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Latest appointments: McLarens and PremFina
McLarens boosts TPA offering with new team of senior leaders and PremFina names Sharon Bishop as UK and Ireland CEO—read about all the latest appointments Jason O’Sullivan and Kirsten Early Global...
View ArticleCall Brian reveals online injury claims service for motorists
New automated accident management company Call Brian is hoping to shake up the insurance market after launching in response the UK government’s whiplash reform programme. Call Brian has launched its...
View ArticleAXA launches new digital claims solution to transform the customer journey
AXA has launched STeP, a digital claims solution that is set to transform the insurer’s online offering and provide more choice for its motor insurance customers. The new solution, which has been...
View ArticleInsurance groups outline steps to tackle household water leaks
A group of insurance trade bodies have come together to raise awareness about household water leaks, after claims leapt by more than 30% to £175 million in Q1 2021 compared to the same time last year....
View ArticleGovernment-backed reinsurer launched to safeguard live events
Live events are set to get a boost with a government-backed reinsurance scheme worth more than £750 million. The UK government has partnered with Lloyd’s to deliver the Live Events Reinsurance Scheme....
View ArticleARAG issues breakdown warning on UK roads throughout August
The combination of holidaymakers staying in the UK, more hot weather and a rise in forced isolations due to Covid-19 contact tracing could create a perfect storm for vehicle breakdowns over the coming...
View ArticleDirect Line launches specialist cycling insurance
Direct Line has launched a new specialist standalone insurance product aimed at providing comprehensive cover to commuters, leisure seekers and enthusiasts of cycling, who want to insure themselves,...
View ArticleQuestGates continues acquisition spree with third deal of 2021
Specialist loss adjusting provider QuestGates has announced its third deal of 2021 with the acquisition of all-uk adjusters. All-uk specialises in the handling of third party property damage, bus and...
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Huge increase in business interruption claims for Woodgate & Clark
The scale of the pandemic on loss adjusting has been laid bare after Woodgate & Clark reported a 2,300% increase in the number of business interruption claims it dealt with between March 2020 and...
View ArticlePersonal Injury Awards 2021: Which categories should you enter?
There are 20 categories available to enter at this year’s Personal Injury Awards—all designed to encourage participation from the entire industry as well as those service providers that serve it. But...
View ArticleBusiness interruption claims payouts near £1b
Insurers have paid out almost £1 billion to cover business interruption claims arising from Covid-19 restrictions, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This figure includes interim and...
View ArticleACSO and ABI statement of intent set aside as pandemic impact subsides
The Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) have announced that the package of temporary measures put in place to enable more timely...
View ArticleCPP Group UK and Just Travel Cover launch parametric lost luggage product
CPP Group UK, the managing general agent and ancillary insurance products and services provider, has partnered with travel insurance provider Just Travel Cover to launch a parametric lost luggage...
View ArticleInsurance premiums drop 16.9% for the UK’s youngest van drivers
The UK’s youngest population of van drivers have seen their insurance premiums drop 16.9% in the last 12 months, yet the cost of a typical annual policy remains high at £2,762, according to Consumer...
View ArticleHalifax Home Insurance offers energy saving tips to policyholders
Halifax Home Insurance is helping customers make their homes greener through partnering with Ideavate, the energy-saving tech provider. Since last month, policyholders making a claim for a large leak...
View ArticleLatest Aviva Fraud Report calls for Online Safety Bill to include financial...
Aviva is calling for greater protection from online financial fraud after finding that consumers have low trust in the internet as a tool for shopping for financial services. The insurer is urging the...
View ArticleQuestGates strengthens complex loss team with new appointment
Specialist loss adjuster QuestGates has further strengthened its growing complex loss team with the appointment of Steve Sawyer. In his new role as senior technical complex loss adjuster, Sawyer will...
View ArticleLloyd’s partners with geospatial insurtech to deliver faster claims service
Lloyd’s of London has entered into a two-year partnership with geospatial insurtech McKenzie Intelligence Services (MIS) for access to real-time analysis of global perils. The new agreement provides...
View ArticleCII reveals key skills required for fresh insurance professionals
Insurance professionals believe ‘personal skills’ are the most important competency requirement for fresh entrants to the profession to possess, according to the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). A...
View ArticleCalling all up-and-coming personal injury professionals
The Personal Injury Awards 2021 is keen to hear from potential candidates for Young Achiever of the Year (sponsored by Rathbones) and recognise their efforts over the past 12 months. Young Achiever...
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