Ministry of Justice (MoJ)
Travel fraud: travelling in a new direction
Traditionally, most fraud associated with holidaymakers has resulted from opportunists who exaggerate, distort or invent relatively low-value claims on their travel insurance policies.
MoJ whiplash reform plans could come 'within days'
The Ministry of Justice could outline its plans to tackle whiplash ‘within the next 10 days’, a senior Medco source has told Post.
Blog: 10 years of collaboration with the Insurance Fraud Bureau
In 2006, insurers were alert to the threat of organised criminal groups targeting them in an attempt to defraud millions of pounds.
Blog: In defence of CMCs
All those involved in personal injury must work more closely together, particularly if rogue claims management companies are to be stamped out.
Topmark Claims appointed sole claims supplier for Crown Commercial Services Framework agreement
Topmark Claims has been appointed as the sole claims supplier for the Crown Commercial Services Framework agreement, which involves a minimum of 15 central government departments throughout the UK and Northern Ireland.
CMC industry continues to shrink due to regulation, MoJ reveals
Industry-wide turnover for personal injury CMCs has dropped 44% to £215m from £310m last year, as the industry continues to shrink as a result of government regulation.
Officials raid two CMCs as part of wider crackdown
Two rogue claims management companies suspected of ripping off hundreds of people have been raided as part of a wider crackdown.
FCA regulation of credit hire firms touted as CMCs fall under its remit
Industry commentators have backed the future Financial Conduct Authority oversight of claims management companies, announced in the 16 March Budget, alongside suggestions a similar regulatory framework should be adopted for credit hire companies.
Esure responds to Lords on whiplash debate
Esure has responded to a House of Lords debate in which one of its cases was used as an example of why the UK is known as the "whiplash capital of the world".
Blog: Poorly drafted MoJ Portal rules promote claims incubation
Relentless and often ill thought through changes to the civil procedural rules over recent years have acclimatised users to accepting poorly drafted rules which then require correction while in operation.
Apil president accuses insurers of 'hijacking' fraud taskforce
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers’ president Jonathan Wheeler has accused the insurance industry of “hijacking” the insurance fraud taskforce and has expressed disappointment at its final recommendations.
Foil to meet with MoJ to discuss declining court service post-Jackson
The court service is now performing worse than it was before the Jackson reforms were introduced, according to the majority of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers’ members.
MRO to appeal judicial review decision on Medco
Medical reporting organisation Speed Medical is to appeal the judgment in its judicial review into the implementation and operation of Medco.
Uptick in CMC activity predicted as insurers eye long-term motor rate reductions
Insurers have widely committed to pass on savings set to flow from the government’s heightened whiplash reforms, despite a predicted surge of activity among claims management companies in the interim period.
Mass demands blanket ban on cold calls and texts as CMC review closes
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has called for an extension of the ban on unsolicited texts and cold calls to both sides of the claimant/defendant divide.
First 4 Lawyers fears 'unintended consequences' of CMC regulation
The Ministry of Justice must focus on claims management companies in the financial products market in its review of CMC regulation and not impinge on the wider claims management sector, according to First 4 Lawyers.
Foil calls for mesothelioma portal to be introduced
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers has called for the launch of a new portal to handle mesothelioma claims which would offer fixed costs to the victim's lawyer if a defendant or insurer admits liability within 30 days.
Industry united in call for FCA to be appointed CMC regulator
Insurers have rallied to support the Association of British Insurers' call for the Financial Conduct Authority to oversee the regulation of claims management companies.
Almost a quarter of CMCs warned or lost accreditation in 2014
The Association of British Insurers has calculated that 23% of claims management companies either lost their accreditation or were formally warned about unscrupulous practices last year, according to the incoming president of the Forum of Insurance…
Evans targets regulators, MPs and judges with credit hire rate issue
Accident Exchange CEO Steve Evans has written to regulators, politicians and members of the judiciary about his concerns that defendant law firms are providing dishonest vehicle rental rates in disputed car accidents.
Government opens evidence call for CMC review
The government has today (2 October) launched a call for evidence for a fundamental independent review into the way claims management companies are regulated.
Foil backs personal injury court fees exemption
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers has welcomed the UK government’s proposals to exempt personal injury claims from any planned further increase in court fees.
Regulation of MROs championed on both sides of the legal divide
Claimant and defendant lawyers have backed the Association of British Insurers' call to regulate medical reporting organisations working within Medco following concerns that the scheme is being exploited by some users.