Claims
Property insurers not bound to pay full value
Ramco (UK) v International Insurance Co of Hanover (Court of Appeal - 27 May 2004)
London market could face Australian claims exposure
Insurance legislation in Australia will continue to expose liability insurers in the London market, ...
Taking a view on deregulation
Commentary
PI Direct expands its portfolio
Professional indemnity underwriting agency PI Direct has expanded its portfolio to include secondary...
Hit or myth
The Better Regulation Task Force's latest report throws up several anomalies with regard to the current trend of compensation culture in the UK. As well as implementing the report's recommendations, key legal reforms introduced in Australia should be…
Brokers offered advice to avoid "another Invaro"
ARC Legal Assistance this week claimed its online brokers' checklist will protect intermediaries fro...
Winning streak
Post Magazine received a trio of awards at this year's British Insurance Brokers' Association Journa...
A fair crack of the whiplash
Motor Report
Lloyd's brand needs cohesion says study
Lloyd's has completed the first phase of its brand definition project, with the publication of a 'su...
Appointment at QuestGates
Specialist loss adjuster QuestGates has made environmental professional David Waller a senior adjust...
Plexus opens Leeds office
Insurance specialist Plexus Law has opened a new regional office in Leeds, hiring 20 new staff in a ...
Irish Deputy PM due at Lloyd's next week
Irish Deputy Prime Minister Mary Harney is due in London next Tuesday to meet London market practitioners with an interest in Irish insurance business.
Plexus Law opens Leeds office
Specialist insurance legal practice Plexus Law is expanding from its London base to open a new office in Leeds.
Zurich Municipal launches CFA guide for local authorities
Public sector insurance and risk management provider Zurich Municipal has produced a Conditional Fee Arrangement Best Practice Guide to establish the best methods for keeping legal costs to a minimum.
Commentary - Shake-up will see end of 100% success fee
From 1 June 2004, all road traffic accident cases that occurred after 5 October 2003, and which are ...
QuestGates formally completes deal
Loss adjuster QuestGates has formally completed a deal with McLarens Young International to become w...
Welcome decision for insurers
Page v Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust (Queen's Bench Division - 20 May 2004)
Hiscox enters new PI sector
Hiscox is aiming to capture 25% of the new professional indemnity market for secondary insurance int...
Appointment at Garwyn
Garwyn has promoted Kevin Foakes and Simon Hiscock to the position of regional claims manager. Mr Fo...
Appointment at FMW
Kirsty Blois has become account handler in the construction and specialist liability team for Chelms...
Post & Insurance Age scoop journalism gongs
Post Magazine and Insurance Age editorial staff have received four awards at this year's British Insurance Brokers' Association Journalist of the Year event.
Insurers should be wary of cognitive reliance
Insurers should be more selective in choosing claimants for cognitive interviewing, or risk customer...
ABS adopts new integrated web-based system
Motor repairer network ABS has adopted a new integrated web-based claims environment system that han...
Tesco Legal tight-lipped on plans
Tesco has launched a web-based legal advice store selling booklets on personal injury and employment...