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Pannone wins Aria Assistance legal services tender
Aria Assistance, the newly launched independent firm that evolved from the management buy out of Europ Assistance, has appointed Pannone Affinity Solutions to provide legal advice and services support.
Aria Assistance teams up with Pannone Affinity Solutions on legal services
Aria Assistance, the newly independent firm that has evolved from the management buyout of the UK and Ireland arm of Europ Assistance, has appointed Pannone Affinity Solutions, to provide legal advice and services support.
Two-year solicitors' PI cover designed to ease ARP fears
Indemnity Risk Solutions is offering solicitors professional indemnity insurance policies that last two indemnity periods, as opposed to the one-year policies or two-year deals with numerous caveats available elsewhere in the market.
FSA enforcement appointment wins backing of legal expert
CMS Cameron McKenna boss Simon Morris has praised the appointment of Tracey McDermott as FSA director of enforcement, describing her as "clear, tough and determined".
Discount rate consultation: How should it be set?
On Wednesday, the Ministry of Justice published a long-anticipated consultation into the methodology used by the Lord Chancellor in setting the discount rate for personal injury damages. But what exactly is being consulted on, what options are being…
US tightens economic sanctions against Iran
The US Congress has passed a new package of economic sanctions against Iran, Reuters reported.
Q&A with DAC Beachcroft's Steven Dewhurst
DAC Beachcroft appointed Steven Dewhurst as an insurance partner in its Singapore offices in January with the aim of expanding its international network. Francesca Nyman spoke to him six months into the role to find out about the issues affecting the…
Stobart Group to launch insurance broking arm
Logistics company Stobart Group is to launch an insurance broking arm following the success of its legal services business.
Two-year wait ends as PI discount rate consultation launched
The Ministry of Justice has called on stakeholders to respond to the long-awaited discount rate consultation, which it finally launched yesterday.
Market moves: MGAs the main movers as three firms make new hires
While the Managing General Agents Association made the trade press this week, MGAs followed suit with several new hires at Pioneer Underwriting, Asta and Sagicor at Lloyd's.
Law Report: Costs case referred to Registrar of Criminal Appeals
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law Report: Court dismisses builder's appeals
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Court of Appeal general damages clarification fails to appease Apil
The Court of Appeal has handed down a judgment confirming a 10% increase in general damages in most civil cases where judgment is given after 1 April 2013.
French court ruling could expose insurers to €16bn claims
French insurers and banks that own large insurance subsidiaries could be exposed to claims of up to €16bn from policyholders following a decision by the French Council of State.
Insurance regulatory regime takes hold in Hong Kong
As Europe moves towards increased regulation, Ann Leung explores how the trend for increasing corporate governance in Hong Kong is affecting regulation of the insurance industry.
DAC Beachcroft appointment swells Dublin team to 30
The Dublin office of international law firm DAC Beachcroft has appointed a partner with expertise in professional negligence claims and commercial litigation to expand its reach into the Ireland and London insurance markets.
Ince & Co opens office in Beijing
Ince & Co expands Greater China capability with new office in Beijing.
North of the border: Encouraging signs for new guidelines
The recent case of Lydia Kelly v Upper Clyde Shipbuilders marked the first decision of a jury on bereavement damages since the Inner House laid down new procedural guidelines for jury trials in the case of Hamilton v Ferguson Transport (Spean Bridge) …
Legal reform: Uncertainty abounds as Laspo countdown continues
The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act is set to be implemented in April, but insurers and lawyers are concerned by a lack of detail.
Former Clyde partner launches new law firm
David Coupe, a former partner at Clyde & Co and Ince & Co, has launched EC3 Legal, a new City law firm focused on representing the intermediated insurance market.
Solicitors targeted following Prime Professions product launch
Prime Professions has teamed up with Axis Specialty to launch a new insurance product for solicitors.
Rehabilitation First Awards 2012 – shortlist announced
Post is delighted to unveil the shortlist of excellent entries going through to the final round of judging for this year's Rehabilitation First Awards 2012.
Berry Palmer & Lyle opens in Singapore
Political risk broker Berry Palmer & Lyle has opened a second Asian subsidiary following the launch of a Hong Kong branch in early 2011.