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Comments/LettersThe road to faster, fairer injury claims
The government's reform plans are welcome, says Joe Pendle. But it should have thought more about the milestones along the way – and about the role of technology.
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NewsABI: income tax hike will deter City talent
Attracting financial services professionals will be a ‘problem’, says industry body.
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NewsStockwatch
Last week the FTSE 100 plunged below the 4,000 mark as recession fears hit the markets, with financial and mining stocks suffering the worst losses. French and German markets were also hit hard. But the FTSE bounced back this week; there was even a surge following Alistair Darling’s pre-Budget report.The ...
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NewsDivision in Europe set to delay Solvency II
France and Germany want to water down proposals on group supervision.
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Backchat
Barry the what?
ITV news presenter Alastair Stewart (above) got caught out by industry terminology when he hosted the recent ABI motor conference. The poor chap looked puzzled when the audience tittered each time he referred to Fortis’ Barry Smith as “Barry the broker”. Perhaps someone should have told him Smith is an ...
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NewsCII forced to change its mind on new name
Feedback shows that members ‘want to keep insurance in the title’.
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NewsInsurers responsible ‘at time of exposure to asbestos’, says court
Mesothelioma victims claim victory after Mr Justice Burton spurns Bolton case ruling that policies triggered only on diagnosis.
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News AnalysisDrama on the high seas
The hijacking of the Sirius Star – part of a surge in piracy – has focused attention on marine insurance. Saxon East finds how a move from traditional cover to kidnap and ransom policies could help calm the nerves of ship owners.
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Online onlyAIG CEO to work for $1 until end of 2009
Liddy forgoes salary and bonuses as troubled insurer freezes executive wages.
