Claims
Beachcroft welcomes proposals in Second Issues Paper
The English and Scottish Law Commissions have now published their second Issues Paper, this time dealing with warranties. In their continuing major overhaul of insurance contract law, they propose putting an end to all “basis of the contract” clauses…
New bosses hired at First Assist
FirstAssist Insurance Services, created following the separation of the FirstAssist Group into specialist companies, has appointed its managing director and head of sales for its speciality insurance business.
Aquilo enters exclusive takeover talks
Aquilo plc has announced that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with a major UK plc in relation to the disposal of the business of Aquilo Motor Services Ltd, a subsidiary of the company.
Apil president warns insurers over third party capture
Injured people should not be pursued and pressured by third party insurers who offer them upfront cash to “deal direct,” the president of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers warned today.
Pick of the Week
Anthony Gould, editor in chief, runs through this week’s major news including mesothelioma call; Norw...
Industry discussion needed over the role of regulation
I read with interest Simon Machell's comment regarding the current provision of rehabilitation servi...
Nightclub attack case fails to meet high standards
Crosby v Regency Security Services (Colchester County Court - 18 May 2006)
Lords negligence case tests the water over duty of care claims
Sutradhar v National Environmental Research Council (House of Lords - 5 July 2006)
An ominous prediction
Subsidence
Hospital adverts could help rehab
The prospect of hospitals advertising their services could lead to increased standards of rehabilita...
Looking back
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance ne...
Insurers urged over drug row
Insurers are being urged to join a row over high-cost cancer treatments, after experts accused healt...
Ecclesiastical partnership to target fraud
Ecclesiastical has promised to call fraudsters to account through its first anti-fraud legal service...
Subrogation - Up to scratch
Claims
Judge sentences Axa fraudster to three years
A claims handler who defrauded insurance giant Axa of EUR1.1m (£742 322) over five years has been se...
Pupil's expulsion was fair decision
Gray v Marlborough College (Court of Appeal - 29 September 2006)
Eight arrested in second IFB operation
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has announced the success of a second major investigation into an organised criminal network believed to be staging motor vehicle accidents and conspiring to defraud insurance companies.
Ecclesiastical in anti-fraud drive with Beachcroft
Ecclesiastical has announced a contract with law firm Beachcroft as its first dedicated supplier of anti-fraud legal services.
Scottish Re loses “secure” AM Best rating
AM Best has downgraded the financial strength rating of life reinsurer Scottish Re to B (Fair) from B+ (Very Good) and its issuer credit ratings to “bb+” from “bbb-” of the primary operating insurance subsidiaries
Appointment at Weightmans
Weightmans has appointed Chris Green as a partner for regulatory services work in the Midlands. Mr G...
Hiscox loses underwriter bid
Hiscox has been snubbed in favour of insurance giant Royal and Sun Alliance for the purchase of prof...
MMI in EL move
Law firm Eversheds this week said employers' liability insurers should follow developments regarding...
Appointment at Aquilo
Aquilo has appointed Neil Watkins as technical manager at Aquilo Inspection and Reinstatement Servic...