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Quindell shareholders to seek compensation under Financial Services and Markets Act
Quindell is expected to announce "significant restatements" of accounting policies, along with write-downs on a number of companies bought in the 2013 to 2014 period, according to the lawyer coordinating a shareholder action against the firm.
Legal Update: Look both ways
Contributory actions of pedestrians should be considered when mounting a defence, says Richard West.
Blog: mobility scooters and the law
It is estimated there are around 350,000 people in the UK who regularly use mobility scooters. Following the European Court of Justice decision in Vnuk v Zavarovalnica Triglav, the Department for Transport is considering the impact of the case on the…
Quindell delays 2014 results announcement
Troubled service provider Quindell has said its audited 2014 accounts will not be published by tomorrow (30 June) as planned.
FWD’s Gaughan, Ingenie, LV and Aviva among winners at first Insurance Marketing and PR Awards
FWD founder Michael Gaughan was crowned the winner of the achievement award at the inaugural Insurance Marketing & PR Awards this afternoon.
Post news editor Callum Brodie declared journalist of the year at Biba awards
Post news editor Callum Brodie won a hat-trick of awards at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association journalist of the year awards this afternoon, including the top prize.
FCA seeks industry feedback on value of publishing claims ratios
In a discussion paper published today, the Financial Conduct Authority has set out and invited comments on options for the publication of product value data, following concerns about poor value and a lack of effective competition in general insurance…
Blog: Telematics - driving fleets forward
Ask a White Van Man if he'd like a ‘spy-in-the-cab' black box and you'll get a colourful answer. But what if that black box could save lives?
Blog: Does the flood resilience certificate go far enough?
Chris Hall takes a look at potential issues with Chartered Insurance Institute's new generation claims group for the creation of a flood resilience certificate for household properties.
Blog: Live entertainment - a risky business if you're not protecte
In the UK alone, independent music festivals are now worth an estimated £1billion to the economy. And as festivals continue to grow in popularity and profitability, so too does the amount of money being invested.
FCA commences investigation into Quindell as it suspends AIM trading
The Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed it is conducting an investigation into Quindell in relation to public statements made about the outsourcing company's financial accounts during 2013 and 2014.
VRS Vericlaim buys Certo
Sedgwick-owned specialist loss adjuster VRS Vericlaim has purchased claims handler Certo in a bid to boost its third party administration and commercial loss adjusting capacity.
MIB reports 4.6% rise in hit-and-run accident claims
The number of claims relating to hit-and-run accidents increased 4.6% between 2013 and 2014, according to the Motor Insurers' Bureau.
Market Moves - 22 June 2015
Find out who has moved where in the world of insurance this week.
Cyber attack on Polish airline grounds 1400
Polish airline LOT was forced to delay flights for five hours last Sunday (21 June) after a cyber attack on its ground operations systems.
Analysis: Major Events in the Russian Insurance Market in Q2 2015
In Q2, the license of the chief CMTPL market player was withdrawn but returned shortly afterwards; the Russian Association of Motor Insurers summed up the results of the first quarter of 2015; Insurer ORANTA went through rough times.
Blog: Test driving the Insurance Act 2015
The new Insurance Act 2015 does not come into effect until August 2016 - as such the Act has yet to be tested in the UK courts. On 20 May 2015, the British Insurance Law Association changed that by holding the first ever mock trial exploring the new Act.
Alton Towers victims receive insurance payouts for rehab
Insurers have started paying out to the victims of the Alton Towers rollercoaster crash.
Fraud focus: Insurers beware of a red card
It has been a remarkable few weeks as events in Zurich have unfolded, says Jamie Taylor.
New Zealand's Wanganui hit by worst flood on record
After torrential rain North Island has seen some dramatic weekend flooding which has caused huge damage and hundreds of insurance claims.
Wilkinson becomes Markel's Singapore claims director
Chay Wilkinson is leaving loss adjuster Triton where he is regional director, Asia-Pacific to become Markel's Singapore claims director.
Hijacked oil tanker is rescued by Malaysia's navy
The Orkim Harmony is now safe in the hands of the Malaysian navy, after it was taken over by pirates on 11 June.
Wallis reappointed Claims Portal chairman
Tim Wallis has been reappointed chairman of Claims Portal Limited following a review of the role.
Post magazine – 18 June
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