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Analysis: Discount rate disparity - will the Scottish market become unfavourable?
With the Ogden discount rate in Scotland set to remain at minus 0.75%, could insurers in the country start to feel squeezed, and begin to be squeezed out?
Changes to limitation law must be carefully considered, child abuse inquiry hears
Defendant and claimant lawyers testifying in front of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse yesterday agreed that the current system is not working for victims and survivors, but warned clarity is needed on the consequences of altering…
Analysis: 'Dangerous excesses' - Rogue firms drive increase in six-figure credit hire claims
"Outlier" credit hire companies have left insurers increasingly dealing with claims in excess of £100,000, lawyers have cautioned.
2019 Insurance Fraud Awards: Full list of winners
Zurich was the big winner at the 2019 Post Insurance Fraud Awards picking up three awards, and a highly commended including top prize in the Investigation of the Year category.
Keoghs swoops for Newcastle firm’s insurance practice
Keoghs has bought Newcastle-based Sintons’ defendant insurance business.
Allianz and LV win big at 2019 British Insurance Awards: Full list of winners
Allianz was among the big winners at the 25th British Insurance Awards at the Royal Albert Hall scooping three individual awards including General Insurer of the Year.
Lawyers predict influx of child sexual exploitation cases following Supreme Court ruling
Exclusive: There will likely be an uptick in child sexual exploitation cases following a Supreme Court judgment, lawyers have warned.
Keoghs expands into Northern Ireland
Keoghs has joined forces with Belfast-based law firm Caldwell Warner to expand its business into Northern Ireland.
I work in insurance: Dene Rowe, innovation director, Keoghs
Working as innovation director at Keoghs Dene Rowe has been at the forefront of introducing artificial intelligence into the legal firm
Analytics: Why Robot?
Technology is predicted to be a huge part of the future business landscape but fears remain over letting robots have all the power. Post investigates how robotics and artificial intelligence is helping insurance now and how it could do more in the future
Interview: James Heath, Forum of Insurance Lawyers
Late last year, James Heath was appointed the 23rd president of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers, succeeding Stephen Hines. He speaks to Post about the legal issues facing the industry.
James Heath elected president of Foil
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers has elected James Heath, a partner at Keoghs, as its new president, succeeding Citygate Chambers’ Stephen Hines.
Analysis: Subsidence surge
Insurers and loss adjusters are using digital technologies to handle this autumn’s surge in subsidence claims but they are not forgetting the human touch is the best way to get to the root of the problem
Insurance Fraud Awards 2018 - full list of winners
Keoghs partner James Heath, pictured, was handed the achievement prize at the Fraud Awards last night in what proved to be a fruitful night for the law firm.
Analysis: Business interruption - Lost in translation
Specific terms and technical meanings can be misinterpreted and the difference in language used by insurers and insureds could lead to underinsurance when taking out business interruption cover
Keoghs completes acquisition of Hill Dickinson's GI business
Keoghs has completed its acquisition of Hill Dickinson’s general insurance business.
LV and Keoghs positive after Supeme Court grants appeal in case that left insurers "in limbo"
The Supreme Court has granted an appeal by LV and Keoghs in the case of Cameron v Hussain.
Analysis: Home, sweet connected home
Connected devices can help underwrite and mitigate household risks, but they also open the door to cyber vulnerabilities.
Analysis: NIHL: Make some noise
The fixed-cost regime proposed for noise-induced hearing loss claims is like music to insurers’ ears, although it comes way after the hubbub
Keoghs in talks to acquire Hill Dickinson’s insurance business
Law firm Keoghs is in talks over the acquisition of Hill Dickinson’s insurance business.
Enterprise Act: Paying the price for paying late
With the Enterprise Act coming into force on 4 May, policyholders will now be able to claim damages for late payment of claims. Are insurers ready?
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.
Keoghs wins victory as private prosecution is brought against 21 fraudsters
Keoghs has won a victory against 21 fraudsters, and saved Service Insurance Company Limited £140,000 in potential liability after bizarre footage was caught on CCTV.