services director at Merlin to join LAS are true.

New mediation and dispute resolution service launched

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:04:26 GMT

Amy Ellis Postonline

Expedite Resolution has launched a new mediation and dispute resolution service.

Expedite Resolution launches mediation and dispute resolution service

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:04:00 GMT

Amy Ellis Postonline

Expedite Resolution has launched a new mediation and dispute resolution service.

Thirty insurers linked to Costa Concordia disaster

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:16:00 GMT

Chinwe Akomah Postonline

More than 30 insurers are likely to carry the cost of stricken Costa Concordia cruise ship.

CILA launches young adjusters group

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:55:00 GMT

Chinwe Akomah Postonline

The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has launched a special interest group for young adjusting and claims personnel.

Boston & Skegness top flood risk table

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:35:44 GMT

Chris Wheal Postonline

The Association of British Insurers has revealed that Boston and Skegness in Lincolnshire is the constituency with the most homes at significant risk of flooding in England and Wales.

Boston and Skegness top flood risk table

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:35:00 GMT

Chris Wheal Postonline

The Association of British Insurers has revealed that Boston and Skegness in Lincolnshire is the constituency with the most homes at significant risk of flooding in England and Wales.

Penny Black’s insurance week

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Penny Black Postonline

This week, Penny was given a taste of the exotic at the truly unique Archipelago Restaurant in the West End.

Law report: Claim for hire appeal denied due to procedural irregularities

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Chinwe Akomah Postonline

This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.

Broker focus - Personal lines: Survival  tactics

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Edward Murray Postonline

Embattled personal lines brokers are  facing a tough climate with falling  incomes and business volumes, but  those willing to adapt to the new  environment can survive and prosper.

Your say: Two-way communication

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Paul Greenaway Postonline

My eye casually fell upon Post’s recent article on the subject of claims v underwriting and I could not resist the temptation to throw in my penny’s worth. This subject has been a source of debate for as long as I can remember — most certainly since I was a kid, and I’m now well into my sixties.

Credit hire: Collision course

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Craig Budsworth Postonline

The thorny issue of credit hire  continues to tax insurers — but should they be doing more to  control costs?

Interview - Bobby Gracey & Dr James Lygate: The future of forensics

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Jonathan Swift Postonline

Despite an abrupt and fractious first meeting many years ago, Bobby Gracey and Dr James Lygate are now business partners. The duo explain their plans for growth and diversification at IFIC.

Market moves: XL rings the changes

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Leigh Jackson Postonline

XL led the way in the recruitment space this week, as insurers made a number of key appointments. While XL added four new staff members to its ranks, Liberty Mutual, Canopius, CNA Europe and Axa also had a busy seven days. In comparison, the broking space was relatively quiet, with PHP making a notable hire. There were also moves in the loss adjusting space for VRS Vericlaim and Questgates, in the technology sphere for Xchanging, and for law firm for BHP.

Law report: Officer used unreasonable force at demo

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Callum Brodie Postonline

This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer

Law report: Biker to blame for horse collision

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Amy Ellis Postonline

This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.

Riot claims: Disorderly conduct

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Andrew Burns Postonline

The fallout from last summer’s riot continues to rumble on, with consequential loss claims against the police relying on principles that can be traced back to the age of Robin Hood.

Claims - Postonline

CILA launches Ofqual accredited claims handling diploma

Claims ops director Jim Pittman exits Davies

Helphire to investigate Autofocus cases

Jackson delay must not allow dilution

Cunningham Lindsey’s Roberts steps down

RTA injuries dive as traffic volumes fall

Post magazine – 2 February 2012

Former Autofocus employees face prison over 'doctored' credit hire evidence

LAS snaps up Merlin director

New mediation and dispute resolution service launched

Expedite Resolution launches mediation and dispute resolution service

Thirty insurers linked to Costa Concordia disaster

CILA launches young adjusters group

Boston & Skegness top flood risk table

Boston and Skegness top flood risk table

Penny Black’s insurance week

Law report: Claim for hire appeal denied due to procedural irregularities

Broker focus - Personal lines: Survival tactics

Your say: Two-way communication

Credit hire: Collision course

Interview - Bobby Gracey & Dr James Lygate: The future of forensics

Market moves: XL rings the changes

Law report: Officer used unreasonable force at demo

Law report: Biker to blame for horse collision

Riot claims: Disorderly conduct

Broker focus - Personal lines: Survival  tactics