
Gallagher acquires specialist crisis and risk management consultancy
Gallagher has acquired AnotherDay, a specialist crisis and risk management consultancy that helps organisations to pre-empt and prepare for complex threats.

Covéa appoints new head of application fraud
Covéa Insurance has appointed Fleur Lewis to the role of head of application fraud.

Allianz promotes two claims leaders to director
Allianz Commercial has promoted Margaret Scott to director of claims strategy and customer experience and Lee Watts to director of technical claims.

Hudgells promotes duo to lead dedicated serious injury team
Hudgells has promoted two experienced solicitors to the roles of joint managers of serious injury.

AI helping motor insurers read between the lines
Ben Parsons of Clyde & Co discusses a new approach available to motor insurers for capturing all the relevant data from claims paperwork.

Motor Repair Network to deliver one-day vehicle repairs for policyholders
Motor Repair Network is offering flexible one-day mobile repairs through a partnership with Rapid Repair Network.

Car insurance premium increases see drivers pay £554 on average
Comprehensive car insurance premiums have increased by 6% (£32) over the last 12 months, with drivers now paying £554 on average.

STEPS Prosthetics launches in Sheffield
Founders Colette Shaw and Peter Durkin have partnered with the STEPS Rehabilitation facility to launch the company.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions launches database for tracking past claims
LexisNexis Risk Solutions has launched a contributory claims database that will soon enable insurers to view all the past claims for an individual across home and motor.

Are you switched on when it comes to TV advertising?
Andy Cullwick from First4Lawyers examines whether legal services providers should consider TV for their advertising needs.

S&G Response expands operations with new office in Halifax
Insurance claims solutions business S&G Response has expanded its operations within the North of England, opening a new 4,000 sqft office in Halifax.

WTW predicts ‘sharp’ increase in motor claims inflation
UK motor claims inflation is expected to accelerate in 2022, insurance advisory firm WTW has warned.

HCML expands corporate services division
HCML, the provider of rehabilitation treatment and case management solutions, has expanded its corporate services division in response to increased demand.

Average motor insurance premium increases 7.8%, finds Consumer Intelligence
Motor insurance premiums appear to be on an unpredictable path after prices shot up in January due to regulatory changes, according to Consumer Intelligence.

Oonagh McCurry of Morrish Solicitors joins Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel
Morrish Solicitors associate Oonagh McCurry has become a member of the Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel.

Clyde & Co completes merger and rebrands casualty claims platform
Law firm Clyde & Co’s merger with UK and Ireland law firm BLM has gone live.

Lorega retains BIBA Loss Recovery Scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has confirmed that Lorega’s loss recovery product will continue to be exclusively offered to its members.

Urban Jungle reveals big spike in bike theft claims
Home insurance provider Urban Jungle has revealed that bicycle theft claims have increased significantly over last year.

Brokers seek personal touch from insurers, finds Allianz
Insurance brokers want better communication and more of a personal touch from insurers when dealing with complex claims, according to a new Allianz survey.

Phil Dicken becomes chair of Claims Portal
Phil Dicken has been named as chair of personal injury service Claims Portal.

Zurich and Previsico target flood resilience across UK public sector
Zurich Municipal has agreed a new partnership with insurtech Previsico to boost flood risk resilience across the public sector.

WTW teams up with Solera Audatex to develop vehicle repair inflation predictions tool
WTW has launched a new price inflation forecasting tool for insurers in partnership with Audatex.

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.

NHS Resolution: Delivering fair and timely resolution
The aim for NHS Resolution is to be at the forefront of best practice in the management of healthcare complaints, concerns, incidents and claim NHS Resolution has…

Weathering the storm of reform: Results of the 2022 State of the Market survey
Andy Cullwick of First4Lawyers analyses the results of the latest State of the Market survey of personal injury and clinical negligence lawyers.

Allianz Commercial strengthens motor claims team
Motor damage expert Nick Rossiter and recoveries specialist Lee Crouch are joining the Allianz Commercial motor claims team as technical managers.

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.

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.