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Marsh issues solicitors' PI cover warning
Marsh has urged law firms to carefully consider their length of professional indemnity policies during the October renewal with a future influx of market entrants likely to drive down rates.
Pinsent Masons partner joins Plexus Law
A partner at Pinsent Masons has left the firm after 20 years to join the professional indemnity team of insurance law specialist Plexus Law.
Online exclusive: Will no-fault compensation soon become a reality in Scotland?
The Scottish government has today (20 August 2012) launched a consultation on no-fault compensation north of the border for injuries resulting from clinical treatment.
Schemes deal sealed between Arc Legal and new OIM Underwriting division
Arc Legal has reached an agreement on two legal expenses schemes with the new division of OIM Underwriting ‘e-Underwriting’ to provide cover as part of its household and property owners portfolios.
Travelers appoints Abramson European head of Legal from Flagstone
Travelers has appointed John Abramson as head of legal and compliance for its European businesses.
Travelers snaps up Chartis boss for legal role
Travelers has appointed John Abramson to head of legal and compliance for its European businesses.
Law report: School did not breach duty of care to drowned pupil
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Motor insurer not liable in taxi driver sexual assault case
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Court accepts 'duty of care' argument
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
View from the top: Lessons to be learnt from Laspo
The earlier than expected introduction of a damages increase could undermine the positive effects of the Act, says Chris Voller.
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.