All Liabilities articles – Page 48
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Analysis
Environmental claims increase
Environmental claims are increasing in terms of both frequency and magnitude of loss, and this trend looks set to continue, according to insurers surveyed in the latest Willis Index for Environmental
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Features
Violence remains in the spotlight
It is essential to deliver the message that workplace violence and abuse will not be tolerated, says Noel Walsh.
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Impetus for rehabilitation
It is time for the public sector to grasp the nettle and start managing absence, says Carolyn Halpin.
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Analysis
German companies exposed
The largest German-owned companies have almost 20% more exposure to pensions risk than top UK and Dutch firms and over three times more than French-owned organisations, according to new research by Me
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Gas industry rocked by contaminated land case
Anna Rabin says that the High Court's decision in a landmark contaminated land case has significant implications.
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Analysis
Proactive approach to employee health
Energy company Centrica has teamed up with Nuffield Proactive Health to encourage employees to lead healthier lifestyles.
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Features
Risk Management is a force for innovation
Peter Andrews discusses the theme of ALARM's conference in Manchester on 26 -28 June.
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Evaluating the Risks
Ingrid Eisen discusses the importance of risk assessments and the approach of the courts.
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Corporate disclosure and Eastern Europe
James Hydzik looks at some of the potential pitfalls for companies investing in Eastern Europe and discusses how problems are being overcome.
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When the liability clock starts ticking
Too late to sue? A recent European court case shows that consumers will generally get the benefit of the doubt in the interpretation of consumer legislation, warns James Haddleton.
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AUDIT AND SCREEN
Alan Hambidge examines the concepts and benefits of risk management audits and risk screens in connection with managing asbestos
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IS THE TIDE TURNING?
The law relating to contracts of insurance is complex and does not always favour the policyholder But proposed reforms could change this, say Jane Harte-Lovelace and Sarah Turpin.
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Preparing for new rules
Gary Summers recommends companies to produce a new risk assessment and crisis plan in preparation for changes in corporate manslaughter legislation
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FLIES IN THE SOUP
Unmarked GM products, black market meat and protectionist measures collide in Moscow, says James Hydzik
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Analysis
CIMA WELCOMES NEW COMPANY LAW CLAUSES
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) welcomes the proposed new clause of the Company Law Reform Bill, laid before Parliament on 3 May, which limits directors' liability to statemen
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Features
UK Government reconsiders approach
How well is the UK government managing risk? A House of Lords enquiry is seeking to find out Peter Joy reports.
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A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR POLICYHOLDERS?
Jane Harte-Lovelace and Sarah Turpin suggest that insurance market moves to introduce contract certainty mean that policyholders will have to be active in ensuring their needs are met
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Reducing the risk of discrimination
Alison Love warns employers of some of the common pitfalls associated with unlawful discrimination and suggests how businesses can reduce their risks
