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Industry hits back in fraud jail debate as insurers win crash-for-cash cases
Insurers have hailed a recent string of crash-for-cash fraud court victories – where a judge warned the public they risk prison if they participate in insurance fraud – as a victory against criticism of jail sentences for fraudsters.
Hill Dickinson recruits Keoghs’ Gatzouris for fraud unit
Hill Dickinson has appointed Keoghs fraud specialist Stratos Gatzouris to its fraud unit management team.
Mesothelioma: Bearing the burden
With the Mesothelioma Bill due to come into operation early next year, just how much strain is the compensation scheme likely to put on insurers?
Mesothelioma proposals face firing squad while barely out of blocks
Gateway will bring meso claims in line with Jackson reforms.
Keoghs increases fraud savings by 26%
Counter-fraud legal services provider Keoghs said today it helped insurers avoid paying £156m on suspected fraudulent claims in its last financial year – a 26% increase on 2012.
The Insurance Fraud Awards shortlist 2013
Growing once again in popularity, the fifth annual Insurance Fraud Awards received a record number of entries and we are delighted to announce the shortlist.
Leaders eager to distance themselves from rogue investigator allegations
Calls to name firms from leaked Leveson report forces industry to soul search.
Keoghs appoints seven partners and promotes 23 associates
Keogh’s has appointed seven new partners and promoted 23 individuals to an associate position, taking the number of staff at the law firm’s seven UK offices up to almost 1200.
Penny Speed Meets... Simon Winnard
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own ‘speed…
Market Moves: All quiet on the hiring front as industry resists major appointments
Recruitment activity was muted this week, with insurers unveiling just a smattering of hires and broker activity similarly low key. In an otherwise quiet period, Ace hired an environmental risk manager and Kiln appointed a new non-executive director. BMS…
PI lawyers deny ethical standards slipping
Personal injury lawyers have denied ethics in their business are slipping, suggesting trained lawyers are increasingly forced by time pressures to be more distant from their clients.
Legal reforms: Damage to the system
While the Jackson reforms may reduce the cost of civil litigation, they could have unintended consequences for the insurance industry.
Is claims sector set for investment and M&A surge following latest LDC move?
Speculation is mounting that the claims market is ripe for further private equity investment and mergers after motor claims specialist Validus IVC completed a management buyout with backing from Lloyds Development Capital valuing the firm at £30m.
Clyde & Co hires partner from Keoghs
Clyde & Co has hired Peter Unsworth as a partner, who joins the firm from Keoghs.
Keoghs warns over potential hike in RTA claims
Defendant law firm Keoghs and has warned of a possible rise in claims capturing following the government’s announcement to apply the new fixed recoverable costs to all road traffic accident cases notified in the portal after the end of April.
Birmingham top motor fraud spot for 4th year
Birmingham has been named the UK’s top motor fraud location for the fourth consecutive year in Keoghs' annual motor fraud index.
Government criticised for jumping the gun with whiplash proposals
Claimant bodies have accused the government of attempting to introduce "too much reform, too soon" following publication of the Ministry of Justice's long-awaited whiplash consultation.
Consumer Insurance Act: Out with the old, in with the new
The Marine Insurance Act's outdated rules regarding policy applications are to be replaced by the Consumer Insurance Act. Will it make life difficult for insurers, or does it simply codify what they're already doing?
Industrial deafness: Noise nuisance
Despite decreasing employment in high-risk industries, some insurers are reporting a 50% increase in industrial deafness claims over the past two years. What's behind the rise, and should insurers worry that this is the new whiplash?
LDC takes 22.5% stake in Keoghs
Private equity investor LDC has invested in Keoghs, taking a 22.5% shareholding, after the law firm was approved for an alternative business structure.
Household insurance roundtable: Providing clarity over questions
The Consumer Insurance (Disclosure and Representations) Act will bring fresh rigour to household insurance underwriting. Post gathered a group of experts to debate what the incoming legislation means for the market.
Legal experts call for transparency following revised Simmons judgment
Legal experts are calling for more clarity in the implementation of government reforms, stating that "lessons must be learnt" following the Court of Appeal's revised judgment in the Simmons v Castle case.
The rise of pet insurance fraud
Shocking stories of claimants deliberately harming pets are guaranteed to grab headlines, but what is the truth behind the increasing level of fraud detected in a sector predicted to be worth £900m by 2015?
Judgment on damages uplift faces further delays as new Chancellor is sworn in
The Court of Appeal's written judgment on how the incoming 10% rise in general damages will be implemented has been further delayed, much to the exasperation of interested parties.