Claims
Industry continues to back defeated Bill
Insurers, brokers and risk managers have reacted with disappointment to the failure of a private mem...
Appointment at Health & Case Management
Rehabilitation case management specialist HCML has appointed Wayne Herbert as client development man...
Appointment at FMW
Dawn McCarthy has been appointed compliance and regulation assistant by Chelmsford-based insurance b...
Equitas buys out EnPro’s asbestos claims
EnPro Industries and Equitas have announced that they have reached a comprehensive agreement to settle the current and future insurance claims of EnPro subsidiaries against certain underwriters at Lloyd’s of London reinsured by Equitas.
Equitas strikes £14.1m outsourcing deal
Lloyd’s reinsurance company Equitas has extended its contract with business consulting and business process outsourcing company IT Net. The three-year deal will be worth a total of £14.1m.
Property insurers not bound to pay full value
Ramco (UK) v International Insurance Co of Hanover (Court of Appeal - 27 May 2004)
London market could face Australian claims exposure
Insurance legislation in Australia will continue to expose liability insurers in the London market, ...
Taking a view on deregulation
Commentary
PI Direct expands its portfolio
Professional indemnity underwriting agency PI Direct has expanded its portfolio to include secondary...
Hit or myth
The Better Regulation Task Force's latest report throws up several anomalies with regard to the current trend of compensation culture in the UK. As well as implementing the report's recommendations, key legal reforms introduced in Australia should be…
Brokers offered advice to avoid "another Invaro"
ARC Legal Assistance this week claimed its online brokers' checklist will protect intermediaries fro...
Winning streak
Post Magazine received a trio of awards at this year's British Insurance Brokers' Association Journa...
A fair crack of the whiplash
Motor Report
Lloyd's brand needs cohesion says study
Lloyd's has completed the first phase of its brand definition project, with the publication of a 'su...
Appointment at QuestGates
Specialist loss adjuster QuestGates has made environmental professional David Waller a senior adjust...
Plexus opens Leeds office
Insurance specialist Plexus Law has opened a new regional office in Leeds, hiring 20 new staff in a ...
Irish Deputy PM due at Lloyd's next week
Irish Deputy Prime Minister Mary Harney is due in London next Tuesday to meet London market practitioners with an interest in Irish insurance business.
Plexus Law opens Leeds office
Specialist insurance legal practice Plexus Law is expanding from its London base to open a new office in Leeds.
Zurich Municipal launches CFA guide for local authorities
Public sector insurance and risk management provider Zurich Municipal has produced a Conditional Fee Arrangement Best Practice Guide to establish the best methods for keeping legal costs to a minimum.
Commentary - Shake-up will see end of 100% success fee
From 1 June 2004, all road traffic accident cases that occurred after 5 October 2003, and which are ...
QuestGates formally completes deal
Loss adjuster QuestGates has formally completed a deal with McLarens Young International to become w...
Welcome decision for insurers
Page v Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust (Queen's Bench Division - 20 May 2004)
Hiscox enters new PI sector
Hiscox is aiming to capture 25% of the new professional indemnity market for secondary insurance int...
Appointment at Garwyn
Garwyn has promoted Kevin Foakes and Simon Hiscock to the position of regional claims manager. Mr Fo...