Employers' liability (EL)
Allianz updates business cover
Allianz Commercial has announced a revamp of its Commercial Select product.
Allianz establishes specialist team to identify fraud
In what it claims is an insurance industry first, Allianz has established a specialist casualty claims validation team, which it predicts could identify up to £15m of fraud next year.
Employment tribunal claims soar
Figures released by the Tribunals Service show that 236,100 employment tribunal (ET) claims lodged in the year 1st April 2009 to 31st March 2010, an increase of 56% from the previous year.
Interview: Going the distance
After officially retiring from the industry more than 10 years ago, Miles Emblin returned to insurance as an expert witness. The broking legend tells Louise Meeson why his career has still got a few miles in it yet
Light at the end of the FSCS levy tunnel?
It remains unclear whether brokers left reeling by huge increases in the Financial Services Compensation Scheme will be able to seek a retrospective reduction from the regulator.
BIBA 2010: Ace launches four new enhanced business covers
Ace UK was today due to launch a suite of new products targeting companies with one or more overseas branches, retailers, hotel groups and machinery manufacturers.
Heath Lambert wins insurance contract
Heath Lambert has won the contract to provide all general insurance cover for industrial and domestic services giant BSS Group.
Product review: Essential PL and EL minus the package
This product has been reviewed by brokers and rated from one to five stars, based on the policy’s key benefits.
News Analysis: Is new note approach fit for purpose?
Emmanuel Kenning looks at a change in legislation designed to get people back to work as soon as possible after a period of sickness.
Polly C
It's been a while since the ghost of Michael Bright has haunted the insurance industry but he recently popped up in the most unexpected of places.
Chubb warns new fit note will not create "duty of care"
The insurer said the new Government scheme could potentially raise some questions with regards to employer’s insurance liability in the event of a claim from an employee
Aviva launches media product
Aviva has launched a specialist media insurance product covering a range of businesses including on and offline publishers, marketing and advertising companies, photographers, broadcasters and local media.
Cunningham Lindsey raids Zurich for liability fraud chief
Cunningham Lindsey appoints fraud manager in its liability services division following concerns that fraudsters are focusing on employers' liability (EL) public liability (PL) claims.
ABI hits back at Government employers' liability proposal
The ABI has voiced concerns about proposals to set up an Employers’ Liability Insurance Bureau (ELIB), as outlined in a Department for Work and Pensions consultation paper
Senior adjuster returns to Carmichaels
Appointment is part of planned business expansion
Lettings agents to offer new landlord cover
Homelet claims product provides cover that other policies omit
DAS Little Book of Business Law 2009 (part two)
Beating the swine flu pandemic and keeping on top of employment law
Property and casualty rates to fall by 10%, says Marsh
Mr Pritchard, head of placement for Marsh UK's large corporate accounts, predicts that motor rates will remain flat but that D&O rates will fall
LIU Europe hires London casualty manager
Sean Rocks, LIU Europe's CEO, said the hire fits with the company's strategy to expand its regional and national presence for writing liability risks
