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Welsh authorities launching fraud clampdown
Local authorities in Wales are launching a clampdown on fraudulent insurance claims, which are estimated to have cost council tax payers £30m in the last 12 months.
Scan Van claims company welcomes Pleural Plaques decision
Litigation funding company FreeClaim IDC, has welcomed a High Court’s decision in a case testing the law on asbestos compensation payouts, but is disappointed the level of compensation that can be awarded has been slashed.
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Hiscox to raise profile of PI
Hiscox is seeking to raise awareness of its professional indemnity cover for IT consultants, claimin...
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Appointment at Association of British Insurers
The Association of British Insurers has made Jonathan French press officer, life and pensions to str...
Appointment at Towry Law Professions
Scott Farrell has joined Towry Law Professions from Hanover Park Commercial. As a senior account han...
Incisive Media launches awards
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CILA exam is now the 'gold standard'
I found myself in agreement with much of Chris Miller's article 'Adjusting to a changing world' (PM,...
Norwich Union and Zurich in talks over appeal
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TUC opt-out places reform in jeopardy
The Trades Union Congress has pulled out of the Department for Work and Pensions' pilot for fast-tra...
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Details of new Rehabilitation First Awards announced
The inaugural Rehabilitation First Awards enter their first year, offering an opportunity for those companies and individuals who have been instrumental in raising awareness of rehabilitation in its widest sense, to be recognised and rewarded.
Moody’s downgrades XL Capital outlook
Moody's Investors Service has affirmed the A2 senior debt rating of XL Capital and the insurance financial strength ratings of the insurance operating subsidiaries of XL. At the same time, Moody's changed the outlook on all of the debt and insurance…
Asbestos ruling could save insurers up to £750m
Deloitte has estimated that Tuesday’s High Court ruling on the asbestos-related condition, pleural plaques, may reduce future claims to insurance companies by up to £750 million, in relation to their UK asbestos liabilities.
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Pleural plaques ruling offers some clarity
The pleural plaques test litigation judgement is confusing, yet holds good news for insurers. Victor Rae-Reeves explains
Sixfold increase in suspect claims
Ashworth Mairs Group is strengthening its specialist investigation unit to cope with a 600% increase...
Plaques case points to savings
The verdict in the long-awaited pleural plaques judgement saw both sides herald it as favourable thi...
Commentary - Judges find Hatton hard to apply
The Court of Appeal gave its judgement on 19 January 2005 on six appeals, Hartman v South Essex Ment...
Rehab to be included in Pre-action protocols
Rehabilitation is finally set to become part of the pre-action protocols for personal injury claims....
NU holds firm on payouts as insurers mull plaques appeal
Norwich Union and Zurich are poised to appeal after a judgement handed down in the pleural plaques t...
Appointment at FMW
Emma Cairns has been appointed account handler within the property and corporate risks team of Essex...