Beazley introduces crypto cover for senior executives
Specialist insurer Beazley has launched a new D&O insurance product in the London and US markets tailored specifically for crypto companies.
Allianz and IFED secure sentences for pair of fraudsters
Two men from London have been sentenced after grossly exaggerating a minor accident to claim for personal injury and vehicle damage following an investigation by Allianz and IFED.
Autoglass opens four new centres in response to demand for safety camera recalibrations
Autoglass has opened four new centres in response to rapidly increasing demand for advanced driver assistance system recalibration services.
1st CENTRAL launches app-based telematics device to assist with claims
1st CENTRAL has partnered with Cambridge Mobile Telematics to launch a new device and app that monitor driving behaviour and offer guidance on making a claim.
The future of claims: being ‘data first’
Carla McDonald and Kajal Vakas of LexisNexis Risk Solutions discuss the importance of data to an efficient and effective claims management service.
QuestGates acquires third-party motor claims handling specialist
Loss adjusting company QuestGates has acquired third-party motor claims handling specialist C&S Associates.
GT Motive appoints strategic insurance consultant to accelerate growth
Layton Davies has joined GT Motive as the estimating software company accelerates its growth within the UK claims market.
Claims Consortium Group restructures management team for growth
Claims Consortium Group has restructured its management team as part of a new five-year strategy, designed to drive forward growth and diversification in claims, technology and data.
DAS reveals surge in employment and landlord and tenant legal enquiries
DAS UK Group has experienced a huge surge in calls from businesses to its legal helpline as they grapple with the repercussions of the pandemic and the rising cost of living.
Aviva reports 2021 insurance fraud increase
Aviva has revealed that the proportion of insurance claims it received in 2021 that were found to be fraudulent grew by 13%.
Urban Jungle raises £16.5m for home insurance expansion
Urban Jungle has raised £16.5 million in its latest series A funding round to rapidly scale its UK home insurance business for renters and homeowners.
Hastings Direct appoints DAC Beachcroft to new legal claims panel
Law firm DAC Beachcroft has joined the new legal claims panel of Hastings Direct, the UK general insurance provider.
Bereavement, illness and injury payouts reach record £6.8b, report ABI and GRiD
A record £6.8 billion was paid out in individual and group life insurance, income protection and critical illness claims in 2021, according to the ABI and GRiD.
Premex+ joins Major Trauma Group
Premex+ has joined forces with law firms in the Major Trauma Group to provide specialist independent medical reports and holistic rehabilitation services to the people it supports.
Reform, but at what cost?
Andy Cullwick of First4Lawyers comments on implemented and upcoming changes to personal injury and clinical negligence claims.
Allianz Commercial appoints new head of motor claims
Allianz Commercial has appointed Nick Kelsall as head of motor claims. He will replace Ian Kershaw, who is leaving to pursue other opportunities.
Crawford TPA to offer BAIL tool for motor liability claims
Crawford TPA in the UK has begun offering the BAIL liability assessment and first notification of loss decisioning tool for motor liability claims.
Gateley acquires Smithers Purslow for £20m
Gateley has acquired chartered surveying practice Smithers Purslow, extending the depth of its services for the high-value property insurance claims market.
APIL announces new appointments
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) has welcomed a second layperson on to its executive committee among new officers elected at the association’s annual general meeting.
Steve White opens BIBA 2022 annual conference
BIBA chief executive Steve White congratulated insurance brokers at the 2022 conference in Manchester today for their actions in helping to fill gaps in protection.
BIBA and Coverdrone launch new drone insurance scheme
BIBA and Coverdrone have launched a new scheme to insure operators of both commercial and recreational drones.
Copart to double operational capabilities in Scotland
Copart UK has secured final planning permission for a 31-acre site in East Kilbride that will double its operational capabilities in Scotland
Average motor insurance premium paid falls to £416
The average price paid for motor insurance in Q1 2022 fell by 5% to its lowest level in nearly seven years, according to the ABI.
ManyPets names Claire Wolfenden as head of pet health relationships
Pet insurer ManyPets has created a new role to spearhead its health strategy and build stronger relationships with veterinary clinics
Liberty Specialty Markets appoints head of aviation claims
Liberty Specialty Markets has appointed Peng Lim to the newly created role of head of aviation claims
DWF to provide claims management services to engineering company
DWF has struck an agreement with Amey to provide the engineering company with claims management services
ABI expects insurers to pay out almost £500m to meet February storm claims
The damage caused by storms that hit much of the UK during February is expected to lead to insurers paying out nearly £500 million, according to the ABI
Aviva partners with Tractable to boost reviews of motor claims
Aviva has signed an agreement with Tractable to improve the accuracy and efficiency of its UK motor claims.
Allianz and Thatcham Research react to automated driving changes in The Highway Code
Allianz and Thatcham Research react to UK government’s automated driving changes in The Highway Code
