Ecclesiastical
Climate change: Just the beginning
After the failures of the conference in Copenhagen, Rachel Gordon looks at the work done by insurers in ensuring the threat of climate change is properly addressed.
Fire engineered building solutions - A design for life
Fire engineering methodology has allowed increasingly creative architecture. Sam Barrett looks at the concerns it holds for insurers and the need for them to be involved earlier in the process.
Libs to give mutuals dedicated minister and create local stock exchanges
In order to sustain jobs and promote growth, the Liberal Democrats today said it planned to set up an Infrastructure Bank to direct private finance to essential projects such as new rail services and green energy, building the environmentally sustainable…
Ecclesiastical chief expects difficult 2010
Ecclesiastical group chief executive Michael Tripp has admitted 2010 could be tougher after posting improved profit for 2009.
CGS quartet moot start-up after departure from Merlin
The founders of commercial loss adjuster Carr Greenwood Smith have not ruled out re-establishing their own business after announcing plans to leave their current roles at Merlin at the end of the month.
Ecclesiastical reports £100m swing in profits
Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has announced a net profit of £79m for 2009 - a swing of almost £100m after a loss of £22.5m in 2008.
Legal Analysis - School Liability: Holding the line
The recent case against Ridgeway school raised important questions. Nick Yates examines why the case needed to be fought.
In Series - Solvency II: Stretching for the summit
Preparing for Solvency IIis turning out to be a much bigger challenge than many initially anticipated. Sam Barrett reports on what companies are doing to scale up in time.
Credit-hire roundtable: Any lessons learnt?
With the tenth anniversary of Dimond v Lovell approaching, Post hosted a candid debate on the issues surrounding vehicle provision in motor claims. Jonathan Swift reports.
In Series: Solvency II - Getting the message through
Insurer thinking has evolved over the issue of Solvency II and Sam Barrett explains how they are being won round to seeing the potential benefits of implementation.
Takaful - UK viability: Taking up Takaful
Shariah-compliant Takaful insurance has had a rocky start in the UK. Daniel Dunkley reports on the problems it has encountered and where its strengths may lie.
Case provides welcome relief for schools
Educational establishments have avoided potentially "huge and costly" ramifications after the case of Henry Webster (& others) v The Ridgeway School was successfully defended, according to the law firm and insurer involved.
Ecclesiastical manager joins Markel
Anne Hudson has joined the retail division of Markel UK as as business development manager.
Markel boost retail division with two hires
Markel has appointed John Parkinson and Rupert Joce to its retail division as business operations manager and senior technical underwriter respectively.
An explosive finale
2009 looked like being a quiet year for loss adjusters, writes Leigh Jackson. However, the floods that hit Cumbria over a three-day period at its tail-end have provoked a surge in activity.
Claims Club Annual Conference
Video interviews with leading insurance industry claims managers from last week's Claims Club Annual Conference.
Ecclesiastical turns loss into profit in half year figures
Insurer reports pre tax profit of £25.7m following a £21.5m loss in H1 2008
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