Before-the-event (BTE)
LPG slams HDI claim as 'abuse' of court process
Legal Protection Group has hit back with its defence document in the ongoing legal dispute with HDI Global Specialty, denying all the accusations as it branded the litigation unnecessary and serving no purpose other than as an attempt to strengthen HDI’s hand in commercial negotiations.
Legal reforms: Damage to the system
While the Jackson reforms may reduce the cost of civil litigation, they could have unintended consequences for the insurance industry.
Laspo to leave law firms at risk of negligence claims
The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act, due to take effect on 1 April 2013, will leave law firms at risk of professional negligence claims, warned Elite Insurance.
Arag expands BTE sales team
Legal expenses insurer Arag has added a corporate account manager to its before-the-event sales team.
Your say: Don’t tar all with the same brush
While Post’s story on the ruling in Webster Dixon v Equity Syndicate Management and Motor Plus on non-panel law firm rates charged for before-the-event legal expenses work highlights the importance of the decision for before-the-event insurers (‘Judge…
Your say: Don’t tar all with the same brush
While Post’s story on the ruling in Webster Dixon v Equity Syndicate Management and Motor Plus on non-panel law firm rates charged for before-the-event legal expenses work highlights the importance of the decision for before-the-event insurers, it is…
Policyholders overlook legal expenses insurance
Policyholders are choosing not to buy legal expenses insurance when purchasing policies on aggregators, according to DAS.
Judge blasts Equity's 'insouciance' despite legal win on BTE lawyer choice
Before-the-event legal expenses insurers have had their conduct condemned in the Court of Appeal despite securing a legal victory.
Law report: Unwelcome result for BTE market
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Legal expenses: Survival of the fittest
Legal expenses insurers must adapt their models quickly to survive the government’s reforms — or risk extinction.
Ruling “sting in the tail” for insureds
Michael Frisby, partner in the dispute resolution team at law firm Stevens & Bolton has commented on a test case which has opened up the possibility of legal expenses policyholders choosing their own solicitors.
Ruling puts paid to ‘cash-cow’ legal expenses insurers
A test case in the High Court has opened up the possibility of legal expenses policyholders choosing their own solicitors.
Elite appoints new London boss
Legal expenses insurer Elite has named Mike Payne the general manager of its London office.
Legal expenses - Commercial cover: Two sides to the story
With the legal expenses sector about to undergo a massive shake-up, Jakki May looks at the changes, why some are welcoming them with open arms and why others
Amicus to close Colchester office in efficiencies push
DAS-owned Amicus Legal is to close its office in Colchester, making 21 people redundant.
North of the Border: review of expenses and funding of civil litigation in Scotland
Following the Jackson review of costs in England and Wales, the Scottish government has launched its own review of expenses and funding of civil litigation north of the border. This review was one of the measures recommended by Lord Gill's Report of the…
Insurers in line for a £4.8bn windfall from referral fees
Motor insurers stand to pocket billions in extra income a year if a recommendation to retain referral fees is acted on, a leading personal injury lawyer has claimed.
SMEs ignoring legal risks
Small companies risk going out of business if they continue to ignore the risks of legal action, First Assist Legal Protection has claimed.
Allianz confident over conversions
Allianz is targeting 200 brokers with its new add-on product, Pro Motor Rescue, predicting a conversion rate of between 15% and 20% on participating brokers' entire motor books.
Legal expenses - ATE: End of the road?
With the government giving the green light to implementation of Lord Jackson's civil litigation reforms, Leigh Jackson details the adverse reaction of legal expenses insurers and whether this sounds the death knell for the ATE market.
Comment - pre-nuptial agreements: breaking the marriage bond
As the world gears up for a Royal wedding, Jonathan West explores the practicalities of what happens when marriages go wrong and whether insurance will soon play its part.