Legal
Government plans extension to travel protection scheme
The scheme that protects holidaymakers in the event that a travel firm goes bust looks set to be extended.
Fraud team to expand at Horwich Farrelly
Insurance litigation specialist Horwich Farrelly aims to expand its team of fraud specialists in the next 12 months to meet increased demand.
Former UKDN employee lied
A former UK Drainage Network employee has been forced to retract claims that the company handed over shares to land a fulfilment contract, after admitting the allegations were false.
Interview - Kevin Pallett: Back in the MGA market
After two years out of the market, Kevin Pallett is back with a new managing general agency. Leigh Jackson asks him about his plans for Aspen Risk Management.
Kitchener quits Apil to join law firm
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers chief executive Denise Kitchener is poised to leave the organisation after 18 years to take up a role at law firm Pattinson and Brewer.
CFC launches 'unambiguous' recruitment product
Underwriting agency CFC is targeting a share of the £30m gross written premium recruitment insurance market, after launching an "unambiguous" product aimed at the sector.
Garwyn consolidates four offices into one
Liability adjuster Garwyn has housed all of its Midlands-based operations under one roof with a move to new premises in Birmingham.
Public sector cuts: Risk management savings - a false economy?
The squeeze on public sector spending is about to get tighter. Jakki May examines the ways in which its employees, brokers and underwriters need to get the best out of insurance, without compromising quality.
Horwich Farrelly wins credit hire case
Insurance litigation firm, Horwich Farrelly has won a case against unenforceable credit hire agreements.
Law Society invites members and stakeholders to consider ARP replacement
The Law Society has issued an invitation to its wider membership and other stakeholders to consider an alternative structure that might replace the Assigned Risk Pool.
Former counsel to Lloyd’s joins Serle Court chambers
Julian Burling, previously counsel to Lloyd’s, has joined commercial and chancery chambers Serle Court.
CMS warns of cost of “twin peak regulation”
Law firm CMS Cameron McKenna has claimed that insurance companies will be hit hard by the Financial Services Authority’s Annual Funding Requirement due to the cost of the change in regulator.
Apil CEO announces departure
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers chief executive Denise Kitchener is set to leave the organisation after 18 years to join law firm Pattinson and Brewer.
First corporate manslaughter case begins
The first trial under the new Corporate Manslaughter Act has begun in Winchester Crown Court.
Jubilee employment tribunal fails to reach conclusion
The employment tribunal battle between Jubilee Managing Agency and former finance and operations director Kate Lewis is set to rumble on after the hearing ran over its allotted time.
Ex-Lloyd's insurer CEO denies sexism claims
Former Jubilee group chief executive Clive Buesnel has denied claims that he planned to relieve Kate Lewis of some of her duties because of her gender when she held the post of finance and operations director.
Parabis Law breaks £100m turnover mark with legal acquisition
Parabis Law has expanded its defendant insurance operation and secured a foothold in the Midlands after completing a takeover of Everatt & Company.
Interview – Robert Hiscox: Opinions of the insurance industry
Robert Hiscox is never one to hold his tongue. When Daniel Dunkley met him to talk about current market conditions, he was as forthright as expected on the FSA, ABI, government policy and price-matching practices.
Former Jubilee boss denies sexism claims at tribunal
Former Jubilee group chief executive Clive Buesnel has denied claims that he planned to relieve Kate Lewis of some of her duties because of her gender when she held the post of finance and operations director.
News analysis - Disproportionate success fees: A catalyst for change
The Mirror Group Newspapers' recent court victory, when it challenged paying disproportionate success fees, could spell the beginning of the end for recoverability. Andrew Parker analyses the decision and its potential ramifications.
Solicitors' PI shake-up plan divides the market
The Law Society has slammed plans to exclude financial institution claims from the compulsory minimum terms of professional indemnity insurance.
Lord Jackson pushes for full implementation of reforms
Lord Justice Jackson has outlined his intention of securing a complete implementation of his civil litigation reforms.
Motor claims: Can insurers stem the rising cost of whiplash claims?
With 93% of GPs seeing patients they believe to have exaggerated injuries in order to make a claim, Leigh Jackson asks how insurers can stem the rising cost of whiplash cases.
Campbell ruling presents "ideal situation" for Jackson
The ruling in the recent European Court of Human Rights case involving Naomi Campbell has presented the "ideal situation" to implement the Jackson reforms, Allianz has claimed.