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Less EL talk and more EL discussion.
The employers' liability situation continues to hit the headlines but in order to solve the problem, it is time for a mature and informed debate about the allocation of resources, says Tony Cherry.
Conference Soundbites.
Nic de Maesschalck, director of the World Federation of Insurance Intermediaries Insurers, said: "In...
Liability - AIG Europe to offer excess liability cover.
AIG Europe has launched an excess liability product called Excess Elite. The cover allows busines...
No room for complacency.
The liability problem has rumbled on for too long and the industry has been incredibly slow to react. Now that it has reached crisis point there can be no more excuses.
Opening the commercial door.
Encouraging clients to implement an effective risk management strategy will help improve their business practices and consequently reduce claims. It is also the key to success for commercial property brokers in the hard market, says Kevin Pallett.
Appointment at Singer & Friedlander Insurance Finance.
Singer & Friedlander Insurance Finance has recruited three account managers. Dawn Wilson, for the Mi...
Wholesale - HML Marketing opens Planet Insurance doors to brokers.
Wholesaling broker HML Marketing is offering brokers access to Planet Insurance via Premium Line Ins...
Is RSA committed to personal lines?
Royal & SunAlliance looks divided over personal lines broking. Steve Broughton, RSA's managing dir...
Appointment at Bevan Ashford.
Westcountry-based legal firm Bevan Ashford has appointed Deborah Chappell to strengthen its charity ...
Appointment at Sportscover.
Sports insurance underwriter Sportscover has appointed Alan Hootten as branch manager for its UK ope...
Concern over worldwide implications of liability.
The Assembled Council of International Insurance Broker Association brokers said the capacity crisis...
Employee Benefits.
The Employee Benefits Exhibition and Conference 2002 will be held on 25-26 September 2002 at the Roy...
Putting a suitable training programme in place.
Q: Future regulations indicate that my staff should be better trained. How much should I budget for and what type of training should I introduce?
Appointment at ACE European Markets Insurance.
ACE European Markets Insurance, the Dublin-based subsidiary of ACE Bermuda has made Laila Hougaard v...
An even liability split.
A recent case has once again brought joint and several liability to the fore in the construction and engineering market. Geoff Lord says the Civil Liability (Contribution) Act 1978 should be amended so that separate parties fulfil their own…
Appointment at Maxson Young Associates.
Loss adjuster Maxson Young Associates has appointed James McGovern to its San Francisco office to ac...
Appointment at Bland Bankart.
Bland Bankart has made Andy Barden a consultant in its wealth division. Mr Barden has worked in the ...
One year on.
Since 11 September, the insurance industry has rethought its attitudes to terrorism cover and business interruption plans. Diane Smyth reports.
Equifax product to clarify money laundering rules.
Brokers preparing for Financial Services Authority regulation can get up to speed on money launderin...
Healthy steps for L&G.
Legal & General has launched Steps of Health, an initiative aimed at its group risk policyholders, o...
Appointment at TT Club.
TT Club has appointed Colin Lewin as chief operating officer. Mr Lewin returns to London after runni...
HealthSure launches health screening policy.
HealthSure has launched a health screening policy. Futures is available at two levels of cover: the ...
Appointment at MCE.
Wellingborough-based insurance broker MCE has appointed Lisa Hunt to the newly created position of t...
Ace Europe challenges claims it is reducing D&O.
Ace Europe intends to increase its directors' and officers' underwriting by 50%, according to vice p...