Arson
Fire risks - Arson: Playing with fire
Arson is becoming an increasingly prominent problem, with 40% of all commercial fires being started deliberately. Catherine Dixon examines what can be done to make buildings more secure against this persistent threat.
RSA improves arson risk model
RSA has replaced its geographic risk assessment tool with a model that aims to more accurately determine the risk of arson for individual commercial and residential properties.
NIG mapping tool
NIG has rolled out a new geospatial mapping tool covering the whole of the UK including Northern Ireland.
50 years ago: Twin is sent to jail for arson fraud
George and Jack Hart were identical twins. They worked together in the same firm as partners, and they lived together with their families in two flats in the same house.
30 Years ago: Cost of fire damage hits £1m a day in Great Britain
The estimated cost of fire damage in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) in 1979 was £355.3m, representing an increase of about 15% over the 1978 figure (£309.3m) and averaging close on £1m a day throughout the year.
Sprinkler review vital as fire costs escalate
Calls for urgent action to cut the soaring economic cost of fire could be in vain, after the shadow fire minister said a future Conservative government would not back mandatory sprinkler installation.
Allianz calls for tighter fire loss controls
Insurer urges action following ABI fire report
Cost of fire damage rises to £3.6m per day
ABI figures show record levels of insurer pay-outs for H1 2009
Halifax tops Axa crime league table
Insurer warns of increased crime in build up to Christmas