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Commercial insurance "crisis looming"
The Association of Insurance and Risk Managers has welcomed today’s Mactavish / PwC report, which it claims has “lifted the lid” on a “potential crisis” looming in the UK commercial insurance market.
APPG - 20 years in force: Representation for the industry
With its 20th anniversary just passed, David Worsfold looks at the success of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Insurance & Financial Services, detailing some key highlights from two decades of debate.
Cunningham becomes Airmic partner
Cunningham Lindsey has become the Association of Insurance and Risk Managers’ 16th corporate partner.
Interview - Tim Oliver: The capacity for flux
Incoming president of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers Tim Oliver tells Mairi MacDonald how the organisation plans to adapt to a changing legal environment over the coming 12 months.
Ferma and BIPAR sign broker transparency protocol
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations and the European Federation of Insurance Intermediaries today announced they have signed a protocol on the transparency of intermediation in business insurance.
Ferma and BIPAR sign broker transparency protocol
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations and the European Federation of Insurance Intermediaries today announced they have signed a protocol on the transparency of intermediation in business insurance.
Law Commission gains “strong support” for damages proposals
The Law Commission has revealed that its proposals to modify current insurance contract law on damages has been well received by the industry.
Claims Event news: Airmic aligns itself with ABI to support Jackson review
The Association of Insurance and Risk Managers has emphasised it is "fully supportive" of Lord Justice Jackson's review of civil litigation costs.
Lord Young reaction: Airmic supports good news for claimants
The Association of Risk Managers has has welcomed the Lord Young review as good news for claimants.
Willis: Aon backtrack on contingent commissions is "wake up" call to the market
Willis claims Aon's announcement that it would resume accepting contingent commissions “where appropriate and legally permissible” is a wake up call to insurance buyers.
Willis: Aon backtrack on contingent commissions is "wake up" call to the market
Willis claims Aon's announcement that it would resume accepting contingent commissions “where appropriate and legally permissible” is a wake up call to insurance buyers.
Airmic calls on government to toughen EL insurance stance
The Association of Insurance and Risk Managers has urged the government to take a tougher stance on organisations that fail to buy employers' liability insurance.
Insurance Block Exemption Regulation
The insurance block exemption has in the past helped European insurers to avoid competition issues. However, as Jakki May explains a recent tightening of the rules means insurers must put their practices under scrutiny.
Late claims payment fine
Insurers should expect to pay damages to their clients when they are slow to pay claims, according to the Association of Insurance and Risk Managers.
Risk managers call for penalties for late payment of claims
Insurers should expect to pay damages to their clients when they are slow to pay claims, according to the Association of Insurance and Risk Managers.
Post in print – 17 June 2010
News editor Mairi MacDonald outlines the major news stories from this week’s issue of Post, including: the possibility that the government may look to buy more insurance in a strategic move to cut costs; Tesco price comparison coming under scrutiny…
Airmic chief executive reveals what’s next for non-disclosure
As the Association of Insurance and Risk Managers unveiled its plans this week to tackle the failings of UK insurance law on the key issue of non-disclosure, Lynn Rouse spoke to chief executive John Hurrell to get more detail on what will happen and when.
Marsh: more companies adopting sustainability strategies
As demand grows from consumers, investors and governments for businesses to become more sustainable, companies are beginning to change their strategy and planning.
"Softer" skills key for risk managers finds Ace survey
Risk managers who can demonstrate a mastery of the so-called ‘softer’ skills are increasingly one step ahead of their peers when it comes to unlocking the door to the most senior risk management roles.
"Softer" skills key for risk managers finds Ace survey
Risk managers who can demonstrate a mastery of the so-called ‘softer’ skills are increasingly one step ahead of their peers when it comes to unlocking the door to the most senior risk management roles.
Risk managers urged to consider insurance for M&A deals
There are signs of resurgence in the mergers and acquisitions market after the comparative down-turn in 2008 and 2009, with the number of warranty and indemnity policies written by Chartis Insurance in the UK in 2010 forecast to increase by more than 100…
Miller unveils Global Service Barometer
Miller Insurance Services has launched a new Global Service Barometer to help risk managers define their broking structure.
RSA accident defensibility
RSA has launched a claims defensibility programme for large corporate clients to enhance risk management issues surrounding accidents in the workplace.