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Law report: Medical evidence crucial when determining causation and quantum in personal injuries suit
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Vicarious liability at centre of sex abuse case against carers
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Council recovers its building costs
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Metal theft: Finding a copper-bottomed solution
With metal theft on the increase due to a rise in value, how can the industry protect itself and its clients from criminals?
Q&A: Merlin's Andrew Considine on the future of loss adjusting
Is there really a shortage of young adjusters? What is Future Focus? Does CILA represent the interests of young adjusters? Merlin regional manager Andrew Considine explains all.
IT systems make Asian acquisitions an attractive option for insurers
Flexible and efficient IT systems are essential for insurers aiming to bolster Asian operations through acquisitions, according to IT consultancy Northdoor.
Antares names Mark Graham as COO
Lloyd's insurer Antares has appointed Mark Graham, pictured, to the newly created role of chief operating officer.
Jubilee recruits McGonigle in affinity bid
Specialist Lloyd's insurer Jubilee has appointed John McGonigle, pictured, as head of affinity and special risks in a shake-up to boost its affinity business.
Spotlight On Technology: Future gadgets
Science fiction has given the people of today a glimpse of tomorrow. However, spare a thought for underwriters, for whom the prospect of insuring some of the space-age gadgets featured must strike real fear, as technology develops and turns science…
Willis appoints new MD for Asia Global Solutions
Global broker Willis Group has appointed a new managing director and divisional director for its Asia Global Solutions (International) team.
Zurich to cut 342 jobs in personal lines restructuring
General insurer Zurich plans to cut 342 jobs at five of its UK offices by the end of 2014.
Barclays sets aside £300m more for PPI
Barclays Bank has announced an interim statutory loss before tax of £475m (2011: £1,655m profit), including an additional provision of £300m for payment protection insurance redress.
Canopius in US tie-up for Omega buy
Canopius has said its takeover of Omega will be funded partly by issuing new shares representing a 30% increase in shareholders' equity and a deal with US insurer Tower Group.
'Encouraging' Aspen Q1 results affected by Costa Concordia
Aspen has reported Q1 net income after tax of $78.7m (£48.6m), leading chief executive Chris O'Kane to describe his firm's early results as "encouraging" despite insurance results being affected by the sinking of the Costa Concordia.
BHSF surplus slashed by economic woes
Birmingham-based health insurer BHSF has reported premium income growth of 1.6%, but a sharp fall in surplus before tax to £1,038m compared with £3,465m for the previous year.
Engineering 'holds the key' to whiplash, says Thatcham
Thatcham Research reiterated its approach to the UK's whiplash "epidemic" at the Lyons Davidson International Whiplash Conference in Bristol.
Englehardt happy with 'good start' as Admiral turnover increases
Admiral chief executive Henry Englehardt says his full year expectations remain on track following a first quarter which yielded a 9% increase in group turnover from £539m in Q1 2011 to £586m.
Canopius swallows Omega for £164m
Omega bosses have agreed to a takeover by Canopius and will recommend the 67p a share cash offer in a deal worth £163.6m.
Spotlight On Technology: The age of uncertainty
With conventional wisdom being challenged in recent years, clarity over what models can and cannot do is urgently needed.
Your say: The challenge for LEIs
The sustainability of the traditional legal expenses model with its in-house legal operations is back on the agenda as some of the larger players in the sector implement rate rises.
View from the Top: Waiting for the next bus?
Core skills and expertise lead to success not waiting, says David Smith.
Spotlight On Technology: The developing world
With technological developments gathering pace, how will insurers cope with the influx of new gadgets and remain innovative?
North of the Border: A change in equity law for Scotland?
The Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland is an independent charitable organisation, and one of four that distributes 1% of pre-tax profits for the bank to various charities.
View from the Top: Time to get a new haircut
The obsession with market cycles has to stop, says Brendan McManus.