All Features articles – Page 44

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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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    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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    China syndrome

    2006-09-21T00:00:00Z

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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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    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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    Time for new blood

    2006-09-21T00:00:00Z

    With eight new start-ups in the year so far, and ten more in the pipeline, Elliot Lane looks at the competitive new edge to the Lloyd's versus the rest of the world debate

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    Turning a blind eye

    2006-09-21T00:00:00Z

    The heavy losses of hurricane Katrina a year ago have triggered some distinctly illogical underwriting attitudes, says Martin Reith

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    Liquid assets

    2006-09-21T00:00:00Z

    Cash flow is key to any successful business - a lesson that many companies forget, says Howard Lent

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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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    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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    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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    Uninsured driving costs

    2006-09-14T00:00:00Z

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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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    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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    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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    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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    The law of the road

    2006-09-07T00:00:00Z

    Roger Ball highlights the importance of road risk management and outlines some of the key legal obligations that fleet operators face

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    Time to play the name game

    2006-09-07T00:00:00Z

    Companies need to be aware that the launch of the new .eu domain is giving others the chance to hi-jack their identities, says Simon Burgess