Claims
Creditors in August push.
The Creditors of Independent Insurance will prepare a class action as early as August if an initial f...
ATE ruling delay.
The Court of Appeal ruling in the landmark after-the-event insurance case of Callery & Gray could be ...
Turning words into actions.
The headline grabbing report from Datamonitor, warning of escalating claims as the UK fully embraces ...
Britannic downsizing ahead of schedule
The restructure of the sales force at Britannic Assurance, with the loss of 1600 staff. was complete...
Minutes of BIBA/PwC meeting
The British Insurance Brokers Association has detailed the minutes of a meeting on 5 July between its...
Court rule on ATE.
The Court of Appeal is due to hear submissions on the value of after-the-event insurance premiums to...
Negotiating your way up the ladder.
Just how flexible are insurance companies when it comes to recruiting new staff in today's competitive climate? Richard Adams investigates.
Asbestos will cost $200bn.
US claims and costs associated with exposure to asbestos will ultimately total $200bn, according to ...
Appointment at Employers Re Corp.
Employers Re Corp. (ERC) has appointed Larry Hunter-Blank specialty segment leader and Cliff Dunigan...
Capital diversity benefits all.
Lloyd's currently enjoys a broad capital base that allows it to rely on the skills of many, rather than one, capital provider. Robert CB Miller advises it to maintain that diversity in reforming its capital structure.
Gan wins right to refuse payment to Tai Ping
A UK appeal court has found that the reinsurer Gan was justified in refusing to follow the settlement...
Appointment at Rosling King.
Solicitor Rosling King has made Peter Lewis and Helen Thurkettle partners and Madeleine James an ass...
Cutting out fraud.
The collapse of Independent has focused attention on fraud within insurers, but for most companies, the main problem is how to reduce fraud by claimants, says David Fanning.
ATE in the dock.
David Worsfold reports from Post Magazine's legal conference, which took place at the London Underwriting Centre last week.
Commentary - ATE liability case still hangs in the balance.
The Court of Appeal has part heard Callery v Gray; a case settled pre-issue where liability was never...
Raising rates brings stability.
Having read the article 'Casualties loom for solicitors' PI players' (see below), I am writing with r...
Shift them quick to save money.
David Worsfold reports from Post Magzine's legal conference.
Solicitors' PI to fall.
Lloyd's broker PYV has predicted that solicitors' professional indemnity premiums may fall this year...
Credit firms face long haul.
Third-party premium finance providers will face having to chase policyholders for premiums on defunc...
GISC retracts on rulebook.
The Institute of Insurance Brokers has welcomed the General Insurance Standards Council's decision t...
Bell tolls for MBO.
Derby-based Bell & Co Insurance Brokers has undergone a management buy-out by employees Darrell Blac...
Hiscox picks up Indie PI team
Hiscox Insurance has hired Lee Chelton, John Booth, Lee Hudson and Rosalind Smith - the core of Inde...
Appointment at Keoghs.
Bolton-based law firm Keoghs has created four new partners and a new associate. Two of the partners ...
SFO to launch full scale inquiry into Indie
The Serious Fraud Office has confirmed that it has decided to launch a a full scale investigation int...