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NIG expands its network
NIG has expanded its network, with the opening of its London Thames Valley office in Watford. The o...
Cover with breeding
A niche distinct from mainstream equestrian, insuring thoroughbred racehorses is an expensive business, and the last few months have seen rates soar as some providers have left the stable. Edward Murray assesses the form of the remaining field.
An age-old issue
The Labour Government's promises concerning the provision of care for the elderly have had a massive impact on the sale of long-term care insurance. Sandy Johnstone looks at what this means for insurers and customers alike.
McLarens reunion stokes up adjuster
Loss adjusting group the Quest Gates Partnership is aiming to become the UK's largest independent a...
Homeowners fearful of flooding
Homeowners are fearful of the increased risk of flooding in the UK, but admit they are baffled by i...
Aston Scott Special Risks launches new policy
Aston Scott Special Risks, a division of Aston Scott Group, has launched Protect & Serve, a new pol...
GISC gets FSA extension
The General Insurance Standards Council will not submit its response to the Financial Services Auth...
Royal & Sun Alliance reaches out-of-court settlement.
Royal & Sun Alliance has reached an out-of-court settlement with UK mining company Cape over asbesto...
Stress at work case thrown out - Michael Barlow v Borough of Broxbourne
- (Queen's Bench Division - 24 January 2003) This case provides a further application of the prin...
Through the internet maze with Richard Griffiths
Benfield Group is the kind of big insurance company with the resources to plough into regular in-de...
Penny Black's insurance week
Some people might be strangely comforted that people in the insurance and reinsurance business also...
Claims People: turnover rise
AIM-listed loss adjuster The Claims People has announced a 240% increase in turnover to £1.04m for ...
New terrorism insurer to be closed down
A joint venture by six (re)insurers to provide worldwide terrorism insurance for property and busines...
Globaltime decision due today
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (Icao) is expected to decide today whether to try to be...
Airlines could escape terrorism liability
Tony Medniuk, chief executive of the large aviation insurer Global Aerospace Insurers, predicted that...
US terrorism law hits aircraft hull insurance market
The Homeland Security Act in the US, introduced in the wake of the 11 September 2001 terrorist attack...
High reinsurance costs 'could kill airlines'
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has claimed that high (re)insurance costs are thre...
Jon Pain appointed new managing director of C&G
Jon Pain, currently the managing director of Lloyds TSB General Insurance, has been appointed as th...
All is not rosy in the claims handling garden
A recent survey of claims handlers to analyse attitudes to work and management shows that such companies still have a long way to go to provide optimum job satisfaction. Hugh Thompson says businesses that want to succeed should heed the warnings and act…
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny is not one to miss a party, so she was disappointed not be invited, along with a group of Lon...
Esure acts over skills gap
Direct insurer Esure is looking to launch a new in-house training academy for its claims team in th...
Bodily injury claims keep on rising
Tomorrow will see the publication of the third UK bodily injury study by the International Underwri...
On public display
Inheritance tax can be costly, but for owners of fine art willing to share their masterpieces with the general public, there are alternatives to shelling out. Veronica Cowan explains the insurance implications.
High Court action could lead to massive compensation claims
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme could face millions in further payouts to policyholders ...