Public sector
Law report: Claimant judged to be telling truth over pavement slip
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Climate change - flood defences: Manning the defences
With the government cutting the budget for flood and coastal risk management and the coming expiry of the Statement of Principles, Amy Ellis looks at the future of flood defence.
Public sector spending cuts: Cutting costs
The government's rumoured spending cuts look set to hit the public sector hard. Sam Barrett examines the implications for insurance and risk management in the market.
IFB joins forces with City Police as Cheatline calls reach all time high
The Insurance Fraud Bureau is to support City of London Police with 'Wise Up', a three week fraud awareness campaign which begins on 18 August.
Flood risk budget is slashed
The Environment Agency's budget for flood and coastal risk management has been slashed by £30m, following the government's plans to cut public spending by £6bn.
Ecclesiastical in Gloucester office move
Ecclesiastical has moved its Gloucester office to Gloucester Docks from Brunswick Road.
Brit cuts UK private motor book by 60% as it reports £72.8m profit
Brit Insurance this morning reported that profit before tax excluding the effect of foreign exchange on non-monetary items increased by 12.2% to £72.8m for the first six months of 2010 (30 June 2009: £64.9m). It recorded a profit before tax of £77.5m (30…
Postscript - five years ago: Authorities look into own captives
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of mroe than 150 years of insurance news, as this article from five years ago reveals.
Legal update - mesothelioma: Music and mesothelioma
With the high-profile death of former Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren, mesothelioma fell under the spotlight once more. Neil Hackett examines the continuing difficulty in pinpointing exposure.
EL & PL: Building the wall
As fraudsters seek new areas to commit insurance fraud, Andrew Gillett reports on how the liability market is tackling this growing problem.
Deadline approaches for entries to the 2010 Insurance Fraud Awards
Tomorrow is the last chance to get your entries in for the Insurance Fraud Awards 2010.
Time ticking on Insurance Fraud Awards submission deadline
There are just three days left to get your entries in for the Insurance Fraud Awards 2010.
Fitch more positive on German public sector insurers
German public sector insurers have seen a significant improvement in their financial position after having been adversely affected by the global financial crisis in 2008.
Fitch more positive on German public sector insurers
German public sector insurers have seen a significant improvement in their financial position after having been adversely affected by the global financial crisis in 2008.
Insurance Fraud Awards 2010 - call for entries
Entries for the Insurance Fraud Awards 2010 are now open. Now in their second year, these prestigious awards recognise the general insurance industry’s efforts to combat and prevent fraud and encourage the spread of best practice and excellence across…
Legal update - residential care: A duty of care
The Department of Health consultation on charging for residential care, which recently closed, has again raised the issue of who should pick up the tab for residential care in personal injury compensation cases. Sallie Harrington and Paul Stephens…
Public sector - Private legal actions: Lack of immunity
The case of Erica Connor v Surrey County Council has shaken the previously safe ground local authorities have been on against private legal actions, reports Peter Wake.
Public sector - emerging risks: Built for endurance
With sustainability now a buzzword for central and local governments, Jo Hardcastle looks at the emerging associated risks it brings.
Public sector - benchmarking: Join the club
A new club set up by Alarm and Cipfra will allow public sector organisations to assess their risk management processes. Sam Barrett reports on the formation of this useful service.