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MPs call for OIC case backlog investigation
In a report published today, the Justice Committee has urged the Ministry of Justice to investigate the case backlog within the Official Injury Claim portal.
Specialist Risk Group's latest deal; Animal Friends partners with Costco and Gauntlet joins Brokerbility
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Time to stop throwing punches with the OIC portal
Editor’s View: Scott McGee says the Official Injury Claim service needs to be improved to achieve the aim of making the personal injury claim process so simple anyone could request compensation without legal help.
Carpenters takes 42 staff and all OIC portal cases from Slater and Gordon
Insurance Post can reveal that Carpenters Group has taken on Slater and Gordon's OIC portal account, including all staff, with sources claiming that no fee was paid.
Insurers granted permission to appeal mixed-injuries ruling
The Court of Appeal has granted permission for the Association of British Insurers to appeal the decision of the first two cases of mixed-injury claims involving both whiplash and non-whiplash injuries, Insurance Post can reveal.
Insurance reflects on two years of the OIC portal
Today marks two years since the Official Injury Claims portal was launched. Industry experts react to the progress the portal has seen, teething troubles it has overcome, and what is still in need of work.