Claims
Test cases could see asbestos costs slashed
Norwich Union and several other insurers are launching a landmark court case that may stop compensat...
Product liability claims to rise
Product liability claims will increase as a knock-on effect of the government's implementation of th...
RSA in wholesale claims shake up
Royal & Sun Alliance today outlined a transformation programme for its claims department which it hopes will help it cut claims settlement times by half within three years.
TUC report defends invalidity benefits
The government has been warned against cracking down on invalidity benefits claimants, in an attempt...
ABI calls for government commitment on flooding
The Government needs to take concerted action now to minimise the impact of increasing flood risks over the next 50 years according to the Association of British Insurers and law firm Charles Russell.
What the papers said this week
The Times The cost of compulsory workplace insurance continues to soar - a year after a government ...
Between a rock and a hard place
Risk Report
Landmark asbestos case to reopen old PL wounds
Insurers may be forced to reopen closed public liability books to pay for old policies following a l...
Innerspace
Risk Report
Survey sees self-financing on rise
Risk Report
Helphire in £46m Albany deal
The Helphire Group has bought Albany RTA and Albany Group Holdings for £45.8m, acquiring over 1.5m l...
New flood map for insurers
The Environment Agency has published what it describes as the most comprehensive, up-to-date and easily accessible map of flood risk from rivers and the sea across England and Wales.
NU rejects fast-track scheme proposal
Norwich Union has rejected a fast-track proposal put forward by law firm Russell Jones and Walker to...
The claims dream team benefits all
Sue Willmott's article 'Damage Limitation' (PM Strategic Focus, 23 September 2004, p10-11) argues pe...
Self financing of risk threatens insurance sector in Europe says Ferma
The introduction of new regulatory regimes and corporate governance legislation, combined with increasing maturity in the management of risk, is today driving the development of the risk management function in European companies and its relationships…
CII's director general proposes 'Insurance Reputation Index'
Insurance companies must take collective responsibility for repairing their tarnished reputation or face major problems with the recruitment of graduates and skilled staff. Unless insurers develop a cohesive strategy to improve the perception of…
New tool from ePolicy Solutions
California-based ePolicy Solutions has introduced the latest generation of its enterprise software s...
Business Premiums - BCC survey calls for action over ELCI
The cost of employers' liability compulsory insurance (ELCI) has not stabilised, and premiums contin...
Aviva earmarks further 950 roles to offshore
Aviva will take another 950 jobs outside the UK next year, pushing forward the company's strategy to...
RSA enhances charity cover
Royal and Sun Alliance has announced the enhancement of its charity trustee cover, under the name Charity Trustee Assurance.
Appointment at Mills and Reeve
Mills and Reeve has promoted 13 solicitors to associate level. Helen Bolton specialises in banking a...
Scan van growth plans criticised
A claims management firm using mobile 'scan vans' to target people who may have been exposed to asbe...
View from the Top - Unlocking the staff potential
Much senior management time is dedicated to devising or refining business strategies. What often rec...
Fraud proposals need careful review
Government proposals for an offence of fraud are unsatisfactory and need careful review, according t...