Claims
ABI launches compensation reform blue-print
The Association of British Insurers has claimed that the time taken to settle the average personal injury compensation claim would fall from three years to just six months under proposals it has announced today
MASS launches new accident management and PI diploma
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society (MASS) has launched a new diploma in Accident Management and Personal Injury, which is fully accredited by the College of Law in London.
Pets win prizes for broker AFI
Elaine Fairfax, the creator of Animal Friends Insurance, was awarded first prize in the Nat West Eve...
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CCAC finds itself in a no-win situation
The revelation that MPs have recommended the government to only partially raise the small claims lim...
Insurer pilots new database in fraud battle
A new fraud database has called for support from insurers, to help build up records and tackle repea...
Pivotal result due soon
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Rehabilitation code could launch by end of the year
A new rehabilitation code of practice could be launched before Christmas, as further details of the ...
The claimant's view
Tom Jones reports on how insurers are calling the shots on compensation. An elderly client with ple...
Five resign in investigation
A number of staff at DAS Legal Expenses have resigned, following an internal investigation. The com...
Markel warns sector over legal threats
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Garwyn and QBE talks
Loss adjuster Garwyn has confirmed it is in talks with parent company QBE over a management buyout. ...
Code launch suspended after insurers are ignored
A rehabilitation code of practice due to be launched this week has been delayed after insurers were ...
Market set to act over fraud gang
A gang accused of organising staged accidents is being monitored, after it was found to have faked d...
Compensation draft fails to tackle issue
The Compensation Bill has failed in its attempt to address the compensation culture, and a much bold...
Major brands set to launch claims arms
Several major brands could be set to follow the AA's lead by launching fully-fledged legal arms, onc...
Wellington Underwriting updates
Wellington Underwriting has updated its estimated impact from the hurricanes following significant n...
McLaughlin president
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers has made Neil McLaughlin, its new president. Mr McLaughlin took over ...
Names ready to back Syndicate
Lloyd's Names have indicated their willingness to back the launch of Beazley Syndicate 3623, and to ...
Gib insurer to start writing ATE
Gibraltar-based Litcomp will start writing after-the-event insurance this month, following the compl...
West: call to cut preparation costs
Last week's Claims Club meeting looked at the progress of the Irish Personal Injuries Assessment Board, the Compensation Bill and claims representation within the Association of British Insurers
New Foil president prepares to take up Comp Bill challenge
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers has appointed Neil McLaughlin, partner in law firm Morgan Cole, as its new President.