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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...
All fall down?
Outsourcing to premium finance providers is becoming more popular with brokers and insurers but the knock-on effect when one company in the chain goes bust can be disastrous. Ian Jerrum explains.
Household - General Legal Protection: SilverKnight to the home
General Legal Protection is offering a home breakdown and assistance package called SilverKnight Rep...
Making sure clients do not get left without flood cover.
Q: I have a number of household clients living in recently-flooded areas. How can I ensure they are able to obtain flood cover when the moratorium ends in December?
Behind the scenes.
Filming for television involves a whole host of possible interruptions, from an actor literally breaking a leg to bad weather. This is just one area of media insurance that is full of promise for brokers, says Simon Threadgold.
E-Commerce Watch.
If you would like your website or e-commerce facility mentioned on this page, contact the editor at ...
Common or garden shed?
If a shed contains much more than a lawnmover, the chances are it will not be covered by household insurance. Jane Coppard sheds some light on the increasing problem of theft from outbuildings.
Limited tax and NIC advantages.
Having converted our small marine insurance brokerage from a partnership to limited liability last y...
Appointment at Camberford Law.
Andy Morrison has joined Camberford Law as a senior account executive. He joins from Hanover Park Gr...
Extra date for CCFRA.
Aon and the Campden and Chorleywood Food Research Association is to hold a further seminar looking a...
Parental law changes.
Changes to maternity and paternity rights will come into effect from 6 April 2003, after the Employm...
Rowett continues West Country spread.
West country broker Rowett Insurance Broking Group has acquired Ken Keemar (Insurance Services) and ...
Appointment at Smart and Cook.
Smart and Cook has appointed Terry Rees to head up its new credit insurance brokerage Credit Insuran...
Brokers get Policy Direct travel access.
Online intermediary Policy Direct is wholesaling its travel insurance product to regional brokers. B...
All fired up.
Starting as a niche broker and then developing to personal lines, David Hinks hopes to expand Firebond further. Angela Faherty reports.