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RTA Portal extension: Delivering swift justice
The extension of the road traffic accident claims portal has met with mixed reactions, with concerns over the practicalities involved and how it will affect the personal injury market.
Insurer |
08 May 2012 
Your say: The challenge for LEIs
The sustainability of the traditional legal expenses model with its in-house legal operations is back on the agenda as some of the larger players in the sector implement rate rises.
Broker |
24 Apr 2012
MoJ had 9750 complaints in 2011 and shut 734 claims management companies
The Ministry of Justice has closed down 734 ambulance-chasing claims management companies, leaving 3018 authorised at the end of March, after receiving 9570 complaints in the past year.
Claims |
17 Apr 2012
Text pests: Is the MoJ failing to crack down on inbox invaders?
With the pressure on to act against text pests, this time last year the Ministry of Justice announced its intention to establish a working group to tackle the problem.
Insurer |
03 Apr 2012
MoJ launches investigation into CMCs
According to the Financial Times, the Ministry of Justice has launched an investigation into claims management companies following a surge of invalid compensation claims filed on behalf of consumers allegedly mis-sold personal protection insurance.
Insurer |
28 Mar 2012
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MoJ issues consultation for RTA portal extension
Last night the MoJ issued a consultation letter to key stakeholders on further extending the fixed costs scheme currently used for Road Traffic Accident claims to cover Employers’ and Public Liability policies.
Insurer |
29 Feb 2012
Fraud IFED: Funding the fraud force
While early results have been impressive, some still believe the industry funding the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department is a step in the wrong direction
Insurer |
14 Feb 2012
RTA Portal extension divides opinion due to lack of clarity and timescales
ABI welcomes changes but industry raises concerns over timescale for implementation.
Insurer |
14 Feb 2012
Market fears for unintended consequences as first ABS approval nears
The first alternative business structure could be greenlighted as early as next week.
Insurer |
14 Feb 2012
Apil criticises ‘short-sighted’ civil justice change
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has said that introducing further change to a civil justice system which is already in the throes of a series of major reforms would be short-sighted.
Insurer |
09 Feb 2012
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Questions remain over county court consultation response
Access to Justice Action Group spokesperson Andrew Dismore has accused the government response to the consultation on county court reforms of being a "damp squib".
Insurer |
09 Feb 2012
Laspo Bill suffers six-month delay
The Legal Aid Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill will not be implemented until April 2013, the government has confirmed.
Insurer |
31 Jan 2012
Solicitors reminded of responsibilities in PPI cases
Solicitors have been reminded of their responsibilities by the Solicitors Regulation Authority when canvassing for clients that want help with claiming for mis-sold payment protection insurance.
Insurer |
16 Jan 2012
Review of the year - General insurance: Regulatory dramas
2011, a year dominated by regulatory and legislative change, could yet prove to be a landmark 12 months for the insurance industry.
Insurer |
13 Dec 2011
View from the top: Embrace the post-Jackson world
The Jackson reforms present a real opportunity. As we await the Ministry of Justice consultation response, let’s be optimistic and assume full implementation next year at sustainable costs levels with real incentives to keep cases ‘on track’.
Claims |
29 Nov 2011
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2012 insurance industry report: The inside track to achieving a more sustainable business
To achieve a sustainable profit, personal lines insurers need to transform their retention rates, using modern communications techniques to engage with customers and understand their individual needs. This white paper is based on a specially commissioned study involving 42 senior managers at UK and Irish insurers.
Work equipment risks in the UK
The complex patchwork of legislation and guidance governing work equipment risks in the UK is an administrative monster that many businesses struggle to wrestle with successfully. It takes significant levels of technical expertise and resources to understand and effectively navigate the maze of legal requirements, and this problem grows increasingly unwieldy for smaller organisations with limited manpower and finances.
Market moves: Brokers a hive of recruitment activity
Post |
22 May 2012
2012 British Insurance Awards shortlist revealed
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23 May 2012 | 
Workplace Stress: Under pressure
Post |
22 May 2012
Combined profit of 'going concern' Provident and sister MMA reaches £4.5m
Post |
23 May 2012
World Cup and Olympic fever fuels Brazil's general insurance growth
Post |
23 May 2012
Editor's comment: Fleeing the family nest
This week’s deal developments read like two coming-of-age literary fables written to reward hard work and endeavour, while...