All Supplements articles – Page 9
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Transferring books of business the easy way
Tim Goggin explains how Part VII provides a mechanism to transfer books of business without involving policyholders
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Covering a sub prime hit
Simon Goldring and John Bruce look at how the US sub-prime losses will affect the insurance market
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Limiting the damage
Mark Shaya and Andrew Morgan report on a recent judgment that limits the scope of liability for product cover
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Management safety processes under scrutiny
Jonathan Coatman warns that the new corporate manslaughter law will require senior management to adopt clear and well-documented health and safety procedures
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Assessing the Pool Re option
Ellen Bennett reports on whether the Pool Re scenario is a viable option for covering flood loss
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DNA raises the claims bar
A DNA test that identifies whether particular toxins have caused cell damage could have a considerable impact on litigation in disease claims. Kieran Jones and Kathleen Potter report
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SupplementsFlooding Question Time - Setting the benchmark
Andrew Holt reports on a stimulating question time debate over how the industry dealt with the summer floods
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Questioning competency levels and drying procedures
Loss adjustors also came under criticism from Disaster Advice’s managing director, Jeff Charlton, who questioned the levels of competency of claims handling.He said: “I know everybody thinks three or four months to dry a building is acceptable, but there is ample evidence that buildings can be dried in weeks instead ...
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Mapping out our defences
Ellen Bennett reports on the issue of flood mapping and how, and where, government funding is being spent
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The threat of further flooding
Andrew Holt reports on concerns over how the industry could respond if the floods return
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All the right moves
Backed by a solid staff, which continues to strengthen all of BGL’s divisions, Peter Winslow’s company is still on the rise. Andrew Holt reports
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The best
1st place BGL?BGL has produce an excellent result of increasing income by 38% and posting a dramatic rise in profitability to achieve a margin of 25%, excellent for a personal lines business which has built its brand from nothing. The management has shown a refreshing willingness to sell parts of ...
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Brokerage slips for the big three
As the big firms lose income the many smaller broking groups in the Top 50 are reporting strong growth and embarking on another year of fierce dealmaking. Caroline Jordan reports
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A Scot brings independence for brokers
Chris Giles heads an acquisitive Scottish broker that is having a considerable impact on the English market. He explains his strategy to Andrew Holt
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Supporting the broker 'have nots'
Broker Network chief executive Grant Ellis has steered the company to a record profit and a growing list of members. But now he’s on the acquisition trail. Andrew Holt reports
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The fear of change
Andrew Holt reports on the true state of the broker market, after an in-depth study reveals brokers’ hopes and fears
