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Beachcroft and Andersons eye cross-border services in joint venture
International law firm DAC Beachcroft and Andersons Solicitors have agreed a joint venture - DAC Beachcroft Scotland – which will come into effect from 3 September.
Editor's comment: Sants move raises FSA transition concerns
Having been convinced by the Conservative-Liberal coalition to withdraw his resignation and extend his stay once before, the Financial Services Authority chief executive officer Hector Sants' decision to step down in the summer was something of a…
In Series Emerging Markets: Asia has the right ingredients
Asia has all the key elements for an emerging market, with a number of countries in a vast and diverse area at various stages of development. How can insurers crack this market?
Post magazine – 8 March 2012
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
More sharing of intelligence needed in fight against insurance fraud
Greater sharing and use of intelligence could achieve significant results in tackling insurance fraud, according to law firm DAC Beachcroft.
Asia-Pacific legal review
The legal profession and the insurance sector depend on each other throughout the world and as Chambers Asia-Pacific 2012 launches its editor Shi-Ning Koay provides an overview of the legal insurance specialists and the markets in this region.
Market moves: The busy world of broking
As January draws to a close, the past week has been a busy time in the world of insurance broking. Aon Benfield, Willis and Marsh all welcomed new chief executives, while Towergate, UIB and Prime Professions also made moves for new staff. However, it was…
EC data protection regulations could generate opportunities for cyber insurers
Draft regulations from the European Commission on data protection will impose significant demands on businesses and could generate new opportunities for cyber insurers, according to law firm DAC Beachcroft.
Data protection measures could increase demand for cyber risk products
DAC Beachcroft said that draft regulations from the European Commission on general data protection which recently appeared online will introduce “wide ranging changes” to the data protection regime in Europe.
Health and safety proposals welcomed by insurers
Insurers and lawyers have welcomed the government’s claim that it will cut the health and safety burden on employers.
Firms warned of hardline FSA approach
A UK insurance boss has welcomed the Financial Services Authority proposals to properly inform customers about packaged bank accounts.
Interview - Konsta & Payton: Let's get together
The high-profile merger of Clyde & Co and Barlow Lyde & Gilbert has impacted the legal and insurance industries. Michael Payton and Simon Konsta explain the differences.
Law firms Beachcroft and DAC merge
Beachcroft and Davies Arnold Cooper have merged to form DAC Beachcroft.
Insurers warned over FSA bank account consultation
Law firm Beachcroft has warned that Financial Services Authority consultation on the way packaged bank accounts are offered could provide a “significant hurdle” for insurers offering add-ons.
Cyber liability: Getting hacked off
Back in 1983, when Hollywood produced a film about a young boy inadvertently hacking into military systems, the possibility of such an occurrence seemed the stuff of fantasy and doom-mongers.
Focus on personal injury fraud means insurers missing the bigger picture
Law firm Beachcroft has warned that insurers are so focused on personal injury fraud they are missing large-scale credit hire scams.
Agriculture: Reaping the rewards
With a rise in the theft of agricultural plant equipment, the industry and police are striking back with new initiatives.
NZ faces mass withdrawal as earthquake claims stack up – Insurance News Now
Post reporter Callum Brodie outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the possibility that insurers and reinsurers could stop providing earthquake cover in New Zealand altogether, forcing its government to handle claims.
Law firm mergers: Transforming the legal landscape
Insurer demands for scale and scope plus the emergence of Alternative Business Structures are fuelling the fires of law firm consolidation.
The Prince's Trust Insurance Leadership Group: A reflection on its successes so far
Tonight the Prince’s Trust Insurance Leadership Group celebrates breaking the £5m fund-raising barrier with a reception at the Chartered Insurance Institute. Jonathan Swift reflects on the group’s achievements in its five year lifespan.
ABI welcomes ban on referral fees
The Association of British Insurers welcomes today’s government announcement that they will ban the selling on of personal injury details – referral fees.
Mobile phone insurance: We've got your number
Mobile phone insurance is a high-frequency claims product but has been criticised by the ombudsman and consumer groups. Ralph Savage reviews the sector to discover if this niche is offering value for money.
Beachcroft and DAC confirm merger
The members of Beachcroft and Davies Arnold Cooper have voted in favour of merging the two firms.
People moves – 14 July
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 14 July 2011 edition of Post.