Claims
Pleural plaques appeal hearing announced
An appeal to the Law Lords to reinstate compensation for sufferers of asbestos related condition pleural plaques has been set for summer 2007.
Freight forwarding firms given regulatory reprieve
The Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Ed Balls, today announced that freight forwarders will be removed from the scope of Financial Services Authority insurance regulation, in a move that will decrease regulation on the industry and help promote its…
Law Society presents small claim proposals
The Law Society has published Fast and Fair, its proposals for lower value personal injury claims which it it believes would avoid the need to increase the small claims limit.
DCA decision on insurance regulation
Mark Boleat, head of claims management regulation, Department of Constitutional Affairs has confirmed that insurance companies will not be regulated by the new regulatory body. Mr Boleat, speaking at the Post Magazine Claims Club conference today, had…
Winner's experience shines
Julie Densham, who works in the Lloyds TSB Insurance inbound call centre in Bournemouth, has won the...
Is insurance actually interesting?
Insurance is often accused of people dull - yet why do so many people who fall into the sector, actually stay?
AFP promotes PI scheme
Alexander Forbes Professions has launched a professional indemnity scheme for the Association of Cha...
Fraud defence strengthened
Insurers have been given a stronger defence against fraudulent personal injury claimants, following ...
Union sparks asbestos fears
More than 90% of the UK's schools contain asbestos, a leading claimant lawyer warned after a teacher...
Fraud Act dispute fears
Fraud
Marsh in West Country push
Marsh has appointed a new development executive in Exeter to develop business in the area.
Kynixa launches team
Rehabilitation services provider Kynixa has launched a public services team to encourage partnership...
UK compensation under fire
Conservative Shadow Trade and Industry Secretary Alan Duncan attacked the perceived compensation cul...
Appointment at Berrymans Lace Mawer
Berrymans Lace Mawer has made Franaoise Snape a partner in its Birmingham office. Ms Snape previousl...
Lloyd's review could spur interest
Lloyd's review of its annual venture structure could pave the way for new private investment that wi...
Ablett wants new challenge
Health services and insurance provider First Assist is to split into three separate companies, as it...
Help is at hand
Rehabilitation
Appointment at Aquilo
Aquilo has recruited Lynn Cufley as marketing manager. Previously with GAB Robins for 18 years, Ms C...