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Appointment at Donns.

Manchester-based Donns Solicitors has promoted Nicky Lunt and Amanda Anson to partners and Ayesha Na...

Upwardly mobile?

Joining a firm of loss adjusters is a sound career move for a graduate engineer, however, gaining a solid foundation in insurance will ultimately facilitate their speedy upward career progression, says Simon Threadgold.

Under the hammer.

The consequences for auction houses of unknowingly selling a stolen item can be severe. A code of due diligence has been hammered out and by following it, they show good faith - a vital defence if the worst should happen, says Richard Ellis.

Appointment at Munters.

Property damage restoration company Munters has appointed Jane Noble as team manager for the north-e...

Survival rates.

If the Financial Services Authority was to impose a fixed-fee system in general insurance, this could cause problems for brokers. A shift in culture, greater efficiency and diversity are perhaps the best ways to capitalise on their existing assets and…

On the right track.

The advent of DNA-based security techniques has been a major boost to the tracking and recovery of stolen pieces of art or antiques. And with the growing support of insurers, the police and policyholders, fine art thieves had better watch their backs,…

Union action.

Industrywide consolidation, growing fears for job security and changes in legislation have meant the finance trade unions Amicus and Unifi are playing a larger role in workplace relations in the insurance sector. Lynn Rouse looks at the implications of…

Last resort for foot and mouth?

Last week, the Association of British Insurers suggested the government could become insurer of last resort in the event of another outbreak of foot and mouth disease, adopting a similar approach to Pool Re. Lance Harvey looks at the issues.

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