After-the-event (ATE)
Dual signs new ATE deal
Underwriting agency Dual Corporate Risks has teamed up with The Judge, a litigation risk transfer solutions broker, to become one of its commercial ‘after the event’ underwriters.
10 years ago: Industry tries to head off ATE litigation
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
The claimant's view: flaws in the system
A recent Adam Smith Institute briefing paper, Access to justice: balancing the risks, makes an important and welcome contribution to the debate on civil justice reform and the Jackson review — especially its analysis of the proposals as being …
Law report: 'Systemic dishonesty' allows reinsurer to avoid ATE policy
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Ward confident on ATE despite Jackson
The after-the-event insurance market is "here to stay", despite proposals laid out by Lord Justice Jackson, according to Abbey Protection.
Allianz calls for engineer surveyor registration
Allianz Engineering is calling for the establishment of a national registration scheme for engineer surveyors in a move it claims would support the reduction of industrial accidents and diseases.
Abbey reports 11% increase in H1 pre-tax profit
Abbey Protection has announced an 11% increase in pre-tax profits to £4.7m for the first six months of 2010.
Legal update - tax relief schemes: Ad hoc relief
The repeal of certain tax reliefs for investors has seen a spate of claims against professionals who advised on such transactions. Julian Miller and Tom Pangbourne look at the downfall of the system and its implications for the insurance industry.
Lorega launches ATE claims service
Lorega has launched an after the event claims preparation, mitigation and negotiation service.
Government accused of 'self interest' over Jackson
Legal expenses insurers have accused the government of serving its own interests following its decision to discuss the implementation of the Jackson Review this autumn.
Legal expenses - SME: Risky business
With employment and contractual disputes on the up since the downturn, many businesses are in greater need of legal expenses insurance. Why, then, is demand and take-up by SMEs still low, asks Sam Barrett.
DAS makes two senior appointments
DAS Legal Expenses Insurance has named Phil Bellamy as its new group underwriting manger and Andy Westall as group sales manager.