Legal expenses
DAS opens up shop in Canada
DAS UK Group has confirmed that its new Canadian subsidiary, DAS Legal Protection Insurance Company, will start writing business in Ontario on 5 July.
DAS names ATE and special risks boss
DAS Legal Expenses Insurance has appointed Mark Rhoder as its new head of after-the-event insurance and special risks.
Ex-Fusion bosses outline MGA plan
The new managing general agency led by Fusion founders Kevin Pallett and Geoff Crisp aims to establish at least five offices as it gears up for its launch next year, backed by Bermuda-based insurance group Aspen.
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.
DAS takes corrective action on rates
DAS has claimed it is on target to achieve record growth during 2010 as annual premium income rose £19m during the first five months of the year.
IGI rebrands to Am Trust Europe
IGI Insurance is to change its name to Am Trust Europe.
Interview - Nicola Harvey: Embracing new horizons
Incoming Airmic chairman Nicola Harvey talks to Lynn Rouse about relishing career challenges, working with passionate people and her plans to deal proactively with emerging risks.
Marsh raids Willis for insolvency team
Marsh has launched a dedicated practice to provide risk and insurance advice to UK insolvency practitioners after appointing six employees from rival broker Willis.
Employment tribunals - cost recovery: Getting your money back
When claimants take their employer to a tribunal and lose, costs are rarely awarded. Andrew McDonald explores why this recovery is becoming increasingly important.
Conference research reveals importance of legal cover for SMEs
Less than 25% of small businesses are likely to have sufficient funds to cover the cost of a legal dispute, according to research conducted by First Assist Legal Protection at the recent British Insurers' Brokers Association conference.
IIB relaunches member legal advice line
The Institute of Insurance Brokers has re-launched its 24/7 legal advice line for members.
Arc agrees legal expenses deal with Novae
Lloyd’s insurer Novae has appointed Arc Legal Assistance to provide personal legal expenses and a dedicated travel claims service.
Lorega strike Biba deal
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has joined forces with claims advocates Lorega to provide brokers with a free claims helpline advice service for complex claims.
Broking focus - referral fees: Fight less, pay more
Brokers have been told they can expect falls in income generated from referral fees after new reforms were implemented on 30 April. Ralph Savage discusses the potential fallout from these new rules and what impact it could have on brokers' bottom line.
Allianz' legal helpline reveals employers' ash concerns
Allianz Legal Protection’s 24hour legal helpline has fielded a number of calls from employers with questions relating to the treatment of employees caught up in the Icelandic Volcano eruption.
DAS unveils new post-MoJ ATE insurance scheme
DAS’ after the event legal insurance arm 80e has unveiled a new version of its ATE scheme incorporating provisions for the new Ministry of Justice road traffic accident personal injury claims protocol.
Looking Back: Legal expenses insurance takes off
After five years in operation, DAS Legal Expenses is now writing approximately £100 000 in premiums every month and has achieved a profitable underwriting result in its last two trading years, according to Tony Holdsworth, DAS' general manager.
Arc teams up with Giles
Arc Legal Assistance has agreed a deal with Giles to provide legal expenses and advisory products to the broker's customer base.
Interview: Jon Dye - Making it work
With a stated aim of reaching £1bn by 2013, Jon Dye talks to Jonathan Swift about why a recent downturn in Allianz Retail's GWP masks a lot of progress towards that goal.
Arc Angels marathon run for Sense
Arc Legal Assistance director Richard Finan and Arc senior claims and complaints adviser Ian Brown will run this year's London Marathon on behalf of the legal expenses firm's charity arm Arc Angels.
ULR wins Kwik Fit contract
Legal expenses insurer ULR is poised go on a recruitment drive, having picked up a major contract with personal lines broking giant Kwik Fit Financial Services.
Post in print - 11 March issue
Post reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the major news stories from this week's issue of Post.
Allianz offers SME’s free legal advice
Allianz Commercial is offering free legal advice to its SME policyholders as part of tie-up with its legal protection division.
IGI retains IIP status
IGI Legal Assist will retain its Investors in People status after successfully meeting the required standard for the third time running.