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Lords oppose duty of care case ruling - John Tomlinson v Congleton
(House of Lords - 31 July 2003) The claimant, aged 18, went to the defendants' park which had a la...
Equity principle tested by case.
National Commercial Bank (Jamaica) Limited v Raymond Hew and Clifton Hew (as executors of the estate...
In the fast lane.
After six years of growing premium income the UK motor insurance market has come within a whisker of break-even point, reveals Standard & Poor's annual motor report. David Laxton looks at how the latest figures stack up.
Industry role in downfall questioned.
A leading credit insurer has dismissed claims that the beleaguered electrical retailer Powerhouse wa...
Appointment at Zurich London.
Zurich has appointed George Bolton to the London office as the first trade credit insurance underwri...
Industry calls for camera crack down on uninsured.
The use of automatic number plate recognition cameras, to combat the problem of uninsured drivers, c...
Regency numbers are growing.
Weston-super-Mare-based warranty and insurance scheme broker Regency Group is aiming to almost doubl...
SSL hires Xchanging Ins-sure Services.
SSL Insurance Brokers has hired Xchanging Ins-sure Services to deliver a document management solutio...
Halifax General Insurance extends sponsorship deal.
Halifax General Insurance has extended its £1m sponsorship deal with Sky News Weather by developing ...
Appointment at Haven Knox-Johnston.
Haven Knox-Johnston has appointed Paul Birch as business development manager. With more than 13 year...
Buy imminent for Claims People.
AIM-listed loss adjuster The Claims People is in advanced negotiations over a £400,000 acquisition, ...
Commerzbank calls for Munich Re to sell primary insurance business.
Commerzbank this week called for Munich Re to dispose of its primary insurance business in order to ...
S&P: time runs out for motor market.
Premium rates in the UK motor insurance market look to have peaked, with most players having failed ...
A period drama?
Although it may seem easy to unlock the hidden charm of a listed building, there are many potential obstacles ahead before it can be made into an ideal home. Ensuring the property is properly insured is a fundamental building block, says Mira Butterworth.
Appointment at JDC Consultants.
JDC Consultants has made two new appointments. Matthew Downing, previously with Compaq, is IT manage...
AIG Private Client Group introduces excess flood coverage.
AIG Private Client Group, a division of the property and casualty subsidiaries of AIG, has introduce...
On the mark.
Chris Wall uncovers the basics of a good employee benefits scheme.
Action group to review Ombudsman.
The Equitable Members Action Group is to seek leave of the court for a judicial review into the find...
Misys office move affects 30 staff.
Some 30 staff at Misys General Insurance are being asked to re-locate 100 miles away after the softw...
Heatwave sparks car crime spree.
The summer heatwave has sparked a car crime spree across the UK that will leave insurers facing a he...
Euler Hermes heads to Romania.
Credit insurer Euler Hermes has opened an office in Romania to sell insurance and debt-collecting se...
Jelf Insurance acquires Kallender Walwynwith.
Jelf Insurance Brokers has acquired Trowbridge commercial broker Kallender Walwynwith and intends to...
Bomb blast fails to deter India-based insurers.
UK insurers have insisted they will continue to increase their penetration into the Indian marketpla...
Fines branded "insane" by MIB director.
The government's decision to review the UK system of motor insurance, to help tackle the problem of ...