Claims
Criticism for Equitable Life
The former management of Equitable Life were this week strongly criticised by the long-awaited Penro...
The Claims People Group in early discussions
The Claims People Group is in early discussions with a number of companies and hopes to complete a s...
Tim Perry leaves Weightman Vizards
Defendant personal injury specialist Tim Perry has left his position as managing partner of Weightma...
Study on asbestos-related diseases
More than 100,000 people may die in the US over the next decade from asbestos-related diseases, acco...
Best practice statement delayed
Huge interest from stakeholder groups has delayed publication of a best practice statement from the ...
Wellington looks for 100%
Wellington Underwriting chief executive Julian Avery has told PM the insurer is looking to contribut...
Majority of insurers in Dubai agree to co-operate
A majority of insurers in Dubai have agreed to co-operate with the Ministry of Economy and Commerce'...
Aon MD joins Heath
Heath Lambert has appointed former Aon managing director Mike Ellis as executive director of its major accounts group.
APIL warns over EL excuses from sole traders
Health and safety lawyers have warned the government not to excuse ‘one man band’ companies from paying employers’ liability insurance.
Peter Webster of Royal & Sun Alliance set to retire
Peter Webster, UK commercial director at Royal & Sun Alliance, is set to retire after more than 32 y...
US Senate moves on Hatch asbestos bill
US Senator Orrin Hatch’s bill to reform the US asbestos litigation system could be revived by April this year, according to Senate majority leader Senator Bill Frist.
Asbestos Liability - New decisions in Halliburton case
Equitas and US company Halliburton have announced that they have reached an agreement on Halliburton...
Legal - WLF calls for insurer broker probe
The Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) has called on the attorney generals and insurance departments ...
Scor puts brave face on renewals reductions
Scor has suffered falls in both non-life and life renewals as a result of the “difficult context” which saw the necessity of a capital increase and the fall in the group’s rating during 2003. Property & Casualty, large corporate accounts and credit and…
A claim on your time
Motor Report
QuestGates appointed by Teachers Assurance Company
Loss adjuster QuestGates has been appointed, along with Cunningham Lindsey, to be the adjuster for T...
Commentary - Part 20 claim failure offers cautionary advice
The recent decision of Arkin v Borchard Lines and Zim Israel Navigation Company and others (2003) sh...
A totally organic experience
Organic Farming
QuestGates appointed to Teachers panel
Loss adjuster QuestGates has been appointed, along with Cunningham Lindsey, to be the adjuster for Teachers Assurance Company.
Groupama reduces dependence on shrinking UK GI business
French insurer Groupama today reported that its British business had implemented its policy of refocusing on its core business and increasing risk selectivity in order to restore profitability, while announcing its group results for the year ended 31…
Navigators strengthens asbestos reserves
US insurance group Navigators has become the latest company to strengthen its asbestos reserves afte...
What the papers said this week
Daily Mail A Legoland worker with a paralysed arm has been awarded £20,000 compensation after the...