Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Claims

Record $1.8 Billion Paid Out in Claims

Southern Cross Medical Care Society has announced that it paid out a record $1.8 billion in claims to its members during the 12 months...

Insurance Disputes Hit Record Levels, Health Insurance Largest Category

There was much reader interest this week in the IFSO Scheme’s latest annual figures highlighting a record number of insurance disputes… ...

New Head of Claims at Fidelity Life

The appointment of a new Head of Claims at Fidelity Life, following recent changes to the insurer's executive team, generated...

Fairness at Claims Time – Poll Result

Our latest poll result indicates that advisers are giving life insurers a decent thumbs-up with regard to how the companies treat advisers’ clients at...

Fairness with Claims – Latest Poll

In your experience has your advice practice found that life insurers treat your clients’ claims with objectivity and fairness? Our latest poll question was prompted...

Claim Complaint – Insurer Goes Beyond

There was great reader interest this week in our report that an insurer determined the fair outcome of a claim complaint...

Underwriting Opinions Help Settle Complaint

There was strong reader interest this week in our report on ombudsman scheme IFSO causing an insurer to change its position...

Simfuni Launches Intelligent Claims Management Product

Insuretech firm, Simfuni, has announced the launch of its next-generation claims management automation platform, which it says completes its end-to-end digital lifecycle offering across...

Claims Support Key to Long-Term Loyalty – Report

A new US study has found life insurance beneficiaries are looking for ongoing engagement following a claim. The report – A Blueprint for Generational Loyalty...