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A deep-rooted problem
Although subsidence claims seem to have levelled off, the recent wet weather and mild temperatures could see an explosion in tree growth, which could pull the ground from under insurers' feet. Simon Threadgold reports.
What the papers said this week
Daily Mail The boss of struggling Equitable Life has ditched his wife of 33 years for his secre...
The NAIC urges Congress to take action
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners has urged Congress to take action in the enforc...
Appointment at ATL Software
Claims management systems provider ATL Software has added to its sales team. Darren Green has been ...
TAG: courts slash ATE premiums
Defendant insurers have been given a fillip by the Supreme Court Costs Office, following a ruling l...
Hatton test applied in stress case
Foumeny v University of Leeds; (Court of Appeal - 16 April 2003).
Last chance on CP 160
The clock is ticking, as last week's Post Magazine management briefing on regulation, held in London, stressed. Jonathan Swift and David Worsfold report.
Met steps up terrorism fight
The Metropolitan Police has called in the former commander of British special forces, Major-General...
Reinsurers face Kuwait payouts
Reinsurers could now face substantial payouts relating to the 1990 Gulf War, following a "definitiv...
Aon Travel looks to affinity arm to expand
Aon Travel is working closely with the Aon Affinity Insurance Services division to develop its busi...
Insurers lobby on liability
The insurance industry has renewed its lobbying efforts across Europe in an attempt to prevent the ...
NIG: Whiteside agency cancelled
In the article Two years to unpick Preston Whiteside (Post Magazine, 1 May, p3), it is stated that ...
CII joins Biba to provide FSA competency solution
The Chartered Insurance Institute has joined forces with the British Insurance Brokers' Association...
Appointment at Colegate Group
Barry Bromley has joined the senior management team at The Colegate Group. He was previously contro...
Terror on the shelves?
As security measures for high-profile terrorism targets are stepped up, the danger has increased for businesses. According to the World Health Organisation, food terrorism could be one possible manifestation of this. John Lewis warns that current cover…
Appointment at Markerstudy Group
Jim Costin has joined the board of the motor insurance provider Markerstudy Group. Mr Costin, who r...
Riddell calls for greater FSA role
Zurich UK General Business chief executive Geoff Riddell has called on the Financial Services Autho...
Appointment at Allianz Cornhill
Jason Hawksworth has been appointed Allianz Cornhill development manager in Leeds. Mr Hawksworth jo...
The promise of regulation
Financial Services Authority regulation is on its way, says Pierre Lefevre, Groupama's chief executive, who urges brokers to focus on the benefits and make use of all the help available to ensure they are fully compliant by the 2005 deadline.
Appointment at Exeter Friendly Society
Exeter Friendly Society has recruited Chris Barkell to the newly created role of overseas business ...
Byrne & Stacey Underwriting launches web-based travel insurance
Byrne & Stacey Underwriting is launching a new web-based travel insurance service in June. It has al...
AM Best downgrades financial strength rating of The Underwriter
Ratings agency AM Best has downgraded the financial strength rating of beleaguered London market in...
Green liability crisis looms
With the current employers' liability crisis still very much a live issue, the seeds of another lia...
Adjuster case may open floodgates
The Trustee of the Miller Fisher pension scheme has voiced concerns over a decision by the Pensions...