Claims
Swiss Re publishes 2004 hurricane report
With an unusually high number of hurricanes and typhoon events occurring in 2004, Swiss Re has published a report on how it used event-based risk analysis to successfully withstand the challenge.
Marsh & McLennan turmoil continues as five directors quit
Five members of Marsh & McLennan’s Board of Directors, including several executives of the company, have stepped down from their positions on the Board.
Barristers advocate direct counsel
Claims-handlers could save money by instructing counsel directly under access-rule changes, accordin...
Claims culture swansong?
News Analysis
Hamilton should stay in panto
I was horrified to read that former MP Neil Hamilton is pitching for a job in the insurance industry...
Law firm to boost its ATE share
National law firm Shoosmiths has brought in a new business development manager to push plans to boos...
Pleural plaque case adjourned
Norwich Union and Zurich's landmark pleural plaque court case has been adjourned until 6 and 7 Decem...
The earlier the better for loss adjusters
May I applaud Heather Parkinson for her rational analysis (PM, 7 Oct 2004, p10). Certainly, to have ...
Trust me, I'm a doctor ..
Health Report
Insurers must be part of the compensation solution
I read Alan Payne's comments about claimant lawyers setting up their own captive and thus costs rema...
The Folgate Partnership acquires minority stake in Fenton
The Folgate Partnership has acquired a minority stake in Fenton Insurance Brokers based in Kings Lyn...
NU, Axa and Zurich refuse to join claims body
Three of the largest insurers in the UK have said they will not co-operate with the Claims Standards Council until the accident management industry shows it is capable of good practice.
Allianz halves solicitor panel
Allianz Cornhill has followed Axa's lead by almost halving its panel of solicitors, blaming a drasti...
Military intelligence
Rehabilitation
Aon and Lloyds TSB reveal new India moves
Broker Aon has followed rival Marsh by announcing plans for an outsourcing pilot in India for UK cla...
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EL bonus for rehab co-operation says ABI
Insurers should reduce the cost of employers' liability policies for companies willing to commit to ...
CPR do not alter previous rules
Jackson v Marley Davenport (Court of Appeal - 9 September 2004) The claimant, who was employed by t...
Management buyout at Arthur Doodson
Manchester-based broker Arthur Doodson has undergone a management buyout. Neil Clayton has joined th...
Spitzer remit should extend to claims
New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer's investigation should probe possible collusion between brok...
Getting to grips with environmental challenges
Managing Environmental Claims - a modern-day problem - 8 December 2004 - London Environmental claim...
Injury lawyers warn against growing small claims court role
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers offered its approval Lord Falconer's report on the compensation culture today, but warned against the government increasing the small claims court limit for personal injury cases.
CII recruits Lord Hunt for standards role
Lord David Hunt of Wirral has taken over as chairman of the Chartered Insurance Institute's Professional Standards Board, replacing John Lyons who led development of the institute's new code of ethics and conduct..
Apil accuses insurers of dodging asbestos responsibility
The insurance industry is attempting to dodge its responsibility for people who have been exposed to asbestos with a court case which starts today, according to the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.