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Legal: Deafening whispers

Potentially massive claims related to financial products and major economic events such as the Madoff case and the collapse of Lehman Brothers indicate that reinsurance should brace itself for an upturn in disputes, writes Michael Lum

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GC files against Lockton Re

Guy Carpenter has filed a suit in a bid to recoup brokerage fees after clients followed an employee to Lockton Re. The action follows disputed brokerage fees for placing reinsurance coverage.

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Solicitors' PI: The road to reform

In recent times, the solicitors' professional indemnity market has been travelling a difficult path. Jane Bernstein examines the road ahead by taking a close look at proposed industry changes and the effect they may have.

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Solicitors' PI - regulation: Making the grade

The imminent regulatory sea change in the legal profession offers the ideal opportunity to tackle the unpalatable issue of the assigned risks pool once and for all, asserts Tim Oliver. Sorting the wheat from the chaff early on would benefit all.

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Ferma backs law directive

Good risk management and internal control systems help companies go "faster, further and more safely" and businesses should not be afraid of the 8th European Company Law Directive.

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HFW opens Geneva office

Following recent investment in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, Holman Fenwick Willan is set to open an office in Geneva in early October.

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HFW opens Geneva office

Following recent investment in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, Holman Fenwick Willan is set to open an office in Geneva in early October.

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Mediation myth debunked by settlement successes

New figures prove that personal injury cases — often cited as the exception to the rule — can be successfully mediated. Statistics from specialist not-for-profit organisation Trust Mediation reveal that, out of 33 PI cases handled between January and…

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Lord Young to recommend extension of MoJ RTA portal

Extension of the Ministry of Justice electronic portal, which handles low-value road traffic accident claims, to include employers’ liability and public liability, is expected to be a feature of Lord Young of Graffham’s upcoming review on compensation…

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Career development: Ask the expert

As an older employee, I sometimes wonder whether the age discrimination act has really made a difference to workers over 50? I often feel my experience still closes off as many doors as it opens.

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Rehab firms team up to prevent therapy drift

Rehab providers IPRS and Moving Minds have joined Forces to simultaneously address the physical and psychological needs of individuals in a move they believe will produce “very significant savings” in treatment costs for insurers and other funders.

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Claims management: Room for improvement

Getting the claims process right is imperative for brokers and insurers. Sam Barrett looks at what tops the wish list when it comes to partnering with claims management specialists.

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