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EU may exempt liability insurers from Iran sanctions
The European Union is considering relaxing rules on indemnifying Iranian tankers, to allow insurers to provide cover for third-party and environmental liability.
Car insurance tops web search queries
Quarterly research by Greenlight found insurance-related searches in January totalled 1.9 million, down from more than 2.3 million in October 2011, but car insurance searches leapt.
Clarke steps up as chairman of Liiba
Miller chief executive Graham Clarke has been elected chairman of the London & International Insurance Brokers' Association.
Large Tohoku aftershocks hit Japan
Insured losses from two earthquakes which occurred in Japan on 14 March will be less than $100m, according to Eqecat.
National Windscreens bullish on growth
National Windscreens commercial director Peter Marsden has claimed rivals are suffering not from the market decline but from National's growth.
RIMS welcomes broker transparency win
US insurance buyers group the Risk and Insurance Management Society has welcomed a court of appeal ruling confirming brokers must declare their earnings from insurers.
Singapore motor sector returns to profit for first time since 2005
The Singapore domestic general insurance industry registered strong growth amid global economic uncertainty and huge catastrophic losses experienced in other markets, according to the latest figures from the General Insurance Association in the country.
Market moves: Insurers are the main movers
Insurers were, once again, the main movers and shakers this week, Ecclesiastical leading the way with the appointment of four new directors, while Allianz, QBE, XL and Arc Legal also welcomed new staff.
Career developments: CILA launches internship programme
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters is marking the 50th anniversary of its Royal Charter with the launch a new internship scheme.
Law report: Harsh decision for defendant driver in restricted view crash
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Attached condition means no Part 36
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Law report: Insufficient evidence to prove link to periventricular leucomalacia
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Law report: Connection found for overseas job
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Digital Insurance Strategies: Online commercial market primed for lift-off
Businesses in the UK are ‘crying out’ to buy commercial insurance online, despite claims to the contrary from industry commentators.
Digital Insurance Stategies: Industry-wide smartphone claims app is way forward
Technology-savvy experts believe the introduction of an industry-wide smartphone claims app could improve take-up.
Brokers fear possible negative impact of Scottish independence on industry
As the Scottish National Party's campaign for independence in the 2014 referendum gets underway, the insurance industry has expressed concern about how it might be regulated in an independent Scotland.
Axa/QBE deals likely to pave way for onslaught of investment in Far East
The multimillion-pound deals struck in South East Asia by Axa and QBE last week produced the first ripple of what is expected to grow into a tidal wave of investment enquiries in the fast-growing region.
Aftermath of Japan earthquake serves as reality check for insurance industry
One year ago, Japan was shaken to its core by a magnitude nine earthquake. The shockwaves from Tohoku-Oki on 11 March 2011 are still causing ripples among insurers, risk modelling firms and reinsurers.
Ancillary income still under scrutiny, despite boost to Admiral profits
After easing the pressure built up during a bodily injury claims-ravaged third quarter, bosses at Admiral have been warned that this year's hot topic of ancillary income could yet provide a sting in the tail.
Career developments: Allianz unveils scholarship scheme
Allianz has launched a new scholarship programme for brokers hoping to gain a Chartered Insurance Institute diploma in insurance.
Law report: Claimants win in breach of covenant claim
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Law report: Case centred on 'affected person' status of landlord
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Digital Insurance Strategies: Boards need to see ROI from digital innovations
RSA direct arm More Than has delivered "six-figure" savings in a matter of months with its online renewal system, driving "huge benefits" for the business.
Digital Insurance Stategies: 2012 will finally be the year of the smartphone
This is the year for mobile technology to really take off, according to Amir Rozenberg, APM global manager mobile, Compuware Gomez.