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Liberty appoints Dubois to lead business advisory team
Liberty Syndicate Management has appointed Rene Dubois to lead its business advisory team.
European insurers welcome guidelines on ECJ gender ruling
The European Commission’s publication of guidelines on applying the March gender ruling by the European Court of Justice has been welcomed by Europe’s insurers, according to the European insurance and reinsurance federation.
Auto Restore to expand in 2012
Auto Restore is predicting further growth in the motor repair sector for 2012 following what it claims was a record year in 2011 which saw growth up 12% on 2010.
Ecclesiastical wants church roof alarms
Church insurer Ecclesiastical is launching an anti-metal theft campaign to promote roof alarms after naming Chelmsford, Essex, as the worst place in the UK for metal thefts from churches.
24 December: The final stretch
The hard work has been done.
NZ quakes hit Christchurch
A string of serious earthquakes have hit the New Zealand city of Christchurch just ten months after the last quake.
Transport Committee's motor insurance report delayed
The Transport Committee has delayed plans to publish its 12th report of the Cost of Motor Insurance by five days to 12 January.
23 December: Pie, mash and plaster
Mrs Policyholder was in a routine. After listening to City Talk on the radio in her North Wales abode, she would set about preparing tea for her husband and herself.
Post Blog: Restoration consternation
There was a time when damage restoration was held in high regard. Those repairing buildings after fire or flooding delivered excellent customer service and savings for insurers.
Ferma members voice concerns over supply chain management
Commercial insurance buyers generally want better insurance products to cover their supply chain risks, a simple survey by Ferma has confirmed.
22 December: O Christmas tree
Artificial or real? It’s a decision that needs to be taken over the Christmas tree, and most people have a preference.
Insurers call for "serious" government action on flood risk plan
The Association of British Insurers and its members have called on government to “seriously consider” subsidised flood insurance for policyholders in high risk areas, replacing the Statement of Principles, which expires in 2013.
21 December: Frosty reception
After a long hard day at work Mr Policyholder couldn’t wait to get back to spend the evening with his family at the home they shared in a fairly remote part of the country.
Crash-for-cash contempt ruling victory
Insurers will be able to pursue crash-for-cash fraudsters through the courts more easily thanks to a legal precedent set yesterday, according to Esure solicitors Horwich Farrelly.
Philippines storm: Port cities hit by Washi devastation
A tropical storm in the Philippines has killed hundreds and caused flood damage to government infrastructure and commercial properties.
Law commissions open consultation on late claim payments
The Law Commission of England and Wales, and the Scottish Law Commission have called for improved remedies for late payment of valid insurance claims, suggesting insurers pay legitimate claims in a reasonable amount of time.
20 December: Candlelit Christmas
Candles on the Christmas tree go a long way towards helping to create the right sort of festive ambience.
ABI slams government flood risk plans
The Association of British Insurers has criticised government flood risk plans branding the arrangements “frustrating”.
Thai floods: Crawford predicts claims disputes
Insurers could be lumbered with subrogation costs, reinstatement and difficulties calculating contingency business interruption claims from the Thailand floods.
Garwyn directors out as Barclays invests
Garwyn has scrapped its commercial director role as part of a financial restructure of the business and finance and IT director Ian Chapman has resigned.
MPs demand changes to riot payments
MPs on the Home Affairs Committee have demanded the government speed up payments to victims of future riots and permanently extend the application deadline to 42 days.
19 December: A not so bright idea
Finding your keys after an alcohol-fuelled night out is never easy. Perhaps even less so when you are on holiday.
18 December: Posing peacock
Peacocks aren’t considered a traditional family pet, but one family couldn’t imagine life without theirs until one afternoon…
17 December: Feeling peckish?
The diet of woodpeckers consists mainly of insects and their grubs taken from living and dead trees, and other arthropods, along with fruit, nuts and saps both from live trees.