UK Insurance Trends

Home DIY Remains a High Risk Strategy For Some: Stats & Advice Here

For those in the Buildings and Contents sector this research is useful; A new study has revealed the leading causes of DIY-related injuries, with ‘falls’ topping the list.   The online steel supplier, Steel Products […]

Legal

Clyde & Co Comment on PI Claims Discount Rate Review

Things could change next year on PI claims, depending on the legislation brought forward by the incoming Labour govt. Reacting to the Personal Injury Discount Rate formal review beginning, Alistair Kinley Director of Policy & […]

Insurance Brokers

Peach Pi and Practice Cover Team Up on Surgery Coverage

Some partnership news from Peach Pi and Practice Cover; Specialist broker Practice Cover has partnered with niche commercial insurer, Peach Pi, to expand its Surgery book of business. Peach Pi has worked closely with Practice […]

Insurance claims

Rethink Needed on PI Compensation, Says APIL

Some thoughts on PI compensation rates from APIL; Assumptions about how severely injured people invest their compensation do not reflect reality and must change ahead of the forthcoming discount rate review, APIL has warned the […]

Legal

Jeremy Kyle Guest Tried a £492K PI Claim – The Results Are In

The latest case report from the City of London Police; A woman who exaggerated the injuries she sustained in a road traffic collision and made a fraudulent civil injury claim for damages worth £492,141 has […]

Insurance claims

ACSO Comments as Some Cases Take 87 Weeks To Reach Court

Photo; Pexels.com How is the Civil Justice system dealing with injury and loss claims? As you would expect in go-slow UK, not very well. Commenting on the latest figures (for Sept – Dec 2023), published […]

Technology

Insurance Outsourcing Philippines: Cynergy BPO on Leveraging Tech for Operating Efficiency, Enhanced CX, and Compliance

 In the intricate world of insurance, where operational efficiency, exceptional customer experience (CX), and strict compliance are paramount, the Philippines is a leading hub for global outsourcing solutions. Cynergy BPO, an outsourcing advisory firm, is […]

Opinion

Medical Data Undermines Mixed Injuries ‘Epidemic’ Claim

Some thoughts on the issue of Mixed Injury Claims, from Matthew Maxwell-Scott at ACSO; Insurers have exaggerated the number of multiple-injury claims being made in the Official Injury Claim (OIC) portal, according to new medical […]