All Features articles – Page 77
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SVB seeks to raise £75m in share offer
SVB has launched a £75m placing and open offer.The group plans to invest £35m in distribution business Fusion and its future underwriting, as well as up to £35m towards paying off past losses. ...
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Motor trade MOT did you pass?
Here are the best answers to the 20 questions we set last week on motor trade cover
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Spot the young driver
Brokers can be caught out by proposals that obscure who is the main driver of a vehicle. And what does the FSA say about recommending insurers? Also should examinations be timed? Waltham Pitglow explains
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Motor trade check-up
This month's MOT test is aimed at brokers' knowledge of the motor trade. Answers next week
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New rules in motor claims
With the demise of "knock-for-knock" agreements, claims disputes between motor insurers can now be resolved by the Memorandum of Understanding.
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Lloyd's mulls reducing QQS use
Lloyd's is looking to restrict insurers' use of qualifying quota share (QQS) arrangements next year.The move could trigger a rush to raise capital by underwriters keen to continue cashing in on hi ...
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Disclosure of losses
This week we have feedback on declaration of previous losses and on last week's MOT test answers. Also Waltham Pitglow advises new landlords on buy-to-let insurance
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Syndicate cash bait
embers' agents are enticing underwriters to start up new Lloyd's syndicates by offering financial backing.Trends towards syndicates owning more of their own capital has left Names facing a dwindli ...
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Lloyd's: one man denied us £290m
Market claims Swiss Re's new strategic claims chief is blocking pay-out
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Measure your approach
Last week we set questions that examined a broker's approach to compliance. Here we publish suggested answers with explanations.1.You are asked to advise a greengrocer with a turnover of £350,000 ...
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Test your approach to compliance
This month's MOT test looks a little more at behavioural aspects of competence and takes a little peek at CP160 (did you read it?). Remember that it remains a diagnostic tool to help you find gaps and is not intended to confer the moniker of `competent', however well you or ...
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Calling all experts
The role of insurance expert witnesses in legal cases is vital for the court to understand the myriad processes and judgments in our industry. Robin Wood explains their role
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Household Collections
Personal possessions in household insurance should be fairly straightforward, but when it comes to lists of items then it's time to turn to legal principles. Robin Wood explains
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Explaining the small print
What's the difference between a condition and a warranty? If you don't know, how will you explain it to your clients? John Ball maps out a complicated area of insurance
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How did you measure up?
Last week we posed 20 questions to test your knowledge of household and motor insurance. Here are the answers
