Public liability (PL)
Event insurance: Dancing in the street
Next year could be huge for the events industry, with the Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics taking place. With a host of celebrations occurring, can the events insurance sector capitalise?
Expert opinion: A missed opportunity
MP for Blackburn Jack Straw's proposed bill will have no effect on fraud or premiums, says Philip Dicken, strategic partnersip director, New Law.
Law report: Time-bar ruling overturned as liability was not established
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Ex-Swiftcover CEO Blowers back with new online start-up
Online insurance broker Qmetric has been granted full Financial Services Authority approval and is said to be a “few weeks” away from adding three major insurers to the panel of its specialist consumer brand Policy Expert.
Charity insurance: Charitable status
Despite facing economic pressures, charities are being pushed into the spotlight as a natural fit to run services for the ‘Big Society’. Mark Ingram looks at developments in this sector.
Post history - 20 years ago: The cost of keeping the kids safe
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 20 years ago reveals.
Sport - Olympics: The Olympic challenge
With only 12 months to go until the opening ceremony, Rachel Gordon attempts to break through the veil of secrecy and assess the insurance industry's role in the London 2012 Olympics.
Post history - 30 years ago: Insurers take £1 premium for fireworks
Looking back through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 30 years ago reveals.
Law report: Accident highlights dangers of accepting H&S responsibility
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Kennedys opens ninth international office
Dispute resolution law firm Kennedys has created an Irish operation through a merger with Dublin firm O'Hare O'Connor Walshe.
Interview - David Bott: In the Apil hotseat
With claimant lawyers facing radical change over the next year following the Jackson Review, David Bott has a turbulent introduction to his tenancy as the new Apil president. Leigh Jackson talks to the man whose job it is to steady the ship through these…
PI claims costs to rise to £9.7bn by 2014
A report by Datamonitor has found that costs faced by the personal injury insurance industry are likely to keep climbing for some time – rising from £8.4bn in 2010 to £9.7bn by 2014 – driven by the growth in the number of motor personal injury claims.
G4S acquires Cotswold Group
G4S Secure Solutions UK & Ireland has strengthened its covert surveillance and investigations capability with the acquisition of The Cotswold Group.
News analysis - Jackson: getting the personal injury balance right
Plans to abolish the recovery of success fees and ATE premiums mean the balance between claimants and defendants should be redressed. Andrew Parker analyses the immediate and long-term effects of Ken Clarke's announcement.
Call made for portal time extensions on EL and PL
The timeframes laid down for insurers to comply with the terms of the fast-track electronic claims portal may have to be modified if the process is to be extended to employers' liability and public liability claims.
Post history - five years ago: RSA rehab pilot 'strips out lawyers'
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this article from five years ago reveals.
Post history - 15 years ago: Guidance over 'mad cow disease'
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 15 years ago reveals.
Event insurance - market update: the show must go on
With the shift to music downloads, artists are looking to tour more to make money, generating demand but also new risks for contingency underwriters. Sam Barrett looks at the buoyant events insurance arena and finds a growth market, despite softened…
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.
Zurich brings new product to the party
Zurich has launched specialist insurance cover for the Royal Wedding.
Climate change - domestic renewable energy: the risks and opportunities
With electrical and roofing contractors now moving into eco-friendly home energy installation, Richard Forrest-Smith explains the risks, regulation and exciting insurance opportunities this presents.
Comment - liability claims: Insurers take a hard line on claims costs
With liability rates showing no sign of rising, Nick Patterson looks at why insurers have to take a hard line on claims costs.
Law report: Appeal finds nightclubs owe duty of care to protect guests
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Claims Club news: IFB: application fraud 'Achilles heel' warning
Application fraud is "potentially an Achilles heel" for the UK insurance industry.