All Features articles – Page 44

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    Fraud busting

    2006-09-21T00:00:00Z

    Our panel of experts discusses the importance of the Insurance Fraud Bureau and other measures in tackling fraud

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    Rising to the subsidence challenge

    2006-09-21T00:00:00Z

    Insurers are braced for a surge in subsidence claims after a hot, dry summer, and loss adjusters are facing a skills shortage. Caroline Muspratt reports on their worries

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    China syndrome

    2006-09-21T00:00:00Z

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    Defining the controller

    2006-09-21T00:00:00Z

    David Heard examines the minutiae of the FSA's "change in control" procedures, and asks what these rules mean for insurers and intermediaries

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    Fit for purpose

    2006-09-21T00:00:00Z

    On one level, the UK private medical insurance industry looks the picture of health, so Andrew Holt takes a moment to take a look under the industry's skin

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    Funds of last resort

    2006-09-21T00:00:00Z

    The Treasury's proposed changes to the FSCS will help mesothelioma sufferers obtain compensation, but this is likely to adversely affect the industry. Sonja Dale explains

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    The leadership vision

    2006-09-21T00:00:00Z

    Our panel of Young Professionals discusses succession planning. Toby Foster, of Marsh, explains how it should be implemented

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    Making the most of SMEs

    2006-09-21T00:00:00Z

    Cathie Bruce asks whether brokers and insurers might be missing a trick in developing the potential of the UK's SME sector

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    Top 20 brokers South West

    2006-09-14T00:00:00Z

    Insurance Times, together with sponsors QBE Insurance and Close Premium Finance, brought together the broking elite to determine the best brokers in the South West, based on analysis by Grant Thornton

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    PPI: first blood

    2006-09-14T00:00:00Z

    The FSA has struck its first blow at those selling PPI. Simon Burgess looks at how the market can learn from this and improve its procedures

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    Crossing borders

    2006-09-14T00:00:00Z

    With the rise in UK immigration, employers failing to ensure non-English speaking staff understand health and safety requirements are risking personal injury claims and allegations of race discrimination. Peter Forshaw reports

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    Over compensating?

    2006-09-14T00:00:00Z

    Is the Compensation Bill spot on or an opportunity missed? Neil McLaughlin investigates

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    Uninsured driving costs

    2006-09-14T00:00:00Z

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    Running late

    2006-09-14T00:00:00Z

    As the deadline for solicitor PI renewals approaches, Andrew Holt asks why the vast majority of legal firms have done nothing about it yet

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    Principles into procedures

    2006-09-14T00:00:00Z

    As FSA enforcement action against firms increases, Richard Angliss looks at what systems companies need to ensure compliance

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    Returning the return

    2006-09-14T00:00:00Z

    Test yourself on the retail mediation activity return (RMAR), says Julian Hall of AXA Insurance

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    Class action

    2006-09-07T00:00:00Z

    A recent court decision has helped to clarify the uncertainty surrounding schemes of arrangement, says Adrian Savage

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    Florence heads for Bermuda

    2006-09-07T00:00:00Z

    Tropical Storm Florence is now expected to take a more northerly path towards Bermuda...