Whiplash
Medical panels debate heats up as both sides angle for places in working group
Possible £5000 limit and funding by insurers among issues up for discussion.
Fraud: Stamping out fraud
The government is keen to minimise fraud to reduce premiums, so what penalties should individuals incur when they try to deceive insurance companies?
MoJ working group to have medical panels solution in place by July
The Ministry of Justice will launch a cross-industry working group next month charged with ironing out a solution for the implementation of independent medical panels targeting bogus whiplash claims.
Fraud Focus: Keeping pace in the fraud fight
The world of insurance fraud is fast paced and getting even faster. If you thought 2013 was interesting then 2014 certainly should not disappoint when it comes to change in the fight against fraud. Are you ready?
Review of the Year: General Insurance: A year of red tape
With the implementation of the Jackson reforms and the start of twin peaks regulation, reform and regulation dominated a mixed 2013 for the general insurance sector
Last chance to take advantage of early bird for the 2014 Motor Claims conference
Today is the last day to take advantage of the early bird offer for Post's hugely popular annual Motor Claims conference.
New laws have done little to curb whiplash culture, LV says
More than half of Britons have been contacted by a claims company and encouraged to make a compensation claim for injuries in the six months since the implementation of litigation reforms in April, research from LV has found.
TSC to unveil report to government’s whiplash response
The Transport Select Committee has agreed to publish its Eleventh Special Report of Session 2013-14 on 12 December.
Interview: David Johnson: Wrapped up in foil
Having been involved with the Forum of Insurance Lawyers since the early beginnings of his career, incoming president David Johnson is keen to make his mark during his tenure. He reveals how he plans to consolidate the organisation’s new found authority…
Insurers dismiss MP’s fear that medical panels could become their ‘captives’
Pre-medical offers remain a fraud concern for Apil.
Telematics key in combatting motor fraud, according to Octo
Octo Telematics is predicting telematics products could see the end of motor fraud tactics such as crash for crash schemes and bogus whiplash claims.
Medical whiplash panels at risk of being insurers' 'captives' MP tells Commons
Independent medical panels were criticised in a parliamentary debate yesterday on motor insurance and whiplash claims, as being at risk of becoming 'captives' of the insurance industry.
Legal Update: Whiplash Claims: Lack of action by government on small claims limit gives time for constructive talks
Alistair Kinley says the government’s latest motor measures have little connection to insurance claims and whiplash and there is a failure to implement Transport Select Committee recommendations.
Insurers frustrated as MoJ defers increase in small claims track threshold
Justice Secretary confirms medical expert panels will be introduced for whiplash.
Biba supports whiplash move
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the announcement today by Justice Secretary Chris Grayling to establish independent medical panels to assess whiplash injuries.
Expert panels won’t deter fraudsters says Smart Witness
The Ministry of Justice’s plan to introduce independent medical panels for reviewing whiplash claims is set to fail, according to road accident firm Smart Witness.
LV disappointed at delay in small claims decision
LV has expressed disappointment at the Ministry of Justice’s decision to further consider whether the small claims court limit should be raised.
MoJ to introduce expert panels for whiplash claims
The Ministry of Justice has confirmed a package of measures, such as the introduction of independent medical panels, aiming to combat whiplash and reduce the cost of motor insurance premiums by £80.
Mass welcomes MoJ small claims deferral decision
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has welcomed the Ministry of Justice’s announcement to defer its decision on the small claims limit for general damage claims.
Insurance lawyers welcome whiplash medical panel proposals
Claimants and defendant lawyers alike have welcomed the government’s plans to introduce independent medical panels for validating whiplash claims.
Whiplash: Choosing the right path
Several ideas have been suggested to alleviate insurers’ whiplash woes – but which method represents the best solution for all parties?
Claims management: Crackdown
Do new measures aimed at snuffing out poor practice by claims management companies go far enough?
Opinion: Treatment key to whiplash woes
Studies suggest early treatment of claimants could bring down the costs associated with whiplash.
C-Suite: Rewriting the law on fraud
Looking to France may help bring down claim numbers and prevent fraudsters escaping detection, says John O'Roarke.