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Commercial landlords warned over environmental liability
Cowens claims they could face claims for damages and be subjected to action from regulatory bodies for failing to address environmental safety, even if it is a tenant who is at fault.
View from the top - Lex Baugh: Is Jackson beneficial?
What are we to make of Lord Justice Jackson's proposals for civil litigation costs? Are they beneficial for the insurance industry? And what of the claimant?
New US health bill will regulate health insurers
Barack Obama's new health bill will regulate health insurers but seek to be more moderate in a number of other ways.
Select & Protect urges brokers to help homeowners cover gadgets
Select & Protect has urged brokers to help policyholders effectively cover their mobile phones, mp3 players and other gadgets under their household policies.
Biba 2010: professionalism focus
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has confirmed its business focused seminar programme for its 2010 conference and exhibition to be held on 19-20 May. Post, Insurance Age and PB are the official media partners for the conference.
QBE appoints new Manchester property underwriter
QBE European Operations has appointed Simon Smith as property underwriter in its Manchester office.
Arista appoints new regional underwriting manager
Commercial lines underwriter Arista Insurance has promoted Anthony Foulds to regional underwriting manager for the South East.
Deutsche Bank to take on £3bn BMW longevity risks
Deutsche Bank is to take over the longevity risks of nearly £3bn of pension liabilities from BMW’s UK scheme in what will be the largest deal ever done in corporate longevity insurance in the UK.
Deutsche Bank to take on £3bn BMW longevity risks
Deutsche Bank is to take over the longevity risks of nearly £3bn of pension liabilities from BMW’s UK scheme in what will be the largest deal ever done in corporate longevity insurance in the UK.
More than half of skiers hit slopes without lessons
Research by Insure and Go shows that 54% of skiers and snowboarders hit the pistes without getting lessons.
Dai-ichi Life plans $11.7bn IPO
Dai-ichi Life aims to raise about Y1,070bn ($11.7bn) when it lists in Tokyo on April 1, in what would potentially be the largest initial public offering since Visa’s $19.7bn listing in 2008.
Madeira floods cause extensive damage
Violent flooding on Portuguese holiday island kills at least 42 with reports of major damage to buildings and transport infrastructure
Madeira floods cause extensive damage
Violent flooding on Portuguese holiday island kills at least 42 with reports of major damage to buildings and transport infrastructure
Bupa revamps trading platform
Bupa has launched an enhanced online trading system for intermediaries that sell its individual protection products.
Aegis enters reinsurance treaty market
Aegis London has entered the reinsurance treaty business with the appointment of Chris White as property treaty underwriter.
RDT opens Halifax office
Insurance administration specialists RDT has opened a new office in Halifax after a 50% surge in revenues.
Aviva warns of the importance of having the right insurance
With the increase in empty shops on UK high streets, Aviva is warning property owners of the importance of having the right insurance in place in the event of crime and malicious damage.
Allianz will not renew business in Iran
Hannover Re also says that it conducts reinsurance treaty business in the region but will only continue to do so if it complies strictly with United Nations and European Union sanctions
Allianz will not renew business in Iran
Hannover Re also says that it conducts reinsurance treaty business in the region but will only continue to do so if it complies strictly with United Nations and European Union sanctions
Choice Quote signs PF deal
Choice Quote Insurance Services has appointed Premium First to manage its premium finance as of 1 April 2010.
Allianz in Dublin recruitment drive
Allianz Worldwide Care adds 30 new jobs at its headquarters in Park West Business Campus, Nangor Road, Dublin 12.
Allianz in Dublin recruitment drive
Allianz Worldwide Care adds 30 new jobs at its headquarters in Park West Business Campus, Nangor Road, Dublin 12.
Sterling launches executive business product
Sterling Insurance has launched a new executive business product which includes cover for the departure of lotto winning employees and PR costs for reputational damage.
UK business insolvencies hits lowest rate in January since June 2007
The latest Insolvency Index from Experian has revealed a positive picture in January, with the rate of business failures falling to its lowest point since June 2007.