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Total Objects director aims for North Pole
A director at insurance software solutions provider Total Objects is preparing to trek to the North Pole to raise money for the Coins Foundation charity
Groupama launches three-year talent plan
Groupama Insurances has launched a corporate initiative to drive talent within the company with the appointment of a new talent and resourcing manager.
Open GI trading clinicsgreen-lighted
A series of clinics aimed at helping brokers get the most out of their Open GI trading systems has been accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute for the third year running.
CII launches campaign to woo young people
the Chartered Insurance Institute has launched an online campaign aimed at showing young people the variety of opportunities that a career in insurance can offer.
Law reports: Wincanton loses appeal against liability for second injury
Robert Eric Spencer v Wincanton Holdings (Wincanton Logistics) (Court of Appeal — 21 December 2009)
Law reports: Appeal court leaves costs decision alone
Sughra Sulaman v Axa Insurance and another (Court of Appeal — 9 December 2009)
Law reports: Council appeals successfully against horse fair charge
Glaister and others v Appleby-in-Westmorland Town Council (Court of Appeal — 9 December 2009)
Fears rise as process reforms approach
Concerns are mounting that the imminent Ministry of Justice claims process reforms could encourage claims to be settled without medical evidence, creating significant exposures for solicitors and insurers.
MoJ defends itself over claims of "done deal"
The Ministry of Justice has defended its decision to shorten the response time for its defamation costs consultation paper after the Legal Expenses Insurance Group hit out at the "arbitrary reduction" last week.
Biba warns brokers on data loss concerns
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has warned brokers after the government stepped up plans to impose heavy fines for data security breaches.
44% in the dark on corporate manslaughter
A SURVEY by Allianz of brokers' awareness of the Corporate Manslaughter Act has revealed 44% are unaware of the penalties it proposes.