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UK-Indian traing relations: A passage to India

The UK has long looked at India as a trading partner, especially its outsourcing sector. Following a recent visit by a delegation led by the Prime Minister, Daniel Dunkley looks at how the insurance...

Insurer | 01 Sep 2010 secure

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Broker focus - Premium liability: That boat has sailed

With the publication of Issues Paper Eight in July, the Law Commission set about addressing an anomaly that applies to marine insurance, which makes brokers responsible for paying their clients' premiums to underwriters. Rachel Gordon explains why...

Broker | 01 Sep 2010 secure

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BIS Countdown - Mike Morrisey: The international agenda

The International Insurance Society claims to be the largest multinational organisation of its kind, with almost 1000 members from more than 90 countries. Ahead of his keynote address at the British Insurance Summit, president and chief executive Michael...

Regulation | 01 Sep 2010

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Legal update - tax relief schemes: Ad hoc relief

The repeal of certain tax reliefs for investors has seen a spate of claims against professionals who advised on such transactions. Julian Miller and Tom Pangbourne look at the downfall of the system and its implications for the insurance industry.

Claims | 25 Aug 2010 secure

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Legal update - motor claims: Expert handling

Contesting motor claims that seem grossly and deliberately exaggerated can be a tricky business. Roger Mackle examines two cases where fraud was alleged that had very different end results.

Claims | 25 Aug 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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Climate change - renewable energy: Learning from mistakes

With the discovery of problems with the foundations of some offshore wind farms, Fraser McLachlan explains what the insurance industry can do to avoid repeating past mistakes.

Insurer | 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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Climate change - flood defences: Manning the defences

With the government cutting the budget for flood and coastal risk management and the coming expiry of the Statement of Principles, Amy Ellis looks at the future of flood defence.

Claims | 25 Aug 2010 secure

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Post Europe Q&A – ALC Health

In the latest of our regular focus on European insurance companies and brokers, Post Europe talks to Sue Wilson, director for the European office of ALC Health.

Europe | 20 Aug 2010

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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Health & Safety - Enforcement: Changing priorities

A new report claims the Health & Safety Executive has eased off on enforcing key provisions of health and safety law. Chris Green looks into the issue.

Regulation | 18 Aug 2010 secure

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Damage management - Accreditation: A credit to the industry

The BDMA was established with the aim of raising professional standards in the damage management sector. Edward Murray reports on what it takes for firms to secure a collective corporate badge of approval.

Regulation | 18 Aug 2010 secure

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RSA spotlight - Andy Haste: Playing the long game pays off for Haste

Following his interview with former RSA CEO Bob Mendelsohn and the news that RSA has approached Aviva to buy its UK, Irish and Canadian general insurance assets, Jonathan Swift reflects on the general insurance career of the company's current CEO Andy...

Insurer | 18 Aug 2010 secure

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European document governance and compliance

Compliance around key insurance documents can be a governance nightmare leading to reputational damage and regulatory penalties for European insurers operating across multiple territories and languages. However, Mike Davies explains how applying best...

Europe | 13 Aug 2010

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Public sector spending cuts: Cutting costs

The government's rumoured spending cuts look set to hit the public sector hard. Sam Barrett examines the implications for insurance and risk management in the market.

Insurer | 10 Aug 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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