Professional indemnity (PI)
ABI: Solicitors PI revamp a “missed opportunity”
The Association of British Insurers has criticised the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s plans to overhaul the assigned risks pool.
SRA announces plans to scrap ARP
The Solicitors Regulation Authority will abandon the Assigned Risks Pool from October 2013.
Allianz creates PI underwriting team
Allianz commercial has established a new professional indemnity underwriting team in preparation for the launch of a new product later this month.
New online PI broker launches in Ipswich
A new online professional indemnity insurance broker has launched in Ipswich.
Interview - Michael Walter & Edward Maddison: Engaging the next generation
Lynn Rouse talks to ASL's Michael Walter and Edward Maddison about expanding horizons, operational expertise and engaging the firm's next generation.
Dual expands PI offering
Dual Corporate Risks has launched a product for computer consultants and contractors combining professional indemnity and products liability.
Stackhouse Poland buy pushes GWP to £50m
Independent broker Stackhouse Poland has pushed its gross written premium to more than £50m with the acquisition of Essex-based Allison & Partners.
Post magazine – 31 March 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Industry applauds government green light on legal cost reform - Insurance News Now - 31 March 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the industry's response to Ken Clarke's announcement that success fee recoverability in no win, no fee cases is to end.
Stackhouse Poland breaks through £50m GWP barrier with Plexstar acquisition
Broker Stackhouse Poland has acquired specialist professional indemnity broker Plexstar Insurance Services.
Political focus - big society: what's the big idea?
The voluntary sector is one set for growth, as the government pushes its Big Society theme. Edward Murray looks at what impact this is having on insurance and how the sector is provided for.
No-fault forum shopping fears calmed by lawyers
Insurance lawyers have played down fears that proposals to introduce a no-fault system for clinical negligence claims in Scotland could result in forum shopping.
Risk report attacks industry failures
The insurance industry's failure to make significant changes to the "deficient" commercial lines sector has been "wholly unacceptable", according to research firm Mactavish.
ASL expands professional liabilities team
Specialist loss adjuster ASL has recruited three solicitors to its professional liabilities practice.
Allianz global corporate appoints regional head
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) London has confirmed Gary Everson as regional head of financial lines.
Allianz global corporate appoints regional head
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) London has confirmed Gary Everson as regional head of financial lines.
Professional lines boss departs Aspen
Aspen has parted company with head of professional lines Nick Evans, Post Online understands.
Professional indemnity - legal services shake up: a plethora of problems for solcitors?
With the legal services industry set for a structural shake-up, Mike Willis and Lindsay Bowskill consider the impact on its insurers.
Chartis web app launches
Chartis has launched a web app for two of its SME products, so brokers can obtain speculative or last-minute quotes while on the move.
Howden targets energy and marine markets
Howden is planning to enter the offshore energy and marine markets in a bid to diversify its international book of business.
Solicitor ARP audit after cover under-reporting
Solicitors' professional indemnity insurers could escape an increase in their exposure to the assigned risks pool following an audit of their premiums.
Schemes - Conception & construction: Special delivery
Setting up schemes to cover specialist sectors can be a lucrative business - but it requires brokers, insurers and customers to work together. Stephanie Denton looks at this evolving market.
Legal update - Successor practice rules: A legal minefield
As law firms acquire work from distressed practices, both they and professional indemnity insurers need to be wary of the rules regarding succession. Craig Jones reports.
Mobile technology - Brokers: How can technology benefit the way brokers do business
With more advanced smartphones and tablet computers, Rachel Gordon asks if mobile technology is merely the latest passing fad, or the shape of the future for the broking community.