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EL trigger litigation: 'Live' insurer reponse
Zurich has applauded today's Supreme Court decision, which has deemed that all employers' liability policies should be interpreted on a causation basis.
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28 Mar 2012 
Budget 2012: Local authorities to receive support amid risk concerns
Zurich Municipal’s director of public services has played down fears of deteriorating risks within “overstretched” local authorities following claims that roads across the UK are in need of a £10bn upgrade.
Insurer |
21 Mar 2012
Corporate Underinsurance: Improving understanding of business interruption cover
Last year's riots brought the problem of a lack of business interruption cover to the fore. What are the solutions to underinsurance in this area?
Claims |
21 Feb 2012
Child abuse claims: Victims facing uphill battle for compensation
Local authority, church and legal expenses insurers have a role to play in sexual abuse litigation. However, government reform and a recent legal ruling may see this change.
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07 Feb 2012
Spotlight on environment: Getting protected
When the Statement of Principles on the provision of flood insurance expires next year, how will insurers address the 200 000 high-risk households left struggling for cover?
Insurer |
24 Jan 2012
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Editor's comment: Time for a scrap over metal
As an avid music lover, the year end is always a good time to catch up with the inevitable flurry of ‘best of’ lists to make sure that I have not missed out on any gems.
Claims |
03 Jan 2012
Unified response called for as metal theft cases see substantial increase
Insurers are demanding a unified fight for changes to scrap metal sales to cut a spate of thefts, thought by the police to be worth more than £800m — but insurers argue consequential costs could run much higher.
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03 Jan 2012
Law report: Education authority not vicariously liable for independent contractor
This law report has been contributed by national law firm berrymans Lace Mawer.
Claims |
06 Dec 2011
Health & safety: A matter of interpretation
Health and safety reform is high on the government’s agenda, but is the problem with application rather than legislation?
Regulation |
06 Dec 2011
Fire protection sprinklers: The market needs saturating
Despite research showing sprinklers significantly reduce economic damage and environmental impact following major fires, hopes for mandatory legislation remain low.
Regulation |
29 Nov 2011
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Tottenham MP blasts insurer response to riots
Zurich has been forced to defend its alleged “woeful” response to the riots as small businesses fail to “fully understand” how to claim government funding.
Insurer |
15 Nov 2011
Comment: Delivering definitive data
The ability to know precisely where property risks are located and what risks surround those locations are vital elements of successful and accurate underwriting and pricing. To know that such data is regularly updated and maintained – and meets ISO...
Insurer |
01 Nov 2011
NAO call on greater flood risk expertise at local level
The National Audit Office claim that local authorities must increase their technical expertise if they are to be given increased powers to identify flood risk and target investment.
Regulation |
28 Oct 2011
Event insurance: Dancing in the street
Next year could be huge for the events industry, with the Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics taking place. With a host of celebrations occurring, can the events insurance sector capitalise?
Insurer |
04 Oct 2011
Atmospheric tanks: The big bang theory
The UK has recently seen a number of explosions involving atmospheric tanks, with major incidents at Buncefield and Pembroke. What caused the explosions and how can the risks be reduced?
Insurer |
27 Sep 2011
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Interview: JLT's Dominic Burke - a thoroughbred performer
Horseracing-mad Dominic Burke has huge ambitions for JLT, with a firm focus on international expansion, and he scotches...
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View from the top: Airline insurance - the risk remains
Despite 2012 losses being only 12% of the annual average to date, a single incident could flip the market, says David...
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2012 insurance industry report: The inside track to achieving a more sustainable business
To achieve a sustainable profit, personal lines insurers need to transform their retention rates, using modern communications techniques to engage with customers and understand their individual needs. This white paper is based on a specially commissioned study involving 42 senior managers at UK and Irish insurers.
Work equipment risks in the UK
The complex patchwork of legislation and guidance governing work equipment risks in the UK is an administrative monster that many businesses struggle to wrestle with successfully. It takes significant levels of technical expertise and resources to understand and effectively navigate the maze of legal requirements, and this problem grows increasingly unwieldy for smaller organisations with limited manpower and finances.
Workplace Stress: Under pressure
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22 May 2012 
Market moves: Brokers a hive of recruitment activity
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22 May 2012
Combined profit of 'going concern' Provident and sister MMA reaches £4.5m
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23 May 2012
World Cup and Olympic fever fuels Brazil's general insurance growth
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23 May 2012
Household to become 'new motor' as insurers warn of price hikes to come
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22 May 2012
Editor's comment: Fleeing the family nest
This week’s deal developments read like two coming-of-age literary fables written to reward hard work and endeavour, while...