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Viewpoint Summer
- News-in-brief
- Travel disruption - your rights
- MoJ reforms for personal injury claims
- Flood and Water Management Act 2010
- Government decision on pleural plaques
- Insurance and risk
- Taking the fall - the real cost of slips, trips and falls
- Are you losing money to toll fraud?
- Market News
- Time for change?
- Life begins at 40.....
- 40th anniversary - part II
- Industry focus
- Empty threats - are your unoccupied buildings at risk?
Viewpoint Summer
News-in-brief
Travel disruption - your rights
An ash cloud from a volcanic eruption in Iceland grounded planes across the UK and Europe, disrupting travel for 6 days. If you were one of the unfortunate passengers affected, what are your rights?
MoJ reforms for personal injury claims
The Ministry of Justice is introducing a new process for the handling of personal injury motor claims with effect from 30th April 2010.
Flood and Water Management Act 2010
On 8th April 2010, The Flood and Water Management Act 2010 received Royal Assent.
Government decision on pleural plaques
On 25th February 2010 the government decided not to overturn the 2007 House of Lords Ruling and reinstate the rights for of pleural plaque sufferers to claim compensation.
Market News
Time for change?
The fall of Quinn is a stark reminder of the ultimate cost of unrealistic pricing. As the administrators get to work, Mark Ford looks at the challenges facing insurers and what this will mean for the rest of the market.
Life begins at 40.....
40th anniversary - part II
In the second instalment of David Slade's trip down memory lane, he remembers some of the key people that have played an important part in Perkins Slade's 40-year history.
Insurance and risk
Taking the fall - the real cost of slips, trips and falls
The Health and Safety Executive estimates that slips, trips and falls cost UK businesses £512 million per year. Julia Harrop provides practical advice on managing the risk to your business.
Are you losing money to toll fraud?
Although not as widely publicised as most types of cybercrime, toll fraud is a common occurrence, 40% of UK companies have fallen victim and it costs UK businesses £1.3 billion each year. Chris Ball explains how to protect your business.
Industry focus
Empty threats - are your unoccupied buildings at risk?
The number of empty buildings is increasing and, if the insolvency lag happens as some experts predict, this trend with continue. Insurers are already struggling to meet the requirements for unoccupied premises. Chris Ball examines the issues for property owners.
