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035 _a(Sirsi) u114494
100 _aThompson, R
245 _aInsurance body blow
260 _c2001
490 _aConstruction News
_v(6731) 30 August 2001, 12-13(2)
520 _aExamines the consequences of the huge rises in insurance premiums faced by firms as compensation claims and lawyers' fees increase. Heavier trades such as scaffolding and demolition will see the highest increases but all areas of the construction industry will be affected. This increase in insurance premiums may force many firms out of business and prevent new firms from starting up as they either cannot afford the increases or cannot obtain insurance until they have a 5-year good track record.
590 _aABS
650 _aCONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
650 _aINSURANCE ISSUES
650 _aCOMPENSATION CLAIMS
650 _aINSURANCE PREMIUMS
650 _aCONTRACTORS
690 _aInsurance
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