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Taking it home
Service of suits clauses in the US often result in disputes, however, these could easily be avoided, argue Julian Miller and Parminder Badhan
Munich Re sells Admiral shares
Munich Re is cutting its stake in Admiral Group by almost a third in order to reduce it the concentration within its equity portfolio.
Coface places 47 countries on negative watch
Coface has reported that the credit crisis, which entered its second phase in the fourth quarter of 2008, is worsening in all areas.
Survey: 37% would steal info
A survey of office workers in the financial district of London has found that over a third (37%) wou...
WNS hands out body shop awards
Repairer Corby Car Care came out top in the recent WNS Assistance body shop awards. Smart Car UK of...
Pick of the week
Senior reporter Sarah Hills looks at the major news stories in the week's Post: Kwik Fit eyes acquisi...
In the frame
High net worth: Collectables
Kwik Fit eyes acquisitions in direct underwriting move
Kwik Fit Insurance plans to launch a direct underwriting operation within two years, and has started...
Evidence rules shake-up
Law Commission proposals on the admissibility of expert evidence will have a major impact on fraud i...
Buildings policy rise
The first quarter of 2009 saw the average quoted premium for an annual buildings insurance policy ri...
Co-op predicts crimewave
The Co-operative Insurance has predicted a credit crunch crimewave could hit the UK in the next six ...
A mutual understanding
Lindsay Sinclair
Insurers still wary over government flood plans
The Post editorial team reports from last week's property claims management briefing in London, which addressed a host of pressing and topical issues
Climate change education key for business
Businesses must play their part in encouraging greater understanding of climate change and the devel...
Senior claims staff guilty of motor fraud
Two employees of Kent-based insurer Service Underwriting Management have been jailed after being fou...
Industry has been weak
The insurance industry has been weak in offering a differentiated claims experience to customers; in...
Airmic slams crunch delay
The Association of Insurance and Risk Managers' chief executive has questioned whether the industry ...
New FNOL tool launched
Audatex has launched a new decision support tool which aims to bring savings to the first notification of loss process.
Swiftcover Iggy Pop ad banned
Swiftcover has been stopped from using Iggy Pop in its marketing by the Advertising Strandards Association because it would not insure musicians.
Marsh outlines Swine Flu business risk
Broking giant Marsh has urged business to update their continuity and crisis management plans in case the outbreak of Swine Flu worsens.
Buildings premiums up for eighth quarter running
The first quarter of 2009 saw the average quoted premium for an annual buildings insurance policy rise for the eighth successive quarter, adding a further 50p and taking it to a new high of £218.53, according to the AA's benchmark British Insurance…
AA sees first Q1 motor premium hike in six years
The average quoted premium for an annual comprehensive car insurance policy rose by more than 1 per cent over the first quarter of 2009, according to the AA's latest benchmark British Insurance Premium Index.
Power Place unveils Fortis Shop product
Power Place has linked up with Fortis to offer its Shop policy through its Open Trader software.
Swine Flu: World Health Organisation raises alert level to four
The World Health Organization has raised its alert level to four - just two notches below 'pandemic' level - for the swine flu after senior health officials said that the virus could not longer contained.