Capital & County Independent Commercial Insurance Brokers

NHS Charges Recovery Scheme

4 Apr 2007

Implications for EL & PL insurers

Computer Security

4 Apr 2007

These days there are few businesses that do not have at least one computer present.

Construction firms unaware of new waste legislation

4 Apr 2007

As many as 60% of construction businesses are unaware that site waste management plans (SWMPs) are to become a legal requirement

‘Two horses chewed my car!’

4 Apr 2007

Daredevil deer and belligerent bulls were to blame for some of last year’s more bizarre insurance claims, according to Norwich Union.

Size matters not

4 Apr 2007

Contrary to popular belief, SMEs can make business continuity work for them.

Administration Fee

21 Feb 2007

From January 2005 the Financial Services Authority (FSA) regulated all businesses

Care and Compensation

17 Jan 2006

Care and Compensation: ABI launches plans for reform of UK compensation system

Uninsured and carless

11 Aug 2005

Uninsured and carless – introduction of new law is a major step towards improving road safety says the ABI.

Politicians at Westminster listen to ABI

10 May 2005

Politicians at Westminster listen to ABI call for new legislation to drive illegal and dangerous motorists from the roads.

Stripped, Searched and Found – National Database Exposes its First Fraudster

10 May 2005

The national database launched earlier this year to combat motor insurance fraud has claimed its first cheat.

Working Time Regulations

15 Mar 2005

The new Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations come into force on 23rd March 2005.

New Motoring Offence Could Cut The Cost Of Uninsured Driving

7 Mar 2005

NEW MOTORING OFFENCE COULD CUT THE COST OF UNINSURED DRIVING BY £100 MILLION AND IMPROVE ROAD SAFETY SAYS THE ABI.

Biba Urges Quick End to the “Days of Grace”

9 Dec 2004

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) is putting pressure on insurers, in light of the Greenaway Report into uninsured drivers, to speak with a common voice on their “days of grace” period or to risk facing two years of complete confusion.

Protecting Laptop Computers from Theft

9 Dec 2004

The increased use and ownership of laptop computers has been accompanied by a rise in theft because they are easy to steal and open to opportunistic theft. Apart from the loss of the hardware there may be the loss of sensitive commercial information which is of a far higher monetary value than the laptop itself.

Police May Destroy Cars of Uninsured Drivers

9 Nov 2004

LONDON (Reuters)- Police could be allowed to seize the cars of uninsured drivers and even destroy them under government plans announced on Wednesday for a crackdown on offending motorists.

The Health and Safety Executive’s Constructional Blitz

22 Jun 2004

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has recently advised they are undertaking a nationwide inspection blitz of constructions sites. The inspection will concentrate on the three major risk areas in the construction industry – Falls, transport and lifting operations.

MIB Threatens Fleet Firms

19 May 2004

The Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) is to threaten fleet operators with legal action through the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) unless they supply vehicle data.

Managing Asbestos in Premises

19 May 2004

If you have not done so already, you have very little time to identify any asbestos containing materials in your premises.

Flood Map Update

19 May 2004

The premium rating at individual property level first began in Shrewsbury in November 2003 and East Sussex and Norfolk are now live on the digital flood map. By summer 2004, the map will be used by Norwich Union and others in underwriting decisions for all the high flood risk areas across the UK.

Humorous Claims - The Annual "Stella Awards"

23 Apr 2004

Its time once again to review the winners of the annual “Stella Awards” (The Stella’s are named after 81-year-old Stella Liebeck who spilled coffee on herself and successfully sued McDonalds. That case inspired the Stella awards for the most frivolous successful lawsuits in the United States.)

Professional Indemnity. Run off cover after a practice finishes

1 Dec 2003

When any professional practice comes to an end it is essential that it continues to have Professional Indemnity (PI) cover for claims which might be made, after the practice has ceased, in respect of work carried out previously. This news article considers such “run-off” cover and, in particular, how long it should be maintained.

When It's Not Good to Talk

1 Dec 2003

With effect from 1st December 2003, anyone driving a motor vehicle who is caught by the police using a handheld mobile phone can be required to pay an on-the-spot fine of £30 (increasing to £1,000 if the issue goes to court).

Fleet Safety Drive

13 Oct 2003

For the first time, Britain’s 720,000 fleet operators are being told how to reduce accidents and avoid the risk of prosecution.

Biggest ever construction blitz by Health & Safety Executive stops work on 332 sites

8 Sep 2003

Work has stopped at almost a quarter of the construction sites visited by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors during the national blitz on falls from height, during the first two weeks of June.

News

Implications for EL & PL insurers

These days there are few businesses that do not have at least one computer present.

As many as 60% of construction businesses are unaware that site waste management plans (SWMPs) are to become a legal requirement

Daredevil deer and belligerent bulls were to blame for some of last year’s more bizarre insurance claims, according to Norwich Union.

Contrary to popular belief, SMEs can make business continuity work for them.

From January 2005 the Financial Services Authority (FSA) regulated all businesses

Care and Compensation: ABI launches plans for reform of UK compensation system

Uninsured and carless – introduction of new law is a major step towards improving road safety says the ABI.

Politicians at Westminster listen to ABI call for new legislation to drive illegal and dangerous motorists from the roads.

The national database launched earlier this year to combat motor insurance fraud has claimed its first cheat.

The new Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations come into force on 23rd March 2005.

NEW MOTORING OFFENCE COULD CUT THE COST OF UNINSURED DRIVING BY £100 MILLION AND IMPROVE ROAD SAFETY SAYS THE ABI.

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) is putting pressure on insurers, in light of the Greenaway Report into uninsured drivers, to speak with a common voice on their “days of grace” period or to risk facing two years of complete confusion.

LONDON (Reuters)- Police could be allowed to seize the cars of uninsured drivers and even destroy them under government plans announced on Wednesday for a crackdown on offending motorists.

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has recently advised they are undertaking a nationwide inspection blitz of constructions sites. The inspection will concentrate on the three major risk areas in the construction industry – Falls, transport and lifting operations.

The Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) is to threaten fleet operators with legal action through the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) unless they supply vehicle data.

If you have not done so already, you have very little time to identify any asbestos containing materials in your premises.

The premium rating at individual property level first began in Shrewsbury in November 2003 and East Sussex and Norfolk are now live on the digital flood map. By summer 2004, the map will be used by Norwich Union and others in underwriting decisions for all the high flood risk areas across the UK.

With effect from 1st December 2003, anyone driving a motor vehicle who is caught by the police using a handheld mobile phone can be required to pay an on-the-spot fine of £30 (increasing to £1,000 if the issue goes to court).

For the first time, Britain’s 720,000 fleet operators are being told how to reduce accidents and avoid the risk of prosecution.

Work has stopped at almost a quarter of the construction sites visited by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors during the national blitz on falls from height, during the first two weeks of June.