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Test of liability easier in manslaughter cases
Prosecutions against companies under new corporate manslaughter laws will be more straightforward an...
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme steps in
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme is stepping in to protect customers of Monarch Insurance ...
Fraud body is given time to prove worth
The industry body charged with tackling organised insurance fraud was formally launched yesterday wi...
Appointment at Amber Credit
Paul Barrow has been made senior regional account manager at Amber Credit. He has 11 years' experien...
New body seeks Act compliance
The Association of British Insurers is lending its support to a new independent body aimed at helpin...
Equity Insurance acquires general book of Yeo Brokers
Equity Insurance has acquired the general book of Somerset broker Yeo Brokers. The undisclosed value...
North of the Border - Claims Spotlight
Manual handling should not be overlooked
The FSA issues State of Misconduct against Steven Davis
The Financial Services Authority has issued a Statement of Misconduct against Steven Davis, former c...
Appointment at AIG Insurance Management Services
AIG Insurance Management Services has appointed David Sheil as managing director of its Guernsey off...
Insurance service for older cars has been launched
A 'niche' insurance service for older cars has been launched by Provident Insurance as a hook to att...
Appointment at Jardine Lloyd Thompson
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has appointed Jim Rush as finance director. Mr Rush, who replaces George Stua...
Landmark rulings could save millions
Insurers have the potential to save millions, following two landmark Court of Appeal judgements hand...
Amalfi forms claims administration operation
Underwriting agency Amalfi has formed a claims administration operation, Amalfi Claims Management, i...
Government feels heat over flood cuts
The Liberal Democrats has added pressure on calls for the government to guarantee there will be no c...
DWP silent over plaques legislation
Lord Hunt of the Wirral has joined insurers in condemning comments from the government that compensa...
FSA highlights AR failures
One-third of general insurance firms are failing to manage their appointed representatives to the ap...
Crash unlikely to hit rates
A crash at a theme park injuring 29 people has highlighted the relative safety of such pursuits, acc...
Penny Black's insurance week
In one's experience, having the neighbours round for lunch can be stressful at the best of times but...
Appointment at Hawkins and Associates
Hawkins and Associates has appointed Richard Cable as business development manager responsible for d...
Appointment at Marsh
Marsh has expanded its local client servicing team in the Midlands with the appointment of Emma Fiel...
Broker looks to small rivals
Halifax-based broker Wilby is looking at acquiring smaller local rivals in a bid to double its reven...
Royal and Sun Alliance reveals deals with Westinsure and Towergate
Royal and Sun Alliance revealed two broker-based home and motor deals this week with Westinsure and ...
Claims against companies over climate change issues
Claims against companies for failing to take climate change issues into account could spark a rise i...
Events
12 September Stress at Work Summit The Law Society's Hall, London www.symposium-events.co.uk 15 ...