Analysis
A history of revision - CII exams
Oli Cover gives a personal account of his CII exam-taking experiences and explains why it is well worth the effort" despite the rude awakening.
High steaks - foot and mouth
The foot-and-mouth crisis in 2007 cost dairy farmers and related industries millions of pounds, but the fallout from claims against the government continue to rumble on, writes Stuart White.
Waste not, want not
The Site Waste Management Plans Regulations 2008 were created to cut the 72 million tonnes of waste created annually by construction and reinstatement. Martin Gent looks at the potential liabilities that lurk beneath for insurers.
Rethinking risk
As companies become more cautious and risk averse due to the current economic situation, Neil Lightbown explains why UK business could be missing out on growth opportunities.
Putting the brakes on
With vehicle theft claims a constant problem, the need for a more co-ordinated response is self-evident. Rachel Gordon looks at some of the options available.
Room for growth
Before-the-event legal expenses insurance seems to be an area ripe for development. Jane Bernstein reports on the debate raging over whether it should be built into insurances rather than 'added on'.
Ship-shape and Bristol fashion
Sarah Hills travels to the South-west of England to discover the appeal of Bristol and Gloucester, two cities steeped in history and with their own strong regional presence.
Taking the blinkers off?
With falling racehorse prices, Veronica Cowan examines the bloodstock sector and asks whether it is a boom-and-bust industry.
A complicated area
In the second article on an insurance fund of last resort for injured employees, Lynn Rouse details the additional issues that render it a complex area of policy and debate.
Defusing the demographic time-bomb
With reports continuing to emerge about the lack of new talent entering the loss adjusting market, Benedict Burke gives his own personal take on the problems faced by the market and what can be done to address it.
On the chopping block?
News Analysis: Block Exemption Regulation
Testing times
Captives: Recession
Through the landmarks
Asbestos Litigation
The end of the rainbow?
Long-tail Disease: ELIB
Join the club
Broker Focus: Start-ups
The key to closure
Risk Manager Focus: Site closure
Negligence claim overturned due to 'over-exacting standard'
Pritchard Joyce & Hinds (a firm) v Batcup and another (Court of Appeal - 5 May 2009)
Access to justice
Jackson Review: ATE Insurance
Church not liable for actions
Maga v The Trustees of the Birmingham Archdiocese of the Roman Catholic Church (Queen's Bench Division - 22 April 2009)
Claimant exaggeration led to contempt charge
Walton v Kirk (Queen's Bench Division - 3 April 2009)
Driving on automatic
Motor Claims: First notification of loss
Exit strategies
Commutation
Care costs conundrum
Catastrophic Personal Injury
Is the holiday over for Bermuda?
Bermuda: Politics