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Cyber regulation: Cyber’s new rules
The tightening of data regulation next year could drive demand for cyber cover and, with the reporting of breaches becoming compulsory, it may help underwriters price this new risk ever more accurately
Scotland could face a claims epidemic following whiplash changes
Whiplash reforms and a new tariff system could give rise to a claims epidemic in Scotland, DWF has warned.
Uninsured drivers: clamping down
Large numbers of uninsured cars have been seized but many vehicles continue to drive around uncovered
Career Development: Aviva makes Stonewall's top 100 employers list
Aviva is the only insurer to have made the list of top 100 employers for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender staff for the second year running.
DWF saves Triton on day of administration
Law firm DWF acquired Triton on the day that the multidisciplinary organisation went into administration.
DWF secures 215 jobs through Triton purchase
Manchester-based Legal firm DWF has acquired Triton from its administrators, saving 215 jobs from the multi-disciplinary practice.
DWF merges with law firm C & H Jefferson
Legal business DWF is to merge with Belfast-based law firm C & H Jefferson.
Interview: Nigel Teasdale, Foil
Referendum results, cabinet reshuffles and the shelving of long-awaited reforms add up to a turbulent year ahead for anyone in the insurance sector, not least those in the legal profession. For the Forum of Insurance Lawyers' incoming president Nigel…
Legal Update: Apologies and the risk of contravention of 'no admission' clause
Apologies and self-reporting may be tantamount to an admission of liability, in some cases. Clear wordings and careful crisis management can help avoid that.
Spotlight on health insurance: Scamming the workplace
Fraudsters are always on the move and with whiplash still seemingly on the government's agenda there are fears repetitive strain injury claims could well be the next whiplash saga.
DWF expands fraud team with two senior appointments
DWF has made two senior appointments with Jacky Cattini joining as head of financial risk and Linda Avan appointed as an intelligence consultant.
Further action needed on Medco
Medco was created to change the way medical reports were sourced in soft tissue injury claims, offering up randomised but accredited experts.
Spotlight on health insurance: Tackling PMI fraud
What goes up but never comes down? The traditional answer has been age, but it could just as easily be private medical insurance premiums.
David Hertzell, Aviva, Allianz, Axa and QBE among 2016 Insurance Fraud Awards winners
David Hertzell was crowned winner of the achievement award at last night’s Insurance Fraud Awards.
Why 'unhackable' blockchain could revolutionise the insurance industry
Everyone’s talking about it, but is anyone really doing it? There’s a continuous chatter surrounding blockchain, so isn’t it about time more firms used the distributed ledger system?
DWF joins Aviva in urging the government forward on whiplash reforms
Law firm DWF has joined Aviva in urging the prime minister to progress the promises made in last year’s Autumn Statement on whiplash reforms and the raising of the small claims limit.
Supreme Court ruling will not revolutionise industry, say insurance lawyers
The Supreme Court ruling to allow case re-opening when new evidence of fraud has come to light will not lead to an influx of old cases being reexamined, insurance lawyers said.
Legal: Driverless cars journey on a bumpy road
Connected and autonomous vehicles are capturing headlines across sectors, none more so than in the insurance industry and at times we could be forgiven for thinking that a hands-off eyes-off car is just around the corner.
Collateral lies ruling 'a blow to honest customers', says ABI
Today’s Supreme Court ruling on the inability of collateral lies to invalidate an insurance claim could come as a blow to honest customers, the Association of British Insurers has warned.
Europe: Crewless ships ready to sail
Could crewless ships be docking somewhere near to you anytime soon? It is beginning to look like it.
RSA kicks off against fraudulent Welsh footballers
A suspected large-scale criminal conspiracy to defraud RSA involving several semi-professional Welsh footballers has been successfully tackled.
DWF added to ABI’s associate member list
The Association of British Insurers has added DWF to its associate membership category, the latest in a series of law firms accepted to the new offering.
Fraud Focus: DWF's Jamie Taylor asks if small is beautiful
Does a small claim equate to a small risk of fraud detection? How might fraudster behaviours change once the seemingly inescapable raising of the small claims track limit is implemented?
Cyber insurance: Developing knowledge
With the number of cyber crimes increasing, knowledge of attacks is developing enough for cover to be rolled out. What are the options for insurers?