Politics
Osborne outlines UK recovery plan
Shadow Chancellor details the eight benchmarks against which it hopes its success to be judged if it wins the upcoming election.
Biba responds to new government signposting proposals
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the new policy statement from the Government’s equality office.
Financial Services Authority issues Walker Review consultation paper
The FSA has issued a consultation paper on effective governance standards within firms which aims to implement a number of recommendations in the Walker Review.
Biba meets with Conservative candidates to raise influence
The British Insurance Brokers' Association's senior management team was due to meet four prospective Conservative parliamentary candidates this week.
Aon poltical risk map launched
Political and financial instability remain a feature of the business landscape as a result of the recession, according to Aon Risk Services.
Aon poltical risk map launched
Political and financial instability remain a feature of the business landscape as a result of the recession, according to Aon Risk Services.
Insurers given clean bill of health by Government Equalities Office
GEO concluded a competitive market existed for consumers of all ages.
ABI: Winter flood bill has topped £200m
Nick Starling sings insurer's praise in getting Cumbria "back on its feet" following floods.
Arag: Jackson report could lead to “huge influx of spurious claims”
Arag has warned that qualified one-way cost shifting and the abolition of ATE insurance and Success Fee will have a negative impact on Access to Justice and will see a huge influx of spurious claims.
Legal update - Thrid Parties Rights Bill: Straight to the point
The Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Bill went to the House of Lords late last year, aimed at updating the Third Parties Act of 1930. Terry Donaghy looks at the implications this has for insurers.
Pick of the week
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Lovells backs compensation for terror victims
MoJ announce Bristish victims of terror attacks overseas eligible for compensation
Premex positive on Jackson recommendations
Medico legal reporting firm welcomes MRO proposals
Government to compensate victims of terrorism abroad
Biba welcomes commitment.
Director receives FSA ban for not passing on premiums
Mark Hazelwood failed to pass on £360 000 to insurers
Allianz: Jackson review will lead to return of underwriting-led pricing
Claims manager Roy Hebburn welcomes report
Straw introduces new terrorism scheme
Compensation scheme aimed at those injured abroad.
UK government failing exporters
UK government must support contract bonds for exporters.
RBSI: Jackson review to lower premiums and cut costs
Jackson Review will benefit claimants in personal injury cases.
LEIG reveals Jackson review concerns
Group claims the report is a “step too far”
AMA accuses Jackson report of “reducing access to justice”
Accident Management Association slams Review of Civil Litigation Costs
Law firm reveals concerns over Jackson review
Addleshaw Goddard outlines civil litigation costs “reservations”
Change in recoverability of ATE premiums significant to Jackson proposals
Stevens & Bolton: Review not so good for claimants