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Risk management body warn school trips could cease over litigation fears
Alarm, the national forum for risk management in the public sector, today warned that traditional school trips could be abandoned because those in charge fear the prospect of being blamed for accidents.
DTI launches new flood tool
A new device to raise the profile of the risks and effects of flooding around the UK was launched by the Government’s chief scientific adviser Sir David King today.
Tracker expands reach to Spain
Vehicle recovery specilaist Tracker has extended its reach to Spain, following its recen t move to France. Tracker claims Spain’s proximity to the UK makes it a potential hiding place or “black market” for stolen vehicles.
In the frame
Axa Art has signed a three-year deal to sponsor Tefaf Maastricht, one of the world's largest annual ...
Lloyd's rules exempts 5% from LMP slips
New research has revealed that only 5% of open market business will be exempt from the requirement t...
Cyber-risks - Cyber vision
Liability
AA Personal Finance reports increase in turnover
AA Personal Finance has reported an 8% increase in turnover to £186m, despite a slight drop in motor...
Internal affairs
Fraud
The Lutine Lineslip Regatta now accepting entries
The Lutine Lineslip Regatta, the leading sailing event for the insurance industry, is now accepting ...
Chubb Europe to increase its marine cargo capabilities
Chubb Europe has sought to increase its marine cargo capabilities with the appointment of Kevin Doch...
Ecclesiastical hunts IT chief
Ecclesiastical Insurance is searching for a new head of information technology as part of the compan...
Kwik-Fit Insurance Services to change its name
Kwik-Fit Insurance Services is to change its name to reflect a growing portfolio of products, and wi...
Towergate Finch to offer competitive PI cover
Professional indemnity broker Towergate Finch is to offer competitive PI cover through the InsurE-co...
Rebrand for claims company
Underwriting agency the Loss Recovery Group this week launched its new trading name, Lorega Claims a...
Appointment at Helphire Group
Total Accident Management, a division of Helphire Group, has made Ian Fendt business development man...
View from Europe - Under pressure
Liability
Facing the obstacles
Regulation: Broker Challenge
The effects of Fairchild are limited
We read with interest the recent story on the impact of Fairchild on product liability claims ('Insu...
One hundred new staff join ex-Churchill claims manager at Town & Country
Specialist claims management company, Town & Country Assistance has appointed former Churchill claims manager Tim Rankin as its managing director, and is hiring more than 100 staff to work in a new operations centre in Kent.
Alarm expresses concern over offshore EL probe
Alarm, the national forum for risk management in the public sector, has warned local councils they could face a “double blow” over employers’ liability policies written by offshore carriers.
MIB manager leaves to spearhead new fraud drive
The Motor Insurer’ Bureau group operations manager Joe Pendle has quit to join personal injury claims and anti fraud solutions provider ISO. In his new role he will head up ISO’s European client services division, with the aim of developing and rolling…
Zurich appoints new underwriting director
Zurich has appointed Andy Baughan asunderwriting director for its UK personal lines business.
Loss Recovery Group launches new trading name
The Loss Recovery Group today launched its new trading name, Lorega Claims and Underwriting Services.
Most London market business will have to use LMP slips
New research has revealed that only 5% of open market business will be exempt from the requirement to use London Market Principles slips.