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ERAC Spotlight: Aiming Hire
Are technological advances and regulatory changes the answer to the insurance industry's problems with credit hire?
Europe: M&A activity set to pick up?
Edmund Tirbutt investigates what is behind the current decline in merger and acquisition activity on the Continent, and looks at what the future could hold for deals
65 roles at risk as DAC Beachcroft shuts Manchester office
DAC Beachcroft’s claims validation team is to vacate its Manchester-based office in a move that will put around 65 jobs at risk.
Sony warehouse fire consequential losses verdict overturned
The Court of Appeal today ruled that section 2 of the Riot (Damages) Act does allow recovery for consequential losses, overturning an earlier ruling.
Europe: International Product Recall
Food contamination issues can be extremely serious - and even if it happens in a country many thousands of miles away, news travels fast, which could mean bigger insurance implications for the companies involved.
CHO boss says ‘self interested’ insurers are hampering fight against fraud
DAC Beachcroft estimates credit hire fraud is worth up to £75m a year
Interview: Bill Paton: The other side of the telescope
When Bill Paton departed Zurich after three decades in general insurance, he took a short hop to law firm DAC Beachcroft to view life from the other side of the table.
Solicitors’ Professional Indemnity: Whipping up a storm
With the Jackson reforms and the ‘Plebgate’ debacle presenting solicitors with a host of new challenges, what impact has this all had on the solicitor’s professional indemnity market?
Allianz and DAC Beachcroft launch motor safety paper for fleet drivers
Allianz Commercial has teamed up with law firm DAC Beachcroft to launch a white paper aimed at raising awareness of motoring offences and their penalties among fleet managers and business drivers.
Law Commission issues draft proposals on commercial insurance
The Law Commission yesterday unveiled draft clauses of the Insurance Contracts Act 2015 which would redefine the circumstances under which insurers could refuse to pay out on commercial policies.
BIA Countdown: Achievement winner reflects: Q&A with Lord David Hunt
9 July will herald the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards – and what a sensational two decades it has been.
Allianz unveils legal panel shake-up
Allianz has added Keoghs to its claims legal panel for England and Wales alongside DAC Beachcroft, Berrymans Lace Mawer and DWF following a comprehensive review process.
My Licence: Seal of approval
While the My Licence driver data-sharing initiative may have some obstacles to overcome, the industry consensus is that it should benefit all parties involved in motor insurance.
Green Deal: Green living
With the Energy Act imposing new energy‑efficiency standards on commercially and privately let properties by April 2018, what do the changes mean for the insurance industry?
Insurers countering credit hire fraud despite rise in exaggerated claims
Fraudulent credit hire claims involving ‘artificial exaggeration’ have increased by 29% over the past two years, according to a study carried out by law firm DAC Beachcroft.
Insurers dismiss MP’s fear that medical panels could become their ‘captives’
Pre-medical offers remain a fraud concern for Apil.
Groupama and Ageas complete part VII transfer
Groupama has transferred 1.5 million policies and net assets of £160m to Ageas via a Part VII insurance business transfer.
DAC Beachcroft sets up Scottish fraud team
Law firm DAC Beachcroft has set up a specialist team of fraud lawyers in its Glasgow office.
DAC Beachcroft launches Scottish fraud team
DAC Beachcroft has extended its claims validation team services into Scotland, establishing a specialist fraud team at its Glasgow office.
Whiplash: Choosing the right path
Several ideas have been suggested to alleviate insurers’ whiplash woes – but which method represents the best solution for all parties?
Legal Market: Joining forces
Mergers and acquisitions in legal markets show no sign of abating. But what is behind the desire to consolidate law firms, and what does it mean for the insurance industry?
Scottish civil litigation costs review not a repeat of Jackson reforms
Taylor review’s key proposals include QOCS and referral fee approval
Outsourcing: Need a hand?
While some in the insurance industry associate outsourcing with cutting jobs and costs, others are keen to extol its virtues. So when is it right to outsource, and how can it benefit the sector?
CILA 2013: Insurers warned to take note of Green Deal changes
Changes to improve the energy efficiency of rental properties as part of the Green Deal could have serious implications for household insurance policies, according to Nick Young, partner at DAC Beachcroft.