Claims
Slow and steady.
The numbers of women represented at all levels of the traditionally male-dominated arena of insurance is rising, albeit slowly. Richard Adams finds out what is attracting them into the sector.
Court of appeal hearing could impact CFAs.
The Court of Appeal hearing on after-the-event insurance Callery v Gray, which could have a serious i...
Marsh devises governance model.
Global broker Marsh this week launched a governance model and consulting service to help boards of d...
Too little, too late?
The insurance industry has missed the plot over its fight against abusers of the no win, no fee claims system. As a result, premiums are being forced to rise, although much of the cost - both long and short term - could be avoided, argues Brian Dunk.
CFA stand-off must be solved.
Money-grabbing, ambulance-chasing claims management companies. Opportunistic claimants. Fat cat sol...
Claims Direct reshuffle sees CEO change
Claims Direct has announced a board reshuffle which sees current chief executive officer Colin Poole ...
Garwyn chief quits for government post
Ciaran Breen, managing director of Garwyn Ireland has tendered his resignation to take up the post of...
Rehabilitation First takes to the road.
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A matter of the public interest?
Loutchansky v Times Newspapers (Court of Appeal - 3 April 2001).
Litigation: a risky business calling for generous success fees?
The question of the recoverability of success fees, where a case is settled before proceedings, has ...
Turning up the heat.
At last week's Post Magazine round table meeting of brokers and insurers, some of the controversial issues surrounding the current state of the commercial lines sector were thrashed out. Jane Bernstein watched the sparks fly.
Claims managers of many talents.
In today's workplace, claims managers need a whole new set of qualities to help cope with their increasingly demanding roles, and top-level candidates are hard to find, says Richard Adams.
Law courts put in the picture.
O'Shea v MGN and Free4Internet.net (Queen's Bench Division - 4 May 2001).
No win, no fee spotlight.
The massive changes promoted by the Woolf Reforms are still being felt right across the insurance in...
Legal focus on real world of risk.
The landscape of the risk environment is changing as newer speculative risks replace the older more traditional ones. Maurice Pullen looks at the legal impact of this.
Adjuster Resolve sold to consultancy.
Loss adjuster Resolve International has been acquired by Charles Taylor Consulting, a publicly-traded...
What the Papers Say.
Financial Times The increasing numbers of mountain bikers suffering serious injury has raised fea...
Benefits backlash.
Insurers have been saved millions of pounds in personal injury payouts, following an historic decisi...
Hamilton snaps up British Bloodstock brokerage.
Niche broker Hamilton & Partners has bought the insurance broking arm of the British Bloodstock Agen...
E-tailored to fit.
Buying on the net is fast becoming a way of life, but with the ever-widening array of forms cybercrime can take, most insurers are finding the most effective way to cover their e-risks is to provide clients with a bespoke service, says Veronica Cowan.
Taking the high ground.
Insurance may be sold on price, but, argues Trevor Goodbun, the introduction of the General Insurance Standards Council will mean sellers can no longer claim cheapest is best.
Turning existing customers into profit.
Your existing customers are probably your strongest asset. You already have a relationship with them...
What the Papers Say.
DAILY MAIL A dinner guest is suing her host for damages after she fell through a glass chair. Mar...
Industry misses the mark.
Last week's editorial comment on the Association of British Insurers' role in the asbestos crisis h...