Ministry of Justice (MoJ)
Cross-sector working group seeks clarity on mixed injury whiplash portal claims
A cross-sector working group has been set up with mixed injury whiplash test cases set to make their way through the courts.
'No doubt' whiplash portal will need tweaking after launch: ABI’s James Dalton
Association of British Insurers director of general insurance policy James Dalton told Post there is “no doubt” the whiplash portal will need fine-tuning, but he is optimistic about the launch.
Changes to small claims track limit branded 'token gesture'
The £500 increase to the small claims track limit for non road traffic accident-related claims has been branded a "token gesture" by an insurer claims boss, who flagged concerns that it may not stop claims management companies from bringing speculative…
Whiplash portal guide for unrepresented claimants branded 'off-putting'
Critics have hit out at the "off-putting" and "complex" nature of the recently released litigants in person guide to making a claim through the incoming whiplash portal.
Blog: Legal expenses insurance in a post-reform world
Handl Group chief commercial officer Chris Chatterton considers the effect of whiplash reforms on legal expenses insurance.
Government will hold insurers' 'feet to the fire' on whiplash savings: MoJ's Chalk
Whiplash rules have edged closer to their 31 May commencement, as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice Alex Chalk said the government and regulator will hold insurers' "feet to the fire" on consumer savings if necessary.
Small claims track limit changes as whiplash rules get Lords committee green light
Parliamentary under-secretary for the Ministry of Justice, Lord Wolfson has said it is “better late than never” as whiplash regulations passed through the House of Lords with changes to small claims track limit plans.
Fully Comp 14: First reactions to the MoJ whiplash portal protocol and practice direction
For the fourteenth episode of Post’s video series Fully Comp we gathered together a group of experts to discuss the highly anticipated publication of the rules, tarriffs, pre-action protocol and practice direction linked with the whiplash portal.
MIB bombarded with whiplash questions by confused and frustrated claims sector
The Motor Insurers' Bureau's first update on the whiplash portal since critical rules were released by the government was met with difficult questions and consternation from the claims sector.
MoJ publishes long awaited pre-action protocol as it confirms May debut for whiplash reforms
The Ministry of Justice has published vital rules for the whiplash portal, including the pre-action protocol and practice direction.
PI firms and insurers clash on direct pre-medical offers
Solicitors have called for more regulation around insurers contacting claimants that have legal representation with pre-medical offers, as law firms allege that claimants may be missing out on higher compensation awards.
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Blog: Whiplash portal may never live up to expectations but still time to prevent government IT disaster
The government needs to use the short delay to the Civil Liability Act wisely, says Matthew Maxwell Scott, executive director of the Association of Consumer Support Organisations.
Commission-hungry claims firms target Covid-hit businesses
Claims firms and no-win-no-fee solicitors have ramped up attempts to get businesses to make Covid-related claims with them following the Supreme Court business interruption ruling – but insurance experts are concerned that fees could be as much as 40% of…
Briefing: Has the MOJ bitten off more than it can chew with whiplash reforms?
Perhaps the only surprise about today’s delay to part one of the Civil Liability Act (2018) whiplash reforms is that they are only being put back one month.
Whiplash reforms pushed back to May
Whiplash reforms have been pushed back to May, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice Robert Buckland confirmed today.
Review of the Year 2020 – Claims
Post spoke to loss adjusting and legal professionals to get their thoughts on the highs and lows of 2020
Editor's comment: 2020 a year of uncertainty
Humans are not designed to cope well with uncertainty.
FCA reminder could be 'final warning' to CMCs
A Financial Conduct Authority letter to claims management company CEOs could foreshadow hefty enforcement action, industry sources told Post.
Government urged not to rush whiplash reforms
With an April 2021 launch date still on the table for the small claims portal, the government has been urged to do it right rather than “rushing” it.
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Return to offices halted following government’s work from home guidance
Businesses have put their return to office plans on hold following the latest statement from the government asking people in England to work from home where possible.
Analysis: A year on from damning report and little progress to show on child abuse claims
A year ago the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse released a report slamming the claims process as it stands and making a raft of recommendations. Post investigates the progress made since then.
Trade Voice: Mass chair Paul Nicholls on delivering for claimants during Covid-19 and beyond
Paul Nicholls, chair of the Motor Accident Solicitors Society, addresses the insurance and legal industries’ responses to Covid-19 but warns the pandemic has delayed progress on the numerous issues that need to be tackled ahead of the implementation of…