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Law reports: Statement’s judicial immunity upheld
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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.
Charles Taylor appoints director
Run-off specialist Richard Hayes has joined Charles Taylor Insurance Services as strategic business planning and development director and is charged with driving the firm's plans for growth in the insurance services market.
Quindell enters North America through acquisition
Quindell Portfolio has entered the North American insurance market through its acquisition of software as a service-based provider Iter8 in a deal worth £20.8m.
Motor Insurance: Claims, lies and videotape
Dashboard cameras are commonplace in Russia to prove road accidents to the courts and to protect against police corruption. But what impact do they have on the insurance sector? Anne-Louise Fogtmann explains.
Post magazine – 18 April 2013
The latest edition of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Minimal losses expected from Iran earthquake
Significant losses are not expected following the powerful M7.8 earthquake that struck Iran on 16 April, according to catastrophe modelling firms.
Insurers not yet in the clear over horsemeat scandal as claims emerge
Contaminated meat claims linked with the horsemeat scandal are now reaching insurers despite clauses that limit liability within product recall policies.
Aviva, RSA and Allianz await fallout from Savile abuse allegations
Aviva, RSA and Allianz were the BBC’s primary insurers during the 40 years that alleged sex offender Jimmy Savile worked for the broadcaster, and could face sexual abuse claims of up to £30m.
Market Moves: Insurers take the week’s spoils as Ace leads recruitment surge
This week, insurers were on top, with Ace, Covéa and Liberty Mutual among the firms to have tied up deals to bring in new faces.