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News comment - Law Commissions: Raising the stake
Richard Evans examines the Law Commissions' latest proposals for reform of insurance contract law with regards to the issue of fraud.
Insurers concerned over double regulatory burden
The lack of detail concerning the regulation of the Lloyd's market could mean insurers there have more influence than others over the eventual shape of their replacement regime for the Financial Services Authority.
Beachcroft warns of cost of reform
Dan Preddy, financial services litigation partner at Beachcroft, has responded to publication of the Treasury consultation paper on financial services regulation.
Beachcroft hails win in fraud case
A dishonest homeowner who exaggerated a contents claim, which was part of a larger claim for major repairs to his property after it was badly destroyed by a fire, has had the entire claim rejected at court.
Credit hire: Stuck on you
After Axa spurned the Association of British Insurers' general terms of agreement, many thought other motor insurers would follow suit. Rachel Gordon examines why a mass exodus has not occurred.
Personal injury - unsolicited SMS: Text pests
With a rise in unsolicited text messages encouraging recipients to make personal injury claims, Daniel Dunkley looks into what the industry can do to tackle this undesirable correspondence.
Contract law in consultation
The Law Commission is considering amending insurance contract law to allow insurers to seek damages from fraudulent policyholders.
Broking focus - bribery act: Proscribing bribing
With the spotlight on broker commissions, Leigh Jackson reports on the incoming Bribery Act and the threat it poses for financial incentives.
Technology - E-certificates: Certifiable progress
Jakki May explains that changes to the law regarding e-certificates for motor insurance mean that the industry can now make headway in dispensing with old-style postal delivery, potentially saving millions on printing while also reducing fraud.
Cloud computing: Clouds on the horizon
Cloud computing has become the latest idea to catch the eye in commercial computing. Sam Barrett reports why the insurance industry is carefully assessing the advantages and potential pitfalls.
Beachcroft sees turnover and profits increase
Beachcroft LLP today announced turnover figures for the year 2009/10 of approximately £131m, up from £121m last year, an increase of almost 8%.
Law firm warns government against hasty reform of financial institutions
Beachcroft has warned the government against trying to rush through financial reform "in pursuit of favourable headlines".
Finance raising - IPOS: Lack of activity
Marsh recently predicted an increase in initial public offerings. Amy Ellis looks at what is actually happening and the impact on the wider insurance community.
Law firms welcome class action u-turn
The government has dropped controversial plans in the Financial Services Bill to allow class actions against financial institutions.
Myners scraps Class Action plan in rush to get Financial Services Bill through
The Government has dropped its controversial plans in the Financial Services Bill to allow class actions against financial institutions.
Insurers gain the upper hand over aggregators
The balance of power is shifting away from aggregators and back towards insurers — a trend the latter should capitalise on while pursuing a more collaborative approach.
Learning to live together
Insurers and brokers may be feeling disillusioned with aggregators but learning to adapt to the model could prove profitable, explains Mathew Rutter.
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Beachcroft acquires insurance law firm
Beachcroft is joining forces with niche insurance practice, William Holden Cooklin Gibbons.
Law Commission hits mark
The Law Commission's recommendation that damages should be available for policyholders who receive delayed claims payment has been well received by the insurance industry.
Professional Indemnity - Surveyros: Reduce exposure
With claims against surveyors showing no signs of abating, Ana Paula Nacif examines the move by professional indemnity insurers to tighten their underwriting criteria.
News analysis: Financial Services Bill - Nuts and bolts
The Financial Services Bill is going through the legilslative process. Daniel Preddy and Martin Langley explain why more debate is needed about some of the proposals.
News analysis - Jackson report: In decent proposals
Andrew Parker examines the proposals unveiled last week by the Jackson report and considers the implications they hold for insurers, claimants and the legal sector.
Crime scene investigation
Amy Ellis reports on how police forensic investigations can delay the reinstatement process for buildings and examines the implications this has for major loss claims.