Analysis – Page 25
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Disability discrimination good practice
From 2004, service providers will have to make "reasonable adjustments" to the physical features of their premises to overcome access barriers.
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NAPF backs report on company law reform
On 1 August, the UK National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) publicly backed the "considered and measured" approach of the company law steering group.
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UK ruling alerts ALARM
The UK House of Lords ruling on 27 July in Phelps v London Borough of Hillingdon has important risk management implications for local education authorities and the public sector in general.
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Tackling cyber risks
Many insurance industry players are focusing on designing products and facilities to help companies deal with the new "cyber risks" arising from e-business activities.
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Kidnapping: New record in 1999
Worldwide kidnaps for ransom reached a record peak in 1999, according to a survey by specialist insurer, the Hiscox Group.
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Reductions for driver training
Fleet operators who train drivers using Liberty Motor's Skilldrive scheme can obtain fleet insurance premium cuts ranging from 5% to 15%.
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Lone workers vulnerable
Lone public sector workers often face greater risks of personal injury than people working in more obviously hazardous industries like North Sea oil.
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Insurers comment on pain and suffering awards
In its March ruling the Court of Appeal considered the Law Commission's proposals on levels of damages for pain and suffering.
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Freedom of information - new risks
The Freedom of Information Bill will give citizens access to information held by public authorities.
