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How do insurers measure up?

The collapse of Independent Insurance, among others, has heightened public awareness of the importance of companies' potential financial weaknesses and increased interest in insurers' ratings by reputable global agencies. David Fanning reports.

Panels come under fire

This month saw the first liability judgement against a firm of architects that specified the use of combustible insulated panels. Richard Houseago reports.

Statistics in the frame

Government and private sector statistics are a valuable source of information on the UK's social trends including crime, health and demographics. Peter Falush analyses the trends behind the latest statistics.

Adjusting to a new crop of risks

With many farmers diversifying to survive, the types of risks are changing. However, the need for experienced, specialised adjusters remains paramount for agricultural insurers, says David Fanning.

Appointment at Miller

Richard Essex has joined Miller's retail operation based in Beckenham, after 10 years working at Ha...

Mountains out of molehills?

As the compensation culture continues to take hold in the UK, with more and more minor incidents being converted into claims, Hugo Cranmore looks to the US and asks how far down the 'blame and claim' line the UK is likely to follow.

A jolt for whiplash claims

Whiplash is costing insurers dear, with about eight in 10 of all motor personal injury claims relating to the condition. Many are realising that speed and appropriateness of treatment response is vital to keep payouts down - and can also help weed out…

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