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LV legal fight sees man who invented collision jailed for eight months
A county court judge has warned contrived collision fraudsters to "take heed" after jailing a driver who attempted to claim for a car accident that never happened.
Flood brick entrepreneurs win Defra funding
The inventors of a flood brick designed to replace sandbags and defend homes from flooding have been awarded more than £44 000 by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Open GI promotes customer service lead
Systems provider Open GI has expanded the role of its customer service head in a bid to bolster services.
North of the Border: Career path uncertain in cancer case
In Helen McGlone v Greater Glasgow Health Board (2012) the pursuer alleged that the defenders misinterpreted two cervical smear tests in 2006 when she was aged 26.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Great strides have been made by the insurance industry and the authorities in clamping down on fraud, but sometimes wrongdoers certainly do not help themselves.
Claimant view: David v Goliath
Genuine claimants are made to suffer by the government's 'draconian measures' in support of insurers, says Tom Jones.
Market moves: Towergate leads Christmas recruiting while Giles and others add seasonal cheer
This week in recruitment belonged to Towergate Underwriting, which welcomed five new staff all appointed to work with regional brokers.
Review of the Year: Legal - bracing for impact
The imminent implementation of major civil justice reforms has seen the legal industry spend much of 2012 preparing itself for things to come.
Markerstudy acquires accident management company
Markerstudy Group has completed a second acquisition in less than a month with the purchase of accident management company Vision Vehicle Solutions.
Post magazine - 20/27 December 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Crawford expands commercial workforce with 16 hires
Crawford Global Technical Services UK has boosted its aviation division with six new hires.
CHOs warned to adapt and learn from Drive Assist demise
The collapse of 'insurer-friendly' Drive Assist should serve as a wake-up call to fellow credit hire organisations that have failed to adapt to the challenging conditions of the motor insurance sector, according to market observers.
Industry cat losses to hit $65m in 2012, says Swiss Re
Insured losses from natural catastrophes and man-made disasters will reach approximately $65m in 2012, according to Swiss Re.
Industry welcomes discount rate court victory
Insurance lawyers have welcomed a High Court ruling dismissing a challenge on the current discount rate to determine damages in a catastrophic personal injury claim.
Lloyd's reveals Superstorm Sandy claims could hit $2.5bn
Lloyd's has announced today that its estimated net claims before tax from Superstorm Sandy are between $2bn and $2.5bn.
Mesothelioma proposals will render victims powerless
Personal injury law firm Irwin Mitchell has criticised the government's mesothelioma compensation reforms for restricting access to justice for victims.
Consultation on mesothelioma compensation reform to take place in spring
A public consultation on plans to reform the way mesothelioma cases are dealt with will take place in spring 2013.
Quindell granted ABS licence
Quindell Portfolio has secured an alternative business structure licence for legal services which will allow it to complete the purchase of personal injury specialist Silverbeck Rymer.
RSA and More Than give Xmas vouchers to flood affected customers
RSA and More Than will redirect mail and offer gift vouchers for customers forced to spend Christmas in alternative accommodation following the recent floods.
Post Blog: Business interrupted
What can previous catastrophes tell us about the business interruption landscape following superstorm Sandy? Amy Lacey explains.
Over half of young people understand the legal implications of online gossip
Research by media law firm Wiggin LLP found that 54% of 18 to 24 year-olds are aware that they could be prosecuted for posting unsubstantiated rumours about someone else online.
EIOPA declares insurance sector outlook 'significantly' negative
The financial stability of the European economy remains fragile, despite coordinated political efforts and actions taken by the European Central Bank.
Rothko vandal jailed for 'unacceptable' crime
The man who defaced a Mark Rothko mural at the Tate Modern in October has been sentenced to two years' imprisonment.
Male drivers more accident-prone, research finds
Young men are more likely to have serious accidents than women of the same age because they are more prone to sudden breaking and driving for extended periods without taking a rest, according to research by Insure the Box.