News Analysis
Private equity: Parabis secures Duke Street backing as links are made to prospective ABS bid
Duke Street takes a majority stake in the Parabis Group, opening the way to achieve ABS status
Market moves: XL rings the changes
XL led the way in the recruitment space this week, as insurers made a number of key appointments. While XL added four new staff members to its ranks, Liberty Mutual, Canopius, CNA Europe and Axa also had a busy seven days. In comparison, the broking…
EC insurance unit head explores further regulation for claims activities
More than a decade after the idea of regulating loss adjusters and other claims-related service providers was first mooted, a new European Commission proposal could see the plan resurrected, Post has learnt.
Marine hull insurers await rating impact in wake of cruise ship sinking
The Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster has been called the largest insurance loss in maritime history with some suggesting it could be “bigger than the Titanic”.
Law report: Unwelcome result for BTE market
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Judicial review dismissed in disability discrimination case
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
News analysis: IFB’s three-year strategy wins financial backing from insurers
The Insurance Fraud Bureau is to more than double in size in its crackdown on professional enablers.
Law report: Ruling reinforces risk-taking stand
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Forseeability question formally laid to rest in harassment appeal case
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Law report: Equestrian experience verdict good news for defendants
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Market moves: Insurers lead the recruitment charge
With the final quarter of the year kicking off this week insurers were the most active recruiters with a raft of hires and promotions. XL Insurance added three new members of staff to its burgeoning team in Europe, while a number of other players seized…
News analysis: Insurance industry feels the shockwaves of the economic meltdown
It has been hard to escape the doom and gloom of the volatile stock market and wider economic woes over the past week.
Looking back - 1991: Hitting the hot hatches
On 26 September 1991, Post reported a tale familiar to today’s law-abiding general public: soaring motor insurance premiums. Current year-on-year rises cited are in the region of 30% to 40%, but the figures from 20 years ago suggested hikes of up to 74%…
Law report: Judge considers fire claim cause
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Case underlines need for prompt action on indemnity grounds
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Law report: Bentley hire recoverable but door open for argument
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News analysis: Private equity and the rules of attraction
Private equity firms continue to be enamoured with the claims industry — just why is this?
Law report: Health & safety judgments remain good law despite minor issues
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Time-bar ruling overturned as liability was not established
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Law report: Negligence found after tyre blow-out
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Law report: Assessment delay upheld by Judge
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Law report: Demarcation of stairs prompts dismissal of ‘concealed hazard’ allegation
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Law report: Initial improvement notice time limit appeal overturned
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Post history - five years ago: Young driver scheme needs shaking up
Looking back 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.