Analysis
Overview - Market looks up
After an unprofitable past three years, the property sector is now in good shape, thanks, in part, to calmer weather and a lack of major catastrophes. Guy Anker says the market should ensure it works hard to maintain this profitable status
Commentary - EL balance swings to employers
In employers' liability cases where there is breach of duty, whether statutory or common law, contri...
Subsidence - A growing problem
Rising subsidence costs may be attributable to planting decisions made in the past, but will today's planting habits cause similar problems? Jane Bernstein looks at the evidence
Gratuitous care damages awarded to bug claimants
Giambrone v Sunworld Holidays (Court of Appeal - 18 February 2004)
Repairer/Insurer Relationships - On top of it all
By building strong relationships between repairers and insurers, both can benefit from a more efficient and cost-effective service, says Marshall King
Do you know the score?
Public Sector: Risk Management
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Composite panels - Panel beating
There is justified concern among property insurers about the safety and reliability of composite panels, resulting in substantial premium rises and reappraisal of assessment methods. Marcus Alcock explains
Wrongful dismissal case clears up doubt over compensation
Harper v Virgin Net (Court of Appeal - 10 March 2004)
Weather - Asian dust storms mount
Scientists studying the dust storms that affect north-east Asia have warned of potential health haza...
Players get closer
London: Regulation
Reporting Standards - S&P expects IFRS shortcomings
Standard & Poor's Rating Services (S&P) has announced that it is expecting "notable shortcomings" in...
Changing state of play
Latin America
Creating a storm
Business
Legal - Slave descendants to sue Lloyd's
Lloyd's of London is to be sued for damages by a group of US citizens who claim descent from slaves....
Sky-high savings
London: Aviation
South Korea on reform path
Asia/Pacific/Middle East
Terrorism - Brokers call for Tria extension
Leading US brokers are calling for the extension of the federal Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (Tria),...
FSA Proposals - Research shows insurers could miss capital requirements
Almost a fifth of general insurance companies would currently fail to meet the FSA's new proposal fo...
Where next for the hard market?
London: Market
International - US urges Kampo reform
The American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) has issued a white paper on what it describes as violat...
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