Motor Accident Solicitors Society (Mass)
Aviva and Covéa join fraud task force working party
The insurance fraud task force has set up a working party to examine where issues arise in the personal injury claims process.
Insurers and claimant solicitors partner on fraud initiative
Insurers have teamed up with claimant solicitors to offer a service aimed at preventing fraudulent claims entering the compensation process.
Laspo benefits questioned as industry rallies behind Aviva whiplash proposals
Insurers have backed Aviva's proposals to reduce the volume and cost of whiplash claims against a backdrop of criticism around the effectiveness of the government's civil justice reforms and aggressive tactics by third parties.
Mass slams government for endorsing 'compensation culture' claims
The new chair of the Motor Accident Solicitors Society has dismissed the notion of a compensation culture in the UK urging members of the organisation to fight to preserve the current system.
Insurers call for ‘fundamentally dishonest’ wording to be scrapped
House of Lords agreed to clause 45 of Criminal Justice and Courts Bill
Aviva seeks consultation on cashless compensation for minor motor injuries
Claimant lobbyists dismiss proposals in insurer’s report as ‘ludicrous’
Banning pre‑med whiplash settlements is not cost-effective, insurers tell TSC
Insurers refute Mass claim that pre-med settlements invite fraud
Fundamental dishonesty change will have 'unintended consequences' warns MASS
Lawyers from the claimant fraternity have raised concerns over the Transport Select Committee’s latest motor report, with the proposal to strike out claims for fundamental dishonesty and changes in the small claims track singled out for criticism.
Mass critical of CMA stance on repair networks
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has condemned the findings from the Competition and Markets Authority, which said the watchdog would not investigate repair networks further.
Foil calls for Ifed to expand into the north to tackle rising fraud
Figures produced by the Association of British Insurers stating that detected fraud is at a record high has led to calls for the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department to expand its presence, including the creation of an operational base in the north of…
Whiplash reform consultation criticised for being ‘vague’ and ‘watered down’
Fixed fees for medical reports among areas of concern for stakeholders
MIB plans PPO research after mortality rates found to be higher than expected
Figures suggest reinsurers are becoming ‘marginally more comfortable’ with PPOs
Firms deny dodging referral fee ban as select committee prepares ABS report
MP concerned insurers are using alternative business structures to circumvent ban.
Mass concerned at court fee proposals
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society is concerned at the increasing cost of court fees following the release of a Ministry of Justice report today announcing a sliding fee scale for monetary claims.
Claimant solicitors demand FCA probe into hidden motor insurance profits
Thompsons accuses Axa and Aviva in submission to Transport Select Committee.
Medical panels debate heats up as both sides angle for places in working group
Possible £5000 limit and funding by insurers among issues up for discussion.
Fraud: Stamping out fraud
The government is keen to minimise fraud to reduce premiums, so what penalties should individuals incur when they try to deceive insurance companies?
MoJ working group to have medical panels solution in place by July
The Ministry of Justice will launch a cross-industry working group next month charged with ironing out a solution for the implementation of independent medical panels targeting bogus whiplash claims.
Review of the Year: Legal: A year of change
2013 was a huge year for the legal sector, with both positive and negative changes coming thick and fast. How have key figures in the industry reacted to such a period of change?
Interview: David Johnson: Wrapped up in foil
Having been involved with the Forum of Insurance Lawyers since the early beginnings of his career, incoming president David Johnson is keen to make his mark during his tenure. He reveals how he plans to consolidate the organisation’s new found authority…
Legal Update: Whiplash Claims: Lack of action by government on small claims limit gives time for constructive talks
Alistair Kinley says the government’s latest motor measures have little connection to insurance claims and whiplash and there is a failure to implement Transport Select Committee recommendations.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 31 October 2013
Law Society chairman Des Hudson shared a joke with his audience during his speech at the annual Motor Accident Solicitors Society conference this week.
Apil ‘relieved’ at MoJ's small claims decision delay
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has expressed relief at the Ministry of Justice announcement to delay a decision on increasing the small claims court limit for personal injury from £1 000 to £5 000.
Mass welcomes MoJ small claims deferral decision
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has welcomed the Ministry of Justice’s announcement to defer its decision on the small claims limit for general damage claims.