Lloyd's of London News – Page 116
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Stop the flood fraudsters
Insurers need to strike a fine balance between compassion and efficiency over the next few months, as the aftermath of the recent floods takes its toll.While it is important to deal with immediate concerns, such as providing householders with appropriate alternative accommodation, robust systems to guard against fraudulent claims need ...
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Government pledges £800m flood defence spending
Industry fears how money will be spent.
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Business Continuity centres "worthless", say experts
Specialist back-up centres designed to provide business continuity resources in the wake of a terrorist incident may be worthless, warns Moore Stephens.
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Online onlyTerrorism cover essential - warns NU
As the UK moves to its highest level of terror alert, Norwich Union has underlined the need for businesses to be aware of the need for adequate cover.
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Online onlyTerror risk becoming 'fragmented'
Aon says 'scope and shape' of terror threats are shifting
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Online onlyFew charities regard claims as a serious threat
Withdrawal of funding is greater threat than claims against charities, report finds
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First three brokers attain CII chartered status
Layton Blackham, Smart & Cook and Stuart Alexander gain accreditation
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Online onlyTerrorism cover essential - warns NU
As the UK moves to its highest level of terror alert, Norwich Union has underlined the need for businesses to be aware of the need for adequate cover.
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AXA responds to Climate Change Bill
Insurer wants independent climate committee with statutory powers
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Zurich receives over 2,600 flood claims
Loss adjusters flown in from abroad to cope with surge
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Flood frustration For UK businesses over claims settlement
Businesses affected by the UK floods could face months of waiting for their property to dry out before their insurance claims are settled
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Insurancewide warns homeowners to update policy ahead of floods
James Harrison, chief executive of Insurancewide.com, advises potential victims of flood damage to scrutinise and update their home insurance cover and issues tips for protecting homes against severe flood damage. "If you're in danger of being affected by floods in the next few days, check now what kind of damage ...
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Marsh appoints managing consultant to Modelling team
Role to focus on delivering enterprise risk management to international client base
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Online onlyInsurers play down Bermuda scandal
Corruption allegations will not see insurers flee Bermuda
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Lloyd’s signs five-year risk agreement with Benfield
Contract provides accesss to Benfield's consulting, natural peril and financial modelling expertise
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Anti-social behaviour costing Brits billions in repairs
Anti-social behaviour has cost Brits over a billion pounds ¹ in repairs in the last five years, according to Zurich.The study reveals that more than 30 million ² adults have experienced anti-social behaviour, with nearly one in five (22%) shelling out at least £400 since 2002 to fix vandals’ handiwork.Most ...
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Flooding makes case for more defence cash
Further flooding this week has increased the pressure on the government to increase its spending on flood defences, including dams. On Monday evening, cracks appeared in a dam at the Ulley reservoir near Rotherham. Research by David Crichton, of the Benfield hazard research centre, has revealed that 69% of ...
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Blair’s funding pledge for flood defences
An additional £600m committed to coastal defences this year
