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Asbestos claim signed away - Alan Matthews v Ministry of Defence
(House of Lords - 13 February 2003) Alan Matthews served in the Royal Navy as an electrical mecha...
A jolt for whiplash claims
Whiplash is costing insurers dear, with about eight in 10 of all motor personal injury claims relating to the condition. Many are realising that speed and appropriateness of treatment response is vital to keep payouts down - and can also help weed out…
All tarred with the same brush
When it comes to tackling non-disclosure, the insurance industry has traditionally treated all UK policyholders as potential fraudsters, asking what many customers perceive to be unnecessary questions. Stuart Johnson suggests a more transparent approach…
Creechurch to float on AIM
Lloyd's managing agency Creechurch is looking to raise capital, with a flotation on the Alternative...
Rubicon appointed by Swinton
Rubicon has been appointed by broker Swinton to run off the call centre operation in Lurgan, Irelan...
Bollington to go national following MBO
Macclesfield-based broker the Bollington Group is aiming to establish itself as a national broking ...
Judiciary key to rehab progress
The need for a catalyst to take the practice of rehabilitation "to another level" has been recognis...
WPA to target self-employed
Health insurer Western Provident Association will start to actively market its Flexible Health prod...
Zurich opts for India after pilot
Zurich this week confirmed it is expanding its call centre services in India, after a successful 12-m...
Relegation looms
Investors in struggling insurer Royal & Sun Alliance waited anxiously this week to see if the compa...
Where now for healthcare?
Predictions have been made that successful reform of the NHS would dampen demand for private medical cover, but insurers often reject this. With little sign of NHS improvement yet, Sarah Pearse assesses the government'sproposals and their likelihood of…
Adjusting to market shifts
This year could prove to be a watershed for the loss adjusting sector as insurers choose their partners for the coming years. Anthony Gould talks to Ian Muress about his views on the UK market and his strategy at US giant Crawford.
View from the Top - Andrew Torrance, general manager, Allianz Cornhill
The year 2003 is the one that will demonstrate whether the UK's general insurers have learnt the le...
Cybit implements Fleetstar-Online
Cybit, the provider of fleet management and telematics solutions, has implemented its Fleetstar-Onl...
Feeling the heat
The pressure has been building on the critical illness market as advances in medical science have increased the costs of supplying cover. Jonathan Swift says after a long period with little innovation it is time this sector became a hotbed of activity.
Biba and GISC due to make address
The British Insurance Brokers' Association and the General Insurance Standards Council were both du...
CCTV case a catalyst for privacy laws in UK
- Case of Peck v The United Kingdom(European Court of Human Rights - 28 January 2003) In this cas...
Ladbrokes: no need for cover
Further to the article "Insurers attack Ladbrokes plan, Post Magazine, 20 February, p3) I would lik...
Insurers back Labour on foundation move
The health insurance sector has welcomed the government's intention to establish several 'foundatio...
Churchill steers clear of PMI
Direct insurer Churchill has decided not to enter the private medical insurance market, after a who...
Appointments at Wellington Re
Wellington Re, which has changed its name to Aspen Insurance UK, trading in the London market as As...
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.