Trade and Industry Bodies White Papers

Geared towards brokers, BIBA's latest magazine covers the latest developments within the insurance industry and provides strategic advice to managers. This issue focuses on: employers' liability; compliance forums; data management; cyber crime; professional indemnity; schemes and technical news. VIEW SUMMARY

This paper assesses a case about a fire which destroyed Trebor Bassett’s factory at Pontefract in 2005, which resulted in a £100m+ claim. This case has a number of points of interest to adjusters in regard to court procedure, the brief when appointing experts (or indeed lawyers) and expert’s duties. VIEW SUMMARY

The objective of a subrogation claim is to present a party's losses arising out of an insured event so to achieve success in a recovery action. This report summarises the key topics covered during a 2012 seminar, including construction project claims plus quantity surveyors and the claims process. VIEW SUMMARY

Featuring Graeme Trudgill, head of corporate affairs at BIBA, this month's video discussion covers: the fallout from QBE's takeover of Brit's UK regional business, the new model for consolidators and the effect on brokers of the government's backing of an insurance signposting initiative. VIEW SUMMARY

The FSA has published its Retail Conduct Risk Outlook for 2012. The RCRO sets out the FSA’s assessment of the 15 most significant retail conduct risks for the coming 18 months. This CII briefing covers: changes impacting life insurers; Solvency II; price competition and low investment returns. VIEW SUMMARY

Rising fuel prices and the spectre of a "peak oil scenario" in the foreseeable future mean investing in renewable energy isn't just a matter of curbing CO2 emissions. This paper provides a unique insurer perspective on renewable energy development and outlines the work the industry is undertaking. VIEW SUMMARY

Geared towards brokers, BIBA's latest magazine covers the latest developments within the insurance industry and provides strategic advice to managers. This issue focuses on: business continuity planning; M&A developments; professional indemnity; schemes management and financial crime risks. VIEW SUMMARY

Produced by the CILA, this paper looks at various cases concerning weather related claims and their outcomes. The paper covers claims related to: storms; lightning; hail; falling trees; floods; frost; subsidence and earthquakes. Also included is a guide to 'dealing with the damage'. VIEW SUMMARY

Insurance Age interviewed attendees at its recent Broker Expo 2011 to gauge the sentiment surrounding the merger of the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) and the Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB). Brokers shared their opinions on if the merger was a good idea. VIEW SUMMARY

The paper begins with a brief and general introduction to the topic of product liability, followed by analysis of local Chinese product liability laws and an overview of the PRC court system and court filing procedures. This paper also puts forward a précis of some of the cases handled in China. VIEW SUMMARY