Claims
North of Border: Golf swing sees liability fall to club
On 10 August 2007 Anthony Phee was playing golf with three friends on the Niddry Castle course.
Xchanging names former Charles Taylor London Market boss as chief reinsurance adjuster
Technology provider Xchanging has promoted its head of delegated lead to a new position as chief adjuster for reinsurance in its claims services business.
Tripoli bomb exposes weak state security
The bombing of the French Embassy in the Libyan capital of Tripoli earlier today tells of the country’s faltering security, IHS said.
Interview: Frank Pinder: leading the fraud fight
With US investigation specialist Global Options seeking to bring its zero-tolerance approach to insurance fraud across the pond, its president explains why regulation and professionalism are key to better detection
Market Moves: Ace, Bluefin, LV and Charles Taylor Insurance make new hires
It was honours even between the insurer and the broking sectors this week, with Ace once again leading the way for insurers with a couple of key hires.
LMA unveils plan to cut whiplash bill
The Lloyd’s Market Association has laid out a five-point plan for reducing the annual cost paid out of over £2bn for whiplash claims.
Sichuan quake leaves 100 000 homeless
A 6.6 Mw earthquake in the Sichuan province of China has left nearly 100 000 Chinese homeless, and may have dealt severe damaged insured industrial facilities in the region, according to Eqecat.
70% of drivers think speed cameras are money-making machines
More than 19m UK drivers (70%) think speed cameras exist to make money rather than prevent accidents, according to a study by Go Compare.
Law reports: Statement’s judicial immunity upheld
This law report was contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer
Law reports: Common-sense ruling sets precedent for company directors claiming against themselves
This law report was contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer
Law reports: Failure to spot rare disease did not amount to care duty breach
This law report was contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Affinity Partnerships: Finding the perfect fit
To achieve success in the affinity market, insurers must be careful to foster mutually beneficial relationships with the right partners and ensure they select relevant products
Mass: Britain’s ‘have a go’ culture must end
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has called for an end to the ‘have a go’ culture endemic across Britain, which has contributed to an increase in fraudulent motor accident claims.
Hill Dickinson cements fraud partnership with police
Hill Dickinson has signed an information agreement with the Metropolitan Police, building upon their existing six-year counter-fraud partnership.
L&G drops GAB Robins from claims pilot
Legal and General will proceed with two loss adjusters on its claims pilot programme after dropping GAB Robins.
Ifed raid: Joining up with the front line
When it comes to the industry-funded Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department, market attention normally focuses on the severity of the sentences handed down to ghost brokers and crash-for-cash fraudsters. Callum Brodie joined the Ifed team for an early…
Loss adjusting: Back to the future
Loss adjusters should learn from the past in order to rediscover the human touch – and returning to regional markets is a good start, says Trevor Latimer
PI lawyers deny ethical standards slipping
Personal injury lawyers have denied ethics in their business are slipping, suggesting trained lawyers are increasingly forced by time pressures to be more distant from their clients.
New Apil president promises discount rate fight
Newly-elected Association of Personal Injury Lawyers president Matthew Stockwell has marked his debut with a combative speech pledging to resist any increase of the discount rate.
PPOs a “ticking time bomb” says legal expert
Periodic payment orders represent a “ticking time bomb” for injury lawyers and insurers alike, according to one speaker at the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers’ annual conference.
Discount rate proposals attack the 100% compensation principle
Calls for changes to the current approach for setting the discount rate are attacking the principle that injured people should receive 100% of their compensation, David Westcott QC has argued.
DAC Beachcroft acquires PI team in Newport
DAC Beachcroft has acquired a professional indemnity team in south Wales, led by partner Clare Hughes-Williams.
Your say: The warm weather is a damb squib
A slight rise in temperature and drier conditions has done little to ease pressure on claims staff who continue to deal with large numbers of claims flowing from the heavy rainfalls of 2012.
Law firm and solicitor numbers drop in industry first
The number of law firms and private practitioners in England and Wales have both decreased for the first time ever, according to the latest Law Society’s Annual Statistical Report.