Spoiling the bunch?
The sub-prime mortgage crisis has already led to a slew of claims in the US but cultural differences mean the same volumes are unlikely to be seen in the UK. Nevertheless, insurers must remain aware of potential knock-on effects, as Maxine Cupitt and Chris Chapman discuss
As banks and other financial institutions announce ever-increasing losses resulting from US sub-prime mortgage and liquidity issues, local insurers are preparing for a slew of claims. Some estimates
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