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CLAIMS FOCUS

THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF LOSS ADJUSTERS


September 2015 Issue Read to gain one hour of CPD

FORTHCOMING
5th & 6th October 2015 EVENTS
Over 200 members CILA Conference 2015
will be sitting a CILA exam Tuesday 15th September 2015
The Midland Hotel
Peter Street
The Institute is thrilled to report that 205 CILA members have registered to Manchester
take either the Advanced Diploma or ACS exam papers this October. We are M60 2DS
delighted that so many individuals are making the commitment to achieve our
higher level qualifications and we look forward to celebrating the success of
many new Chartered Loss Adjusters in the months to come. Construction, Energy &
Engineering Seminar
CILA President, Mike Jones, Where will members be sitting exams? Thursday 24th September 2015
commented It is very exciting to see Exam sittings will take place in Lloyds Old Library
the next generation of Loss Adjusters numerous countries throughout the One Lime Street
working towards and being successful world, including Ethiopia, Argentina, London
in attaining the higher level CILA Qatar, Kuala Lumpur and Japan. The EC3M 7HA
qualifications. These enthusiastic and CILA secretariat will also be sourcing
talented individuals will be the claims larger exam centres in many locations
experts of the future and it is great that to accommodate the increased number
Property SIG Seminar
they recognise CILA qualifications as of candidates. Thursday 22nd October 2015
an essential component of becoming DAC Beachcroft
If you are already qualified as a 3 Hardman Street
a skilled and successful claims
Chartered member and would like Manchester
professional.
to support your Institute, why not M3 3HF
What do the Advanced Diploma and volunteer to be an exam invigilator?
ACS exams involve? To express your interest simply send
The Advanced Diploma exams include an email to info@cila.co.uk.
papers C1 (The Principles of Insurance), The Institute team appreciate the
C2 (Application of the Principles of depth and breadth of study required
Insurance) and C3 (Adjustment of to prepare for these exams and so
Claims). Each exam sitting is 3 hours we wish all of the candidates the very
and the papers require candidates to best of luck in their studies and on
provide written, essay style answers. exam days.
The ACS exam forms part of the
Accreditation for Chartered Status (ACS) Our thanks also to those members who
assessment process and involves a 3 already support and contribute to the
hour written exam on a claim scenario. delivery of our examinations each year.

Contents

2 3 4 6
Legal Perspective on...
CILA Conference 2015
Insurance market Riot Compensation Bill Qualification success
programme
conditions and trends

8 Leading the way


in ethical standards 9 Future Focus
Conference 2015 10 Innovations in glazing
to protect jewellers 12 Liability SIG Seminar
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters

Riot Compensation Bill


As members will know, the Riot
Damages Act 1886 was the subject
LOW RES
of considerable debate after the
riots in England in 2011. Following

Legal Perspective on
consultation involving your
Institute, the Riot Compensation
Bill has been prepared by Home

insurance market conditions


Office officials.
The Bill has been selected as a

and trends 2015/16


Private Members Bill in this session
of Parliament and is to be taken
forward by Mike Wood (MP for Dudley
South). The second reading of the
Provided by Nick Young, partner at Bill is due to take place on Friday
4th December 2015.
international law firm DAC Beachcroft Those with a keen interest in this
can follow the progress of the Bill
Our ninth Insurance Market Insurance industry must lead Beyond the predictions, there are via http://services.parliament.uk/
Conditions and Trends report has the fight against arson 4 thought leadership pieces and a bills/2015-16/riotcompensation.html
now been published and emailed I wrote about this earlier in the year, useful summary of the legislative,
to all CILA members. Stephen having been closely involved in the judicial and regulatory changes
Gorman and I will be speaking Arson Prevention Forums recent

CILA supports
from the last 12 months. I hope
on our top property predictions Call to Action report. We need far that you will find the full report
at the CILA technical conference greater collaboration with stakeholders useful and, if you have any queries,

collaboration in
on 15 September. In advance, in order to reduce the pay out of over do come and find me at the
here is just a little taster of a 1billion for property damage fire conference or contact me using
couple of topics close to my heart. claims by ABI members each year, my details below.

Take great care over


implementation of the
with fire statistics showing 45%
of all fires attended are recorded as
deliberate. There is considerable
DAC Beachcroft is a leading
provider of legal services, working emergency events
Insurance Act with loss adjusters in the UK and
opportunity for loss adjuster Your Institute is delighted to be associated with the
The application of proportionate around the world. From major
involvement and innovation. Business in the Community Business Emergency
remedies in advance of August 2016 public incidents and construction
could be seen as confirming full Insurance Market Conditions disputes to fire and flood, no Recovery Group. An initiative of His Royal Highness the
policy cover unless settlement terms and Trends 2015/16 claim is too big or too small. Prince of Wales, the Business Emergency Recovery Group
are very clearly worded. The full report contains 50 predictions (BERG) helps businesses and communities across the UK
For more information, to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies
across 13 different areas of business. please contact:
Practical implementation of the Act such as flooding, cyber-attacks and civil unrest.
It also introduces grey swan
across liability policies could also Nick Young:
watermarks to identify those The purpose of the Group is to seek to work together in
cause tensions with policyholders,
predictions which we believe have T: 020 7894 6100 times of difficulty to resolve issues and provide information PRICE
for example over claims control,
the potential to develop into seriously E: nyoung@dacbeachcroft.com
as insurers reduce proportionately
disruptive events. (The concept of
to businesses when difficulties arise in the aftermath of 125
the amount to be paid on a claim, either man-made or natural disasters. Naturally the group
black swan events was first introduced also provides information to businesses on being prepared
perhaps paying half or less of any IT
HERB
in 2007 to describe unforeseeable for disasters.

W
compensation, the claimants

Y
and catastrophic events that cannot
legal costs and expenses and the The BERG is represented by many organisations each
be predicted or avoided. Grey swans
insureds own defence costs. seeking to collaborate for the benefit of communities
describe serious risks that companies
can identify and so plan for.) and includes, the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters,
the Cabinet Office, the British Red Cross, Network Rail, the
Environment Agency, Marsh, Aviva and many more.
More information can be found at http://www.bitc.org.uk/
programmes/business-emergency-recovery-group-berg

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The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters

Qualification Success Qualification Success


Elevations since the June 2015 edition of Claims Focus continued

New Fellows New Diploma Holders


Martyn Foulds Halifax General Insurance Services David Lovatt Crawford & Company David Baxter GAB Robins UK Ltd Michael Higgins Argent Liability Adjusters Ltd
William Jeffery Charles Taylor Adjusting Andrew Beckett vrs Vericlaim UK Ltd Warren Hulme Davies Group Limited
Luke Brannigan Davies Group Limited Wayne Kilpatrick Agrical Ltd
Gary Clift McLarens Aviation Cahal McKenna Cunningham Lindsey UK

New Associate & Certified members Deborah Cohen Amlin Ashley McMinn Cunningham Lindsey UK
Joanna Cox AXA PPP Doreen Nakubulwa Britam Insurance
Matthew Roe Argent Liability Adjusters Ltd Mark Farrant Cunningham Lindsey UK Company (U) Limited
Fiona Cumberlidge Cunningham Lindsey UK
Richard Collison Cunningham Lindsey UK Cheng Kang Yap PT Radita Hutama Internusa Angus Osborne-White GAB Robins UK Ltd
Julia Freeman Keelan Westall
Katrina Wright Questgates Ltd
Mark Harris GAB Robins UK Ltd

New Advanced Diploma Holders


Craig Adamson Cunningham Lindsey UK Raymond Lyons Cunningham Lindsey UK New Certificate Holders
Adam Banks Axis Michael Murrell Cunningham Lindsey UK
Joseph Adams Davies Managed Systems Temwani Mkandawire Ctec Consultants
Donal Cronin Martin Seabright Crawford & Company
Diego Alcala Perez Verduzco Laura Moir Davies Managed Systems
Sean Fitzgerald GAB Robins UK Ltd Kieran Sharkey
Russell Ball TopMark Adjusters Ltd Kenneth Morris GAB Robins UK Ltd
Robert Ford vrs Vericlaim UK Ltd Susan Taylor Miller Insurance Services Ltd
Liam Ball GAB Robins UK Ltd Ryan OHanlon Peel Ports Group
Andrew Godwin AIG Europe Ltd Paul Valantine
Jane Bellamy GAB Robins UK Ltd Elliot Osborne McLarens Aviation
David Homer Hamilton Bond Ltd Alexander Wakefield Cunningham Lindsey UK
Desmond Bradshaw TopMark Adjusters Ltd Emma Pearce Ellis May
Joseph Jarvis Crawford & Company Richard Wakeham Agrical Ltd
Julie Carroll GAB Robins UK Ltd Amy Phillips Davies Group Limited
Christopher Legg vrs Vericlaim UK Ltd Paul Wilson McLarens
Panagiotis Chourmouzis GAB Robins UK Ltd Robert Read Crawford & Company

David Cliffe Cunningham Lindsey UK Rama Reza PT Cunningham Lindsey Indonesia

Kerry-Anne Follows Thames Water Utilities Ltd Sarah Romain GAB Robins UK Ltd

Leanne Fryer Davies Group Limited Narrel Rosemin Davies Managed Systems

Leah Geen Cunningham Lindsey UK Iain Scott Insurethebox

Sophie Gibson Roxanne Speirs Cunningham Lindsey UK

Eloise Harby Stream Claims Services UK Limited Philip Spurr McLarens Aviation

Fionnuala Hay GAB Robins UK Ltd Garreth Tomkins Innovation Group

Andrea Hindmarch Ryan Direct Group Courtney Vinnicombe GAB Robins UK Ltd

Mark Kelly Crawford & Company John Walsh Marsh UK Ltd

James Knowles Insurance Management(B) Ltd Bradley Wolstenholme Crawford & Company

Amy MacRury Crawford & Company Darryl Yates Cunningham Lindsey UK

Alistair Young vrs Vericlaim UK Ltd

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The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters

CILA Conference 2015 Programme


Tuesday 15th September, The Midland Hotel, Manchester
08.30am Conference open for delegate registration 01.45pm
Break
02.00pm
Room Alexandra Suite
Room Alexandra Suite Victoria Suite Stanley Suite
09.00am Welcome by CILA President, Mike Jones
09.10am 02.00pm What will 2016 hold for property Jewellery Fraud and Disruptive BI Adjusting: The Future?
03.00pm insurance? (Property SIG) Technology (High Net Worth (Business Interuption SIG)
09.10am Keynote Speaker: Graham Gibson, Claims Director, Allianz & Specie SIG)
09.40am Nick Young and Stephen Gorman of Panel discussion exploring the
DAC Beachcroft will discuss 4 key This session will discuss how the knowledge and skills required to
09.45am FCA thematic reviews of insurance claims meeting customer expectations in the future predictions for 2016 pitfalls under blockchain is being used to record handle BI claims effectively.
10.30am the Insurance Act 2015, arson ownership and detect fraud. Chair: Gerald Williams, Director,
This session will outline the key findings of the recent thematic review of the handling of SME claims, prevention, riot compensation and
and also the 2014 review of household and travel claims. It will consider the implications of these Speaker: Leanne Kemp, CEO, FitzGerald Consulting
technological developments in Everledger
reviews for firms and how the industry can meet customer expectations in the future. object interaction, known as the Panel: Tony Levitt, Partner, RGL
Speaker/s: Simon Green, Director of General Insurance and Protection, Supervision, internet of things. This will build Forensics, Cathy Hawkins, Partner,
Financial Conduct Authority on the issues raised in the DACB BLM, Bianca McKenzie, Head of
Insurance Market Conditions and Claims Preparation Advocacy and
10.30am Tea & Coffee Trends Report 2015/6 published Valuations UK, Aon
11.00am on 1 September 2015.
11.00am Insurance Act 2015 (Claimant SIG) Speaker/s: Nick Young, Partner,
12.00pm This session will review the Insurance Act 2015 and explore key points for policyholders, both at inception and
DAC Beachcroft, Stephen Gorman,
settlement.
DAC Beachcroft
Speaker/s: Michael Whitton, Partner, Edwin Coe, Roger Franklin, Partner, Edwin Coe 03.00pm
Tea & Coffee
03.30pm
12.00pm
Lunch
01.00pm 03.30pm Data protection and fraud Construction Design Management Practical Pitfalls
04.15pm investigation making it work (CDM) Regulations 2015 The new (Business Interruption SIG)
Room Alexandra Suite Victoria Suite Stanley Suite (Anti Fraud SIG) Principal Designer role and its This session will consider some of
This session will look at some of the impact (Construction, Energy & the practical challenges of BI claims
01.00pm Flood Re (Property SIG) Illuminating the darkness - BI Adjusting: The Future? Engineering SIG)
01.45pm Anatomy of a forensic investigation (Business Interruption SIG) practical challenges of using online handling. The speaker, Damian
This session will provide an overview open source and related enquires to In April 2015, the Construction Design Glynn, will also discuss the AXA
of the Flood Re scheme, what it will (Liability SIG) This session will introduce the topic identify and investigate potential Management (CDM) Regulations versus Ted Baker case and highlight
cover and how it will operate. The This session will explore forensic and provide some thoughts from a fraud in compliance with the Data 2015 introduced wholesale changes the lessons to be learnt from an
speakers will also discuss the impact investigation in the context of a BI Adjuster. The session will also Protection Act. to health and safety obligations. The adjuster perspective.
on claims handling, including liability claim. The speakers will include an Insurer perspective on main changes being the abolition of
methods of reporting and claim use a case study to illustrate the the value that a BI adjuster brings Speaker/s: David Parker, Privacy Speaker: Damian Glynn, Director,
Director, Crawford & Company, Neil the CDM Co-Ordinator role to be Head of Financial Risk, Vrs Vericlam
payments. perspectives of both an adjuster and to the handling of claims. replaced by a Principal Designer role
a forensic investigator when dealing Daniel, Head of Counter Fraud and
Speaker/s: Aidan Kerr, Operations Speaker/s: David Watkins, Investigation Services, Crawford & and greater direct responsibilities
Director, Flood Re, Paul Redington, with a fire claim. Allianz, Steven Nock, Crawford on the client. The 2015 Regulations
Company
Major Loss Team Property, Zurich Chair: Martyn Gabbitass, Technical & Company therefore bring a significant impact
Insurance Plc Director, Questgates on the potential responsibilities
and liabilities of the project team
Speaker/s: Dr Andrew Moncrieff,
as a whole.
Managing Director, Hawkins,
Matthew Mannion, Technical Speaker: John Farrell, Partner,
& Strategy Director of Crawford Kennedys
Casualty & Broadspire
04.15pm
Break
04.30pm

Room Alexandra Suite

Book your place via the CILA website 04.30pm


Annual General Meeting
05.30pm
www.cila.co.uk/news-events/events/
05.30pm
cila-annual-conference-2015 07.00pm
Networking Drinks, Octagon Lounge (Sponsored by Hawkins)

07.00pm
Awards Dinner, Trafford Room
11.00pm

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The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters

Leading the way Future Focus Conference 2015


in ethical standards On 12th June the Future Focus Conference returned
for its third time in Birmingham with the intention
Setting the Scene, What do Examiners Want and
Putting things into Practice. These practical sessions
Through our Guide to Professional Conduct, the Advancement of ethical standards of providing an informative day for delegates, were designed to assist candidates in how to read
Institute sets the professional and ethical standards In 2010 the CILA reviewed and modernised the Guide giving them knowledge and an understanding of and understand exam questions, how to structure
for those who work in the handling of claims. Integrity to Professional Conduct. Five years on the Institute the fundamental principles of insurance, together answers and how to improve technique.
and fairness are core principles, with members is still leading the way, pushing for greater, ever more with an appreciation as to what examiners are
Whilst the stage was firmly held by both Malcolm
required to act with responsibility, objectivity and progressive ethical standards. looking for when they mark the answer sheets.
and Julie for the day, strategic coffee breaks were
with consideration of others. A big vote of thanks has to go to Malcolm Hyde put in to ensure the delegates remained full of energy
No-one can dispute the appropriateness of the
Institutes zero tolerance on headline ethical topics and Julie Robson who took on the task of presenting right through the day and into the closing speech
Enhancement of members ethical knowledge
such as harassment, bullying and equality. The issue the various topics to the candidates over the day. delivered by myself. I was delighted to send the
To support and assist members in their understanding
of conflict of interests, ruffled feathers back in 2010. In addition, the efforts of James Nathaniel and Laura delegates away more prepared and more informed
of ethical issues, the Institute is adding more ethical
It was even reported in the industry press that some Moir of the Future Focus group have to be noted in to succeed in the examinations.
knowledge requirements to our qualifications (this will be
felt that the body overstepped the mark, when determining the structure of the event. Finally, thank
revealed in the qualification handbooks around the end of The conference was well received and it was
challenging the then accepted standard. you to Adeola Daramola from the Institute secretariat
2015). This is in addition to the necessary understanding encouraging to see that employers had allowed their
for making the event run smoothly, by taking care
of the Institutes Guide to Professional Conduct. As the The Institute looks to create a level playing field, staff to attend this event. As a group, Future Focus
of all the background issues that make such a
CILA continues to enrich the insurance industry with protecting all involved. After all ethics are built on the want to encourage members of the CILA to become
conference possible.
respected, trustworthy adjusters, all can be assured that principle of equality; meaning all should be provided involved and undertake the examinations on offer
the issue of conflict of interests, and other matters of with adequate means to arrive at a just conclusion. The conference was opened by Mike Jones, President as they demonstrate a high level of achievement
ethics surrounding claims handling, is in safe hands. We must remember that ethical decision making is of the CILA. Mike explained his vision and elaborated and professional knowledge within the insurance
made on the understanding of what ought to be done, on the need to ensure that the next generation of Loss claims market.
Malcolm Hyde,
even if it is not the best outcome for one, usually the Adjusters continue to progress through the ranks.
CILA Executive Director Again, a big thanks to the organisers and speakers
strongest party involved. The conference then moved into full swing with and all who attended. It is hoped that the conference
Malcolm Hyde delivering talks on Subrogation, was informative and provided sufficient content to
Contribution, Proximate Cause and the Insurance encourage members to take up or carry on with the
Act 2015. Julie Robson then took over the mantle examinations the CILA has to offer.
for an interactive afternoon session that included
Neil Powell,
Chairman, CILA Future Focus Committee

We must remember that ethical decision


making is made on the understanding
of what ought to be done, even if it is
not the best outcome for one, usually
the strongest party involved.

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The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters

Innovations in glazing
to protect jewellers

This article by Saint-Gobain provides an insight into the Previous to PVB Laminated Glasss invention, if a piece There is much video footage evidence of both 3 ply and 5 ply The testing regimen that is applied to this type of product
type of security glass that is now available to protect of Float (Annealed or Plate) Glass were attacked similarly, PVB Security Laminates being attacked with the modern is much more onerous than BS EN356. It is called LPS 1270
jeweller shop fronts. Adjusters will be interested to learn then it would break leaving holes and large shards of glass day perpetrators attack weapons of choice where hand and consists of real people intelligently and aggressively
about the methods used to test security glass and the in the frame, which left the Shopfront merchandise holes that can be used to burgle the Shopfront Merchandise attacking the Glass Clad Polycarbonate with a wide range of
tools that are being used to attack jeweller windows. extremely vulnerable to theft. can be created in 12 to 30 seconds! tools sets over a 10 minute period. To pass the test, the Glass
Clad Polycarbonate must not be penetrated whatsoever.
Previous developments in security glass British Standards for security glass Latest innovations in security glass
Throughout the last two decades of the 20th Century the The Popular 3 ply (two pieces of glass with one PVB There is a new generation of visually superior glass for You can learn more about this new type of security
Security Glass recommended to jewellers was either two interlayer) Security PVB Laminated Glass family consists highly enhanced security glazing. Glass Clad Polycarbonate glass by visiting the Glassolutions website at: http://
or three pieces of glass laminated together with either one of thicknesses that end in .5mm (7.5mm, 9.5mm, 11.5mm, is impenetrable when attacked with extreme prejudice with www.glassolutions.co.uk/products/tecdur-enhanced-
or two Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Interlayers. 13.5mm) have been tested to BS EN356 P4A This means any hand held tools including full length woodmans axes, security-glazing
that the glass can withstand (not being penetrated) 3 drops picks and sledgehammers.
The glass was designed to withstand physical attack
of a 4.1kg spherical steel ball from 9 metres high.
from perpetrators using either wooden baseball bats or Glass Clad Polycarbonate can be retrofitted into most
house bricks, which up until that time would have been The increasingly specified 5 ply (three pieces of glass existing shopfronts, door and display cabinet frames thus The Glassolutions team will also be
the preferred, proven effective traditional tools used with two PVB interlayers) Security Glasses are marketed profoundly enhancing security performance in the most
when assaulting float glass (also known as annealed as having been tested to BS EN356 P6B. This means cost effective way. Glass Clad Polycarbonate is absolutely exhibiting at the CILA Conference
or plate glass). that the glass has been tested to withstand (not being no different in appearance, clarity and transparency to 2015. Visit their stand to see videos
penetrated) 12 blows from a mechanical hammer and standard conventional laminated security glass. It does
Essentially, if PVB Laminated Security Glass is attacked
at least 30 blows from a mechanical axe. not distort whatsoever. of glass being security tested. You will
with a baseball bat or brick, the glass would break
(craze like a spiders web) but would maintain its physical Tools of attack are changing Glass Clad Polycarbonate can be manufactured using low also have the opportunity to handle
integrity it would not fall out and (mostly) would not Unfortunately, the modern day smash and grab perpetrator iron glass which delivers excellent clarity and ensures true samples of security glass and enter the
be penetrated thus offering Shopfront Merchandise a level doesnt come armed with a baseball bat, house brick, colours are seen and optimum vision quality is achieved
of physical protection. spherical steel balls or mechanical hammers and axes. when looking through the glass. Glassolutions prize draw!
Instead, her attack weapons of choice are hand held metal
headed tools such as a sledgehammer, pick and full length
woodmans axes.

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The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters

Liability SIG Seminar


Environmental Liability Policy Cover and an Introduction
to Cyber Insurance Claims
The Liability SIG have developed a really informative that are used in relation to cyber security and the
90 minute seminar for CILA members, covering both common methods of attack. Sarah then describes the
environmental liability and cyber insurance claims. types of claim that can arise, the typical cover that is
available under insurance policies and the current risks.
Mike Marston of OHES Environmental Ltd. and a Fellow
of the Institute first outlines the ways by which liability The Institute is incredibly grateful to Mike and Sarah for
can arise in instances of environmental damage. He then volunteering their time and sharing their experiences.
discusses the policy cover that is typically available under This seminar has already been delivered in Birmingham
public liability policies and environmental insurance and Leeds and is scheduled to be delivered in Bristol
policies and uses case studies to show how claims have on 12th November 2015. Look out for the relevant flyer
been resolved in practice. to book your place!
Sarah Reynolds of Charles Taylor Adjusting Ltd. and
an Associate of the Institute is the second speaker
and provides a fascinating insight into the world of
cyber-attacks. Sarah explains the terms and acronyms

Data Protection
Act 1998:
Section 56
New Technical Bulletin for
CILA members
The CILA Anti-Fraud SIG has produced a technical
bulletin on Section 56 of the Data Protection Act 1998.
Section 56 was implemented on 9th March 2015 and
it is now a criminal offence to require an individual to
make a subject access request (SAR) for information
related to their criminal past.
CILA members will want to understand the implications
for claims handling and the alternative solution which
can be adopted i.e. Basic Disclosure. Learn more by
reading the full technical bulletin on the CILA website:
http://www.cila.co.uk/node/2472.

This publication has been made available by the Chartered Institute


of Loss Adjusters solely for the use and convenience of the reader.
By making this publication available the CILA does not offer any
endorsement or recommendation of the views and opinions expressed
therein. For a full explanation of the terms and conditions upon which
the CILA provides this publication please see our full disclaimer available
on the Institute website.

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