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Jailed on gun charge.
An American who followed advice from his insurer regarding safeguarding his property has been thrown...
Subrogation may not be best policy.
The principle that costs follow the event is not limited to a party who has acted unreasonably in pu...
Multi National, risk, layered.
The challenges facing the risk manager of a multi-national company are enormous but they can be solved if the right lead is given, says Alan Fleming in conversation with David Worsfold.
Perfect timing of ABI's get-tough stance.
The end of the road is about to be reached by almost 100 independent intermediaries which have faile...
Help, I need somebody.
A recent survey of over 600 computer users has revealed women are twice as likely as men to consult ...
ABI reveals the cost of crime.
Criminals are mugging the average household for £31 a week despite the fact the cost of insurance cl...
Appointment at James Chapman.
James Chapman & Cop has expanded its personal injury team with the appointment of senior solicitor S...
Call for action on pension plans.
Government inertia over the introduction of stakeholder pensions is confusing potential customers an...
Lloyd's job loss is sign of the times.
The news that Lloyd's has felt able to dispense with the services of a public affairs manager is an ...
£5bn still must be spent to beat the bug.
Software specialist Logica has warned insurers that UK firms still need to find an extra £5bn to tac...
Managing risks with small fries.
How are brokers who are used to providing risk management packages to big businesses dealing with the issues of smaller companies? David Fanning finds out.
Claims handling.
Accident repairers PHH has launched Cendant Claims Plus to replace PHH Insurer Services and PHH Acci...
Transport Club moves into Poland.
The Through Transport Club has expanded its giant liability and equipment insurance empire by invadi...
Concern over Eastern Europe's ISM problems.
Eastern Europe is still failing to get to grips with the implementation of the ISM code four months ...
Brokers warned over rogue ULR companies.
Brokers could find themselves in a legal minefield if they carry on using unscrupulous uninsured los...
Employers clamp down on sickness absence.
Employers are introducing tighter controls on sickness absence in a bid to reduce sickness bills whi...
Adjusting to storm claims.
I refer to your comment Why there is a storm brewing for loss adjusters (PM, 3 Sept, p??). As my com...
Training for success.
NFU Mutual & Avon has been grooming a successful work force for years. Jonathan Swift talks to Ian Jackson about the company's award-winning training programme.
Women-only group set up.
A new association called Women in Reinsurance looks poised to take off after a successful meeting at...
Zurich Group to sell London outfit.
Zurich Group, the Swiss insurer that next week completes its £22bn merger with British American Fina...
Board reshuffle at RSA.
The Board of Royal & Sun Alliance has announced sweeping changes to its management structure due to ...
Caravan theft warning.
Norwich Union has warned caravan enthusiasts to protect their vehicles from cunning thiefs during th...
First past the post-natal.
Grip has broadened its range of non-discriminatory insurance products with Equality, the first polic...
PIA goes out with wave of hard-hitting action.
Insurance industry regulators are going out with a bang rather than a whimper, issuing a wave of exp...