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Q&A: Nick Pester, Beyond Legal
Nick Pester, founder at Beyond Legal and former general counsel at Zego, spoke to Insurance Post about the changing legal landscape, the pivoting mindsets of insurtech founders, and what he hopes to offer clients with his new legal practice.
Could rugby court clash shift the sport to self-insuring?
The outcome of a lawsuit launched by hundreds of rugby union players could have a far-reaching impact on the future of the sport. Tim Evershed looks at whether parallels can be drawn with similar actions in the US against governing bodies, such as the…
Lessons from a Bad Beet harvest for agricultural insurers
Could recent payouts to sugar beet farmers for revenue lost to bad weather lead to a growth in insurance options for out-of-doors crops, including parametric solutions? Edmund Tirbutt investigates.
Tributes paid to fraud expert James Pinder following his passing
The insurance industry has paid its respect to former DWF partner James Pinder, a man described as “a true fraud fighter from before fraud fighters were a thing”.
Fenchurch Law shifts to employee ownership
Fenchurch Law, an insurance law firm, has announced that 60% of its shares will now be owned by employees via a newly formed trust.
JCG uplift of 22% could mean small track claims limit is increased
The incoming uplift for personal injury claims recommended in the Judicial College Guidelines might need to see an upheaval in limits applied to the Official Injury Claims portal.
Davies snaps up first law firm since Keoghs
Davies has bought Shoreside Law to add global commercial and maritime litigation services to its legal arm Keoghs.
Whiplash reforms shift insurers’ legal ‘buying criteria’
Three years on from the whiplash reforms, Minster Law’s CEO Shirley Woolham said insurers’ “buying criteria” for legal partners is shifting toward organisational sustainability.
Howden’s Will Bloomer passes away unexpectedly
David Howden, CEO of Howden Group, has paid tribute to his organisation’s chief corporate and legal affairs officer Will Bloomer, who passed away “suddenly and unexpectedly” last week.
British Insurance Technology Awards shortlist 2024 announced
Today Insurance Post can reveal the shortlist for the 2024 British Insurance Technology Awards.
Insurtech mindset and legal landscape has changed
The legal sector is “ready for something different” and insurtech founders have shifted their mindset to disposal, according to Beyond Legal founder Nick Pester.
SimplyBusiness and Zurich partner; Howden buys Hencilla Canworth; Flood Re joins Biba
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Scale of motor insurance market shrinking laid bare
Data analysis: Mike Powell, insight manager for banking and general insurance at Defaqto, examines why there are now 14% fewer insurance brands selling comprehensive car insurance than there were 10 years ago plus what features have been stripped out of…
Impact of war in Ukraine on insurance
Two years on from Russia invading Ukraine, David Worsfold examines the ongoing impact of the war on global insurance markets.
How the Post Office scandal set a new precedent for ATE insurance
Alan Pratten, chair of M&A, litigation and tax insurance solutions at Gallagher, details the broker’s involvement in the well-publicised Post Office scandal, and how this particular case changed the placement of after the event insurance.
Deadline to enter British Insurance Technology Awards fast approaching
The countdown has started for you to get entries in for the inaugural 2024 British Insurance Technology Awards (BITAs).
Google searches show landlord concerns about cover
Data analysis: In the last year, research by Confused.com’s home insurance experts revealed more than 8,000 people in the UK Googled “What does landlord insurance cover?”
‘Serious questions’ to be answered as MoJ launches whiplash tariff review
The Ministry of Justice has opened a call for evidence into the Whiplash tariff, first introduced in 2021, as part of a statutory review.
How Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski crash case has affected winter sports cover
With winter sports season in full swing, Aamina Zafar examines how the case against the A-list Hollywood actress highlighted the need for appropriate cover and training for claims handlers receiving calls from those who may have forgotten slope etiquette…
AA buys Key Care; RSA launches hub; Gallagher Re’s Melia to retire
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Qover enters UK motor; ARAG seals DAS deal; OSB's Consumer Duty director
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.