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Arson comes under fire.

The cost of arson in schools has rocketed over the last few years. Some blame complacency because of past successes, but whatever the reason, local authorities must take a pro-active stance - and insurers can help, says Lynn Rouse.

For the record.

Back office compliance regulation has been relegated to the bottom of the list by many insurers but, with the Financial Services Authority preparing to carry out inspections, says Shaun O'Leary, there is little time to waste.

A warm welcome.

On assuming control in 2004, the Financial Services Authority looks set to turn up the heat on training and competence. Rachel Gordon considers the impact on the industry - brokers outside BIBA and retail companies for whom, so far, the issue has been on…

Covering all the angles.

As the public becomes more litigious and the law more complex, commercial clients are demanding more from their insurance. Simon Threadgold looks at the spectrum of covers available as insurers and brokers mix and match to protect against any eventuality.

Too little, too late?

The poor service standards and restricted choice that brokers predicted would arise from the last few years' widespread consolidation among insurers has strained relationships between the two. Richard Adams asks if it is too late to repair the damage.

Ex-Axa man targets brokers.

Commercial and household broker LHR has recruited Chris Braysher, formerly of Axa, to spearhead its ...

Profit warning?

Although many predicted it would be a profitable sector, solicitors' professional indemnity is proving difficult, with some insurers having to pull out. Some of these challenges are also being reflected in the wider PI market. Veronica Cowan reports on…

Taking note.

The fact that the UK has not set a date for joining the euro should not deter insurers from doing their homework, as the market will need all the extra time it can get in order to prepare for the complicated changeover, warns Peter Havelock.

Making sense of vital statistics.

The insurance industry is reliant on social statistics to help it evaluate the risks associated with certain covers. Peter Falush looks at the government's recently published Social trends and indulges in a spot of number-crunching.

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