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NewsDeepwater Horizon may cost insurers $6bn
Estimate comes as BP increases its clean-up costs to almost $40bn
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ClaimsCommon sense crusader
Battling compensation culture, championing proportionate and rationonal measures – the rhetoric behind Lord Young’s health and safety review is music to most insurers’ ears. But, asks Katie Puckett, does he really stand a chance of making it happen?
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FeaturesRunning scared
The tough economic environment is squeezing everybody. Clients want to limit premiums but are more likely to make a claim, while insurers appear to be taking a harder line. The broker is being caught in the middle – and is increasingly likely to face a lawsuit over their everyday work
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NewsABI welcomes ARP report that recommends keeping it
Report proposes changes that will 'stop the chaos' of solicitors' PI renewals
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Online onlyUnite to challenge EL Trigger Litigation Ruling
Union to fight on behalf of asbestos victims in the Supreme Court
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Online onlyLloyd's 'e-Endorsement' extended to all classes
A three-phase roll out will begin in 2011 following the success in the marine classes of business
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Online onlyMSL agrees Keychoice Network deal
Keychoice Network members to offer own branded product range
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Online onlyRisk management checklist ahead of fire brigade strikes
Marsh advises businesses of precautions as Fire Brigade Union strikes loom
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Online onlyPrivate equity stalks moneysupermarket
Apax Partners aims to combine moneysupermarket with US price comparision site
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Online onlyMIB loses personal injury claim appeal
Holidaymaker injured in Spain has damages assessed in UK
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Claims & LiabilitiesThe housing bubble bites back
A recent judgment has awarded a buy-to-let investor a large compensation payout based on lower-than-expected rental returns. Property surveyors - and their insurers - should watch out
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ClaimsHandle with care
Poor mental health is costing the UK £105bn each year, with insurers paying a substantial portion. With costs set to rise further, how should the industry respond, for the benefit of claimants – and insurers’ balance sheets?
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NewsLord Chancellor backs Jackson implementation
Review recommendations are 'very attractive', says Clarke
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People & OpinionLeader: We can see clearly now
It’s little surprise that the coalition government has effectively slashed flood spending by one-third
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Online onlyPhoto special: 2010 Awards Finalists
This year’s Insurance Times Awards Finalists celebrated their nominations
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Online onlySpending Review: Aviva 'disappointed' with flood spending cuts
Long-term strategy urgently needed to tackle the rising flood risk, Aviva says
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Online onlySpending Review: Osborne unveils flood defence cut
Spending review earmarks £2bn for flooding over four years
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Companies & MarketsAsleep at the wheel: what went wrong with Lloyd's private motor insurers?
While other insurers have adapted to the changing motor market, Lloyd's has stumbled
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Online onlySpending Review: ABI slams flood defence cuts
Starling says investment should have been maintained
