Claims
US regulator publishes damning report into three ratings agencies
The SEC has issued a damning report into practices at ratings agencies Standard and Poor's, Fitch and Moody’s.
Cullum pulls out of takeover talks
Towergate chairman Peter Cullum has revealed that takeover talks with Norwich City Football Club have ended.
Insurance industry could face £28.6bn bill if Law Lords’ decision on pleural plaques is overturned
Specialist loss adjuster Garwyn has warned of the possible implications to the insurance industry following the publication of a Government consultation paper on asbestos-related condition pleural plaques.
ABI: education is needed on pleural plaques
The Association of British Insurers has reiterated its stance that legislation is not the answer to the pleural plaques issue.
Homeserve in RBSI deal
Home emergency service provider Homeserve has been awarded a three-year contract by RBS Insurance to manage the insurer’s contents validation hub for all claims made on high street commodities including electrical and electronic equipment.
Apil: plueral plaques consultation welcomed
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has said it welcomes the Government's decision to consult on the issue of pleural plaques.
Ask the expert
I want to resign to go to a competitor but have a long notice period - how likely is it that I will be held to this and is there anything I could use as a bargaining tool?
Pick of the week
Post editor Jonathan Swift looks at the major stories from the general insurance market. This week: i...
New radiology twist in plaques legal saga
A doctor has claimed radiologists are evolving the criteria for what constitutes diffuse pleural thi...
Online feedback
"Is that the dentist? Hello, I have toothache, how much do you charge to fix it?" "Without seeing i...
Plug pulled on QBE local authority joint venture
Loss adjuster Garwyn is understood to have ended a joint venture with former owner QBE less than a y...
Cabinet to agree motor fast-track limit
The cabinet is expected to green light an increase in the fast-track limit to £25,000 from £15,000 -...
Post Online top 10
The top 10 most popular stories on postonline.co.uk over the last week were: 1.Hastings Direct CEO ...
Government publishes pleural plaques paper
The government has today published its consultation paper on asbestos-related condition pleural plaques.
Litcomp turnover up 80%
Litcomp has reported an 80% increase in turnover to £11.45m, compared to £6.35m the previous year, in preliminary unaudited results for the 12 months ending 31 March.
Firms back flexible working regime
Nearly nine in 10 business (86%) claim their organisation operates flexible working practices and 93...
Flood school accredited
The National Flood School has achieved further professional development accreditation from the Chart...
Langley joins TBN
Langley Insurance Agents has joined Broker Network to bring the network's total number of combined m...
Giles opens Kent base and predicts boom
Giles is increasing its presence in Kent by opening a regional hub in Orpington with the promise of ...
MoJ to review no-win, no-fee political "hot potato"
The government has enlisted three academics to review the no-win, no-fee arrangements across England...
HCML undergoes MBO after 3I walks
The bosses of Health and Case Management have completed a management buyout, one year after its vent...
Recovery options rise
4 Eng Ltd v Harper and Simpson (Chancery Division - 29 April 2008)
Commentary - Claiming damages for personal injury in public nuisance
In Corby Group Litigation v Corby Borough Council, the Court of Appeal heard an appeal on 3 May 2008...
Tesco ruling removes cover ambit ambiguity
Tesco Stores Ltd v Constable and others (Court of Appeal - 16 April 2008)