Motor Accident Solicitors Society (Mass)
Mass calls for government to assess FRC impact
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has urged the government to conduct an impact assessment on the fixed recoverable costs consultation results, fearing the outcome could have a detrimental effect on accident victims' rights.
Mass backs "astonishing" 'crash for cash' report
The report from the Insurance Fraud Bureau said that 'crash for cash' schemes cost insurers almost £400m a year, while one in seven personal injury claims are linked to such scams.
'No more cold calling customers,' new Mass chairman urges ahead of motor claims code launch
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society is to launch a package of reforms in a new motor claims code in a bid to boost the rights of the consumer.
Post Claims Club chairman's monthly missive: Grease, avocets and penguins
Given the time of year, surge plans are at the forefront of claims professionals' minds. However, baby names have been at the top of my agenda.
Factor in reforms, motor insurers urge Competition Commission
The Competition Commission has been urged to consider the impact of upcoming legal reforms, including the ban on referral fees and changes to general damages, when it begins its two-year investigation into the private motor insurance market.
Insurance Fraud Register to be accessible to life and Lloyd's markets
The Insurance Fraud Register is to be rolled out to the life insurance and Lloyd's markets once it is fully operational in the UK general insurance sector.
Whiplash still on the agenda insists MoJ, as consultation delayed again
The Ministry of Justice has confirmed that the promised consultation on whiplash remains on its agenda, despite being delayed as a consequence of last week's government reshuffle.
Aviva urges government action on whiplash after Westminster meeting
Aviva claims director Dominic Clayden has called for the government to increase the small claims limit on whiplash cases to £5 000 just hours after attending a meeting with industry bosses and the Transport Select Committee.
Consultation into claims management regulation set to receive muted response
The consultation into how claims management companies are regulated is expected to be met with apathy from legal bosses, amid concerns that their views will be ignored, according to the Motor Accident Solicitors Society.
Industry divided over RTA Portal extension deadline after Fenn report
The Ministry of Justice is sticking to its April 2013 deadline for the extension of the RTA Portal to cover a wider spectrum of personal injury claims, despite industry concerns that any changes will be rushed through.
Mass heaps praise on Professor Fenn's RTA report
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has welcomed a report exploring the low value road traffic accident claims process operating through Portal Co.
MASS calls for wider response to rise in third party accidents
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society is urging industry leaders to address a range of contributing factors rather than simply claims management companies, following a record rise in third party accidents involving bodily injury.
Industry must work together to tackle motor insurance costs, says Mass chairwoman
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has called the Office of Fair Trading report into the third-party vehicle repairs issue the "tip of the iceberg" with a Competition Commission investigation almost inevitable.
Data-sharing portal thrown into limbo
The proposed claimant data-sharing portal has hit a standstill, as the Association of British Insurers demands solicitors give something in return for insurer-held information about fraud. The "ball", according to the ABI, is now firmly in the Motor…
Post magazine - 3 May 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Government must pass whiplash legislation quickly claim insurers
Insurers have backed calls for legislation, if something is to be done quickly about spiralling whiplash claims in the UK.
Mass “cautiously” welcomes transport committee report
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society said it cautiously welcomes the Transport Select Committee’s follow-up report on the cost of motor insurance published today, but warned that there is still a long way to go in “dispelling the myths” about whiplash…
Fraud event: Industry must drive forward claimant data-sharing portal
The technology is ready for a data-sharing portal between insurers and claimant solicitors to tackle fraud, but it is down to the industry to drive it forward.
Insurers in line for a £4.8bn windfall from referral fees - Insurance News Now – 9 June 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how motor insurers could pocket billions in extra income a year if a recommendation to retain referral fees is acted on.
LSB referral fee advice slammed as 'mistaken'
The Ministry of Justice has been urged to disregard the "mistaken" advice of the Legal Services Board and ban referral fees, as lawyers and insurers joined forces to criticise the decision.
Mass “disappointed” with Jackson review implementation
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has responded to the ministers statement on the government’s proposals for reform of Civil Litigation Funding and Costs in England & Wales.
Mass names new chairman
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has elected Donna Scully as Chairman at its recent AGM & Conference in Manchester.
RTA Portal appoints new directors
The RTA Portal has appointed a number of its directors to its board including Graham Gibson of Allianz, Martin Ward of Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance and Richard Harris of Ageas.
Interview - Tim Oliver: The capacity for flux
Incoming president of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers Tim Oliver tells Mairi MacDonald how the organisation plans to adapt to a changing legal environment over the coming 12 months.