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Eversheds welcomes “common sense” Baker ruling
Law firm Eversheds has backed the Supreme Court ruling overturning the case of Baker v Quantum, hailing the decision as a victory for “common sense”.
Baker ruling brings “much needed clarity”
Law firm Keoghs has hailed the Supreme Court ruling in Baker v Quantum for employer’s liability deafness claims.
Pleural plaques fight set to continue vow insurers - Insurance News Now – 14 April 2011
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories which includes the insurance industry’s vow to continue battling the Scottish government’s decision to compensate pleural plaques, despite losing a judicial review in Edinburgh.
Zurich welcomes Baker ruling
Insurer Zurich has backed a Supreme Court judgment overturning the Court of Appeal decision in Baker v Quantum Group Clothing.
Insurers fail in pleural plaques bid
Insurers Axa, Aviva, RSA and Zurich have failed in their efforts to overturn Scottish legislation allowing claims to be brought for asbestos-related conditions, such as pleural plaques.
Zurich confirms Norgrove appointment
Zurich has confirmed the appointment of Ken Norgrove as chief executive for its general insurance business in Ireland.
Zurich confirms Norgrove appointment
Zurich has confirmed the appointment of Ken Norgrove as chief executive for its general insurance business in Ireland.
Howden launches surveyors PI product
Howden Insurance Brokers has launched a new UK professional indemnity product for chartered surveyors with a fee income of under £750 000.
Disease claims - ELTO: location, location, location
Difficulties inherent in identifying the relevant insurer in a long-tail disease claim led to the creation of the Employers' Liability Tracing Office. Anne Griffiths and Alan Hunter explain what is needed to make it work.
London authorities unveil combined insurance panel
An insurance purchasing body incorporating eight London councils has selected Aviva, Lloyd's and Zurich to sit on its panel of insurance providers.
Aggregators join ABI and Biba in fraud fight - Insurance News Now – 7 April 2011
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how aggregators have teamed up with the Association of British Insurers and the British Insurance Brokers’ Association in a bid to fight fraud.
Zurich unveils commercial appointments
Zurich has made three senior appointments to its commercial broker team within its UK general insurance business.
Q1 nat-cats to cost Zurich $500m
Zurich has estimated that aggregate claims of approximately US$500m for the five natural disasters to hit the Asia-Pacific region since the beginning of the year.
Political focus - big society: what's the big idea?
The voluntary sector is one set for growth, as the government pushes its Big Society theme. Edward Murray looks at what impact this is having on insurance and how the sector is provided for.
RBSI ousts Esure to win Sainsbury’s Finance contract – Insurance News Now – 24 March 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week’s major general insurance stories including the decision by Sainsbury’s Finance to replace its current motor insurance provider Esure, with Royal bank of Scotland Insurance.
Zurich Ireland move beckons for Norgrove
Former Travelers Ireland vice president Ken Norgrove is poised to be named as Zurich chief executive for Ireland, Insurance Insight has learnt.
Zurich Ireland move beckons for Norgrove
Former Travelers Ireland vice president Ken Norgrove is poised to be named as Zurich chief executive for Ireland, Post has learnt.
Zurich brings new product to the party
Zurich has launched specialist insurance cover for the Royal Wedding.
Insurers shut Bahrain offices
A host of international insurers have closed their offices in Bahrain as civil unrest continues to sweep through the Gulf state.
Select committee under fire over referral disclosure plans
Motor insurers have hit back at government proposals forcing the industry to disclose details of their referral fee arrangements.
Household: can no claims discounts be applied to household insurance?
With Axa set to offer no claims discounts to household customers, Amy Ellis reports on market reaction and whether others will follow suit.
In series: tackling the problem of fraud
Fraud is no longer the elephant in the room for the industry — but insurers still need to go on the offensive to tackle the issues, says Rachel Gordon.
LMIE aims for slice of mid-corp market
Liberty Mutual insurance Europe is targeting rivals Ace and Chubb for a larger slice of the mid-corporate market - a sector it believes will act as a “springboard” into the wider UK market.
Interview - Jason Stockwood: A match made in heaven
Moving from the online dating world to insurance broking seems an unusual step. Jason Stockwood explains to Daniel Dunkley what he can bring to the sector.