Environmental liability

FM Global research underlines sprinkler importance

Automatic fire sprinkler protection can significantly cut the environmental impact of fires in addition to its proven effectiveness at minimising property damage. That is the key finding of new US scientific research published this week.

New senior manager appointed at BGL

Nik Hobson has been appointed as senior manager for panel development. Mr Hobson’s appointment brings the panel development team up to 17, compared to seven employees 18 months ago.

Insurer majority alive to specialist need

The article by Martin Richell of the Raw Group ('Contamination frustration', www.postonline.co.uk/1567567) correctly warns against the employment of inexperienced contractors when dealing with contamination incidents.

Enough being done?

November's flooding in Cumbria once again highlighted this growing risk and coincided with publication of the Flood and Water Management Bill. Tony Hutchins assesses the proposals and asks if the government is doing enough to manage flood risks.

Contamination frustration

The appropriate methods for the clean up of contamination are not always followed to the letter. Martin Richell reports on the liability issues that can occur when this is the case.

The green imperative

The entire spectrum of insurance takes environmental change seriously and has made great strides, though more can still be done, writes Toby Stubbs.

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