Claims
High Court sanctions Cape’s £40m scheme of arrangement
The High Court today sanctioned Cape’s £40m scheme of arrangement. The scheme relates to Cape and 12 of its subsidiaries. The Court is still considering whether to sanction the scheme in relation to Altitude Scaffolding Limited, where only one creditor…
Axa in major pet insurance tie up
The RSPCA has unveiled a pet insurance policy which pays 20 per cent of every premium – double the amount that was paid to help the charity by previous pet insurance policies – at no extra cost back to the Society to support its work helping animals.
FSSC targets UK skills issues
The Financial Services Skills Council has launched the Skills Bill, an 18-month programme of work de...
Insurer warns of "ferocious market"
DA Constable has relaunched its three-year combined liability product. The insurer will offer exc...
Appointment at Kynixa
Mandy Kelly has joined Kynixa as rehabilitation performance manager. She will be responsible for the...
Appointment at Sidley Austin
Sidley Austin has added four lawyers to its London-based insurance team. Led by newly recruited part...
Enron whistle-blower to speak at forum
Risk Report
In at the deep end
Rehabilitation
Food for thought
Food poisoning
Anti-fraud firm funder quits
Anti-fraud specialist Absolute has promised a recruitment drive following its acquisition by a secur...
Appointment at GHBC Insurance Brokers
Hemel Hempstead-based GHBC Insurance Brokers has appointed Phillipa Sherman as financial controller....
Appointment at Davies Lavery
Pauline Rainey, from Barlow Lyde and Gilbert, has joined Davies Lavery as medical relationship manag...
Better insurance deals offered to top law firms
West of England law firms need to step up their management of day to day business risks in the run up to their professional indemnity insurance renewals, as insurers are starting to offer preferential long term packages to the best managed solicitors.
Weightmans' record year triggers bonus scheme
Insurance Law firm Weightmans has celebrated its record breaking year with a number of partner and associate promotions throughout its national practice.
Bric challenges HM Revenue & Customs over VAT
The Body Repair Industry Campaign has challenged the information provided by HM Revenue & Customs to justify its policy on VAT on body repair workshops when owned by tax exempt insurance companies.
Firms obsessed with 'cultural fit' for top jobs
The Football Association's problematic search for a new England manager is comparable to the outdate...
Rehab regulation closer
The rehabilitation and case management sector has taken a major step towards regulation by an indepe...
Atlantic asbestos chasm widens
Briefing
Controversial UK ruling saves insurers "tens of millions of pounds"
In a controversial ruling, the House of Lords, the UK's highest court of appeal, has decided to cut ...
Brokers, do your duty - to clients and reinsurers alike
Ben Crook examines a reinsurance broker's post-placement duty of care in the light of a recent high-profile film-finance case
Montpelier Re announces share deal
Montpelier Re Holdings has announced that WL Ross & Co. LLC has agreed to make a $100m investment in Montpelier through a private sale of 6,896,552 common shares at a price of $14.50 per common share.
New MMC tests badly needed
Repair costs for modern methods of construction are proving disproportionate to the size of damage, ...
Appointment at GAB Robins
GAB Robins has promoted Ian Finlayson to UK commercial director. Mr Finlayson will have overall resp...
Policy obligations must be fulfilled
Euler Hermes UK v Apple Computer BV (Court of Appeal - 4 April 2006)