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Fact files

A series of in-depth technical guides, regularly updated

UNITED KINGDOM

Arson
A look at all aspects of arson in the UK. Includes the legal situation, loss statistics, risk assessment and control and loss investigation. Also covers underwriting and claims considerations and arson in particular kinds of building

The Financial Ombudsman Service and general insurance
An in-depth look at the work of the Financial Ombudsman Service in general insurance. Takes relevant material from over 50 issues of Ombudsman News and analyses it by theme and class of business. With an introduction on the development of the service and its powers. Includes a section on household claims

Flood risks and insurance
An in-depth survey of the flood risk in the UK covering hazards, vulnerability, exposure and land use planning as well as underwriting and claims issues. Includes statistics and case studies

Fraudulent claims
Looks at the nature and extent of fraudulent claims in the UK and reviews what insurers are doing to combat the problem. Includes case studies

Insurance requirements in construction contracts
Covers the legal framework of construction contracts with a detailed look at the insurance clauses. Focuses on the Standard Form of Building Contract but also covers other forms

Recent developments in insurance contract law
A detailed review of developments in English insurance contract law since the beginning of 1999. Looks at key cases and legislative changes affecting the general principles of insurance law as well as the liability and motor classes in particular. Includes relevant regulatory developments

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Market data

Key figures on the industry and background data

INTERNATIONAL

Catastrophe losses

UNITED KINGDOM

Market performance – liability insurance
Prices and spending
Top 10 UK insurance groups by liability premiums

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Research reports

CII research activity

Climate change and insurance
Sets out current thinking on climate change and how it has and will affect insurance. Includes chapters on UK recreation and tourism, the construction, energy and water industries and property insurance. Published 2001. A new report on this subject is expected later this year.


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Knowledge Gateway

The CII library catalogue plus details of selected periodical articles and web documents

Property insurance in general (textbooks only)
Arson
Climate change
Fire
Flood
High net worth
Household
Hurricane
Storm
Subsidence

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Global web directory

A descriptive guide to relevant websites

International
United Kingdom
United States

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Dictionary of insurance

Detailed definitions of over 3,500 terms, covering all branches of insurance as well as related subjects

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Face-to-face training

A broad portfolio of courses reflecting the different needs of companies and individuals

Claims management
Fire and business interruption (intermediate)
Fire and business interruption (intermediate) module 1
Fire and business interruption (intermediate) module 2
Property insurance (introductory)
Property insurance (introductory)

Property insurance (introductory)
Property insurance (introductory)

Property risk assessment and surveying (introductory)

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The Journal

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