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Career path - CII exams: Repairing reputation

Professionalism could prove the most potent weapon in improving the public's perception of the insurance industry. Niall Boyd details how the CII's examinations overhaul is playing its part.

Regulation | 25 Aug 2010 secure

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Legal update - litigation funding: Containing the genie

The role of private litigation funding has become a live issue, with collective redress systems being proposed throughout Europe. Robert Hammesfahr explains why fears of abuse and soaring costs may be unfounded.

Europe | 25 Aug 2010 secure

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Fire risks - kitchen ducts: Grease is the word

Improper cleaning of extraction units in the hospitality and catering sectors can cause devastating fires. Allister Smith looks at the facts.

Commercial | 25 Aug 2010 secure

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Climate change - renewable energy: Investing in the future

With high targets on reducing carbon emissions, Daniel Dunkley asks if the government has the political will to invest in renewable energy and how the insurance industry can benefit.

Insurer | 25 Aug 2010 secure

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Insurance 360 - Legal expenses: Five go forth

Fresh from surveying broker readers, Insurance 360's Peter Joy lifts the lid on the service provided by the UK's five leading legal expenses insurers — as their brokers experience it.

Broker | 14 Jul 2010 secure

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30th September 2010, Marriott Grosvenor Square, London

Fraud 2010

Undetected fraud costs the insurance industry nearly £2bn a year. This event offers a range of insights into fraud trends, and a forum in which to discuss solutions.

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Legal expenses - SME: Risky business

With employment and contractual disputes on the up since the downturn, many businesses are in greater need of legal expenses insurance. Why, then, is demand and take-up by SMEs still low, asks Sam Barrett.

Claims | 14 Jul 2010 secure

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BIS countdown: The need for speed

Tim Grant explains why the increasing numbers of 'digital natives' means the industry must be alive to the potential of e-commerce now or regret it later.

Commercial | 14 Jul 2010

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News analysis - Aggregators: Direct response

The summer has seen direct writers fight back, coming out ahead of brokers 60% of the time. Tom Cooper asks why and considers the current aggregator trends.

Commercial | 14 Jul 2010 secure

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Claims - Real estate: Estate of play

With real estate investment going global, Graham Smart examines the insurance industry's approach to protecting the assets involved.

Claims | 07 Jul 2010 secure

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Underwriting - Delegated authority: Two-way communication

Jon Francis examines the issues for brokers using a delegated underwriting authority model, as scrutiny of its use increases.

Broker | 07 Jul 2010 secure

22nd & 23rd September 2010, Grange City Hotel, London

The British Insurance Summit 2010

Bringing together insurers, brokers and service providers to discuss and debate issue affecting the industry. Find out more from group editor-in-chief Anthony Gould.

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Property - timber frames: Fanning the flames

With the UKTFA introducing the Site Safe initiative for timber-framed buildings, Amy Ellis reports on the progress made in this highly flammable area.

Insurer | 07 Jul 2010 secure

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Broking focus - bribery act: Proscribing bribing

With the spotlight on broker commissions, Leigh Jackson reports on the incoming Bribery Act and the threat it poses for financial incentives.

Broker | 07 Jul 2010 secure

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Technology - Global platforms: One size won't fit all

As online distribution becomes more ubiquitous, Paul Ferris warns that such platforms must be used with sensitivity to local practices.

Personal | 30 Jun 2010 secure

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Postscript - 10 years ago: No more acquisitions for Marsh

Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture from more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.

Broker | 23 Jun 2010 secure

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Career path - SME underwriting - Beyond examinations

David Martin explains how the role of SME underwriters is evolving and why a far broader skill set is now essential if the much-talked about professionalism is to be fully embedded.

Broker | 23 Jun 2010 secure

Comment

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BIA offers women hope

Research released this week by the Chartered Management Institute to mark the 40th anniversary of The Equal Pay Act 1970...

Interview

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Interview - Ken MacDonald: Keeping it simple

As former chief exec of Aon Global UK, Ken MacDonald has been refreshed by a return to a private company. Lynn Rouse talks...

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View from the top: Time to share fraud data

Industry fraud statistics are normally presented as a good news story. Last year, insurers stopped 122 000 frauds, preventing...

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