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Motot Claims 2011: Survey finds 61% think MoJ RTA portal is working
The Ministry of Justice's claims portal for road traffic accidents is working effectively, according to 61% of motor claims conference delegates.
ABI under fire over Jackson
Legal expenses insurers have accused the Association of British Insurers of breaching its constitution in its official responses to the Jackson review consultation.
FSA boss assuages fears over insurance regulation
Financial Services Authority chief executive Hector Sants has assured the UK insurance market the new regulatory landscape will see insurance retain a separate identity from the banking sector.
Motor Claims 2011: Longworth predicts demise of the CHO market
The death of credit hire is inevitable as the market conditions in which it once flourished have moved on, according to Gemini Vehicle Solutions managing director Eddie Longworth.
Scott: GI becoming 'recognisable profession'
The chief executive of the Chartered Insurance Institute is confident that the general insurance industry is making strides that will help it differentiate itself under the incoming regulatory regime.
Law report: Damages allocated in sexual abuse claim
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Zurich: mutual court ruling erodes commercial market
Zurich has argued that a Supreme Court ruling over London councils' rights to obtain insurance cover via a self-funded mutual has undermined the value of a "vibrant and competitive commercial insurance market".
Insurers attack 'reckless' NIG guarantee
Key players in the commercial insurance market have rounded on NIG's recent 'guarantee to beat' commercial strategy for NIG Network customers.
Motor Claims 2011: Industry must take lead over text pest marketing
The industry needs to take the lead on legitimate mobile marketing in the battle against the 'text pests' in personal injury claims farming.
Career development & CSR: Broker BGL backs youth rugby skills competition
Budding rugby players in Peterborough are being offered the chance of a lifetime to train with rugby legends Will Greenwood and Austin Healey.
Editor's comment: The sales are still on
Christmas and the new year may have come and gone but with many retailers it appears that the sales are no longer specific to certain times of the year.
Auto Windscreens bidders lined up
Discussions are taking place with a trade buyer over a potential deal for Auto Windscreens, which went into administration this week, Deloitte has claimed.
Law report: Negligence claim struck out over police record disclosure to CRB
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Motor Claims 2011: Smale warns of tipping point for policyholders over motor prices
The insurance industry should take steps to tackle the rising cost of motor policies before the government intervenes, Ageas claims and operations director Rob Smale has warned.
Ex-flood chief warns UK could face Oz-type disaster
Investment in defences needs to be ongoing or the UK could face a situation as devastating as the recent flooding in Australia.
RSA embroiled in legal row over 'new credit hire'
RSA has become embroiled in a legal spat with Provident Insurance over subrogated motor repair costs, an issue that has already been described as the new credit hire.
Zurich chief blames PL for 11% drop in UK arm's profit
Zurich's UK general insurance chief executive Stephen Lewis has attributed its 11% year-on-year fall in top line premium and bottom line profit in 2010 to underperformance within the personal lines market.
QBE: Commercial motor market in poor state
QBE has warned brokers that rates in the commercial motor market need to rise by 20% if the sector is to avoid the pitfalls experienced by the personal lines market.
Motor Claims 2011: Jackson: implementation of reforms is beyond my control
Lord Justice Jackson has urged the government to act on the recommendations in his review of civil litigation costs after admitting implementation of the report was not "within his grasp".
Lawyers have their say on civil justice reform
Lawyers have spoken out about the impact of Lord Justice Jackson's reforms of the civil justice system as the consultation for responses comes to a close on Monday.
Motor Claims 2011: Research into 'startle reflex' could reduce whiplash claims
Research into simulating the 'startle reflex' before it occurs in humans, when their vehicle collides with another, could reduce the volume and severity of whiplash claims.
Motor Claims 2011: Industry needs to reform to rejuvenate
"If we do nothing, body shops and the whole supply chain will become inefficient".
Career development & CSR: CBG duo skydive to raise money for leukaemia charity
A skydive from 13 000 ft and a fear of heights could not stop CBG Group's marketing assistant Kathryn Murran raising more than £1700 for charity.
Motor Claims 2011: Inter Europe boss names European fraud hotspots
Holger Baku, executive director at Inter Europe, has said institutionalised fraud in Southern and Eastern Europe makes detecting known cases more difficult for anti- fraud authorities.