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Pre-budget report confirms three year wait for flood defence funds
The UK insurance industry’s plea to raise flood defence spending levels immediately appears to have fallen on deaf ears, after the Chancellor’s pre-budget report revealed no change in policy.
Equity "on target" to hit a century after latest deal
Equity Insurance Group has purchased Norwich-based personal lines and commercial broker, Castle Insurance Services.
Halifax admits multi-million pound insurance charging error to the FSA
Halifax is writing to 200 000 customers to let them know that an incorrect amount was collected from their bank account to pay their monthly home insurance premium. This was due to a technical error which has been rectified.
Rivlin: Interpretation is key
The interpretation of Michael Bright’s words will be a key factor in the jury’s decision, the judge said today in his second day of summing up the case, reports Olivier C Laurent .
Questgates in Capita raid
Loss adjuster Questgates has recruited Andy Haworth and Aaron McMullen, both previously with Inverita, the investigations division of Capita (formerly Brownswords), to join its Motor division.
Allianz signs ATE broker
Judicious Professional Solutions, a company set up by Adrian Carmichael, director of Judicious Litig...
Inspecting the worst
Professional indemnity: Asbestos removal
Ward complains of industry skills rut
Lloyd's chief executive Richard Ward has bemoaned the industry's skills shortage and highlighted a l...
Appointment at Amicus
Amicus Legal has recruited Andy Tomkins to the new position of general manager in its before-the-eve...
The indie trial sketch: from southwark crown court
With a verdict expected from the third week of October, The Independent Trial should stop just short...
IFB hails progress while Axa woos MPs on fraud
Axa has called on the government to increase its commitment to tackling fraud, despite industry boss...
Appointment at Sigma
Sigma Claims Solutions has appointed Dave Smith and Chris Thompson as senior liability adjusters to ...
Axa demands Goverment action over fraud
Axa has today called on the Government to treat fraud more seriously and to focus police resources to fighting this problem.
Brokers - your duty does not end once you have placed the business
In the recent case of HIH v JLT the UK court of appeal confirmed that brokers may owe their clients a post-placement duty of care. Daniel Silver, explains what this will mean for you
North of the Border: pre-litigation negotiations and expenses
The case of Morrison v BBC (2007) provides an indication of when a Scottish court may limit a pursue...
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Sigma recruits liability duo
Sigma Claims Solutions has appointed former Garwyn duo Dave Smith and Chris Thompson as senior liabi...
Treating convictions fairly
The British Insurance Brokers' Association and Unlock - the national association of reformed offende...
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Windmill case highlights contractor's duty of care
Jones v British Broadcasting Corporation and others (Queens' Bench Division - 22 June 2007)
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Employer and property owner liable for accident
Mason v (1) Satelcom (2) Intact Networks (defendants) and (1) Redbridge London Borough Council (2) East Potential (3) East Homes (Queen's Bench Division - 24 July 2007)
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