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Insurance industry must do more to combat piracy – House of Lords
A report released from the House of Lords has said that the insurance industry “must accept a greater degree of responsibility” in the fight against piracy
Quake kills up to 400 in China’s Qinghai province
Thousands are feared injured after a magnitude-6.9 quake hit western China's Qinghai province.
New partner for DWF’s insurance team
Julie Bowker is the latest new partner to be appointed to the existing 50 commercial insurance team in Manchester headed by Kieran Walshe.
Law firms welcome class action u-turn
The government has dropped controversial plans in the Financial Services Bill to allow class actions against financial institutions.
Comment - insurance law reform: Reform can't wait
Now plans to reform the legal framework for commercial insurance have been delayed, buyers are increasingly taking action to strengthen their rights in the event of a claim. John Hurrell argues the archaic law governing pre-contract disclosure is…
Penny Black's insurance week
This weekend, Harris Balcombe will sponsor football club Southport's Blue Square North tussle against Hyde, which could see the division's leaders take another step towards a return to the Blue Square Premier.
Fraud - prosecutions: On theoffensive
Many criminals are attracted to the seemingly easy rewards of insurance fraud but Stratos Gatzouris explains the various methods and proven potential for punishment.
Fraud - Recovering Monies: To catch a thief
Criminal prosecutions against a fraudster will rarely result in a commercial recovery — but there are more ways than one to skin a cat, as Nick Wood explains.
Damage Management - Green Credentials: Green machine
The damage management sector deals with adverse environmental impacts every day, but are its solutions wholly green, asks Jane Bernstein
ABI's vision shortsighted
I write in response to the recent article 'MIB chief's warning over extra Employers' Liability Tracing Office costs'.
CILA fends off conflict of interest criticism
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjuster has defended its decision to strengthen its member guidance on conflicts of interest against accusations it may be acting outside its remit as a professional standards body.
Aviva improves flood map
Aviva is set to unveil a new flood mapping model it claims will enable it to offer "more competitive prices" to household policyholders.
Bill plans dropped
The government has dropped controversial plans in the Financial Services Bill to allow class actions against financial institutions.
Fire claim insurer named
Zurich and Cunningham Lindsey are involved in the claim resulting from last week's blaze in Southampton in which two fire fighters died.
Homeserve makes US acquisition
Homeserve is expanding its international operations and the development of its US business with the acquisition of National Grid Energy Services service contract business from National Grid Energy Services.
Coversure and Lorega launch commercial claims service
Coversure and Lorega are to launch Coversure Commercial Concierge, a new commercial claims service for Coversure clients.
Former Willis director joins RFIB
A former executive director from Willis, Karl Haynes, has joined RFIB Group as director of international claims. Mr Haynes was at Willis for more than 25 years, most recently within its marine division with responsibility for the international, trade &…
Friends Provident pays out £34.5m in critical illness claims in 2009
Friends Provident paid £34.5m in critical illness claims in 2009 the company has revealed.
ABI: trade credit claims up 95% in 2009
Latest figures from the Association of British Insurers show that trade credit insurance helped UK businesses by dealing with 22 791 claims in 2009.
Commons paves way for Flood Bill to be passed
The House of Commons agreed on 25 ammendments to the Flood and Water Management Bill yesterday, paving the way for it to be passed for the dissolution of Parliament on Monday.
Novae predicts $10-15m earthquake loss
Lloyd's insurer Novae Group today announced initial estimates of losses from the Chilean earthquake and from Windstorm Xynthia.
Gresham completes £12.5m PE-backed MBO
Gresham, the mid market private equity specialist, today announces that it has completed an investment of £12.3m in Lanes Assistance Services.
Post in print - 8 April
Rehab hits general election agenda; Zurich rethink in wake of Quinn; RSA reviews energy strategy; Marsh wins Commenwealth double; and Capita reflects on McLarens Toplis.
Quake hits Indonesia
An earthquake has struck off the coast of Indonesia, news reports have said, however so far no significant damage has been reporter.