Legal
Law report: Tour operator cleared of negligence after mountain crevasse TV stunt goes wrong
Harrison v Jagged Globe (Court of Appeal, 29 May 2012)
Law report: Pre-existing conditions ruling weighs in favour of defendant
Bird v Meggitt Aerospace (County Court, 17 May 2012)
Law report: EAT rejects double jeopardy claim
Christou & Ward v Haringey (Employment Appeal Tribunal, 25 May 2012)
Legal Update: Migrant Workers - Claims farming
The harvest season in the UK inevitably means a rise in migrant workers in the agricultural sector. The need to navigate questions of ethics, potential conflicts of interest and policy breaches means insurers must scrutinise related claims carefully
Comment: Pulling off a balancing act
Will the proposals for reforming insurance contract law in the commercial arena stack up?
Summers third-party claims judgment leaves door open for industry victory
Zurich has been credited with helping the insurance industry win the war against grossly exaggerated third-party claims, despite losing its battle in the Supreme Court.
Post magazine – 5 July 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Quindell boss outlines FTSE ambitions
Quindell chief executive and chairman Rob Terry has outlined his strategy to lead the business he founded nine years ago into into a FTSE-100 company through acquisitions and organic growth.
Reynolds Porter Chamberlain to open in Hong Kong
Law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain will open a Hong Kong office in August with another former Clyde & Co partner among the ranks.
Hogan Lovells recruits insurance partner
Hogan Lovells has appointed Helen Chapman as a partner in the firm's insurance and reinsurance group.
Comment: New framework for civil juries
A bench of five judges in the first division of the Inner House of the Court of Session has radically altered the way in which future civil jury trials will be conducted in Scotland, says David Di Paola.
Airmic backs disclosure proposal
The Law Commission's proposal to water down commercial policyholders’ duty of disclosure has won the backing of John Hurrell, chief executive of risk management body Airmic, who believes that potential law changes will lead to a shift in the underwriting…
Zurich appeal dismissal opens door for insurers in fight against fraud
Zurich's claims fraud and investigations manager Scott Clayton, pictured, has vowed to "take the positives" from this morning's failed Supreme Court appeal by reinforcing the message that future fraudsters will face prison sentences.
"Disappointment" for insurers in Fairclough v Summers case
The UK's Supreme Court handed down judgment today in a seven-year battle over an exaggerated insurance claim.
Fairclough judgment may lead to further litigation
Law firm Hogan Lovells said the judgment represents a "limited step forward" in fighting insurance fraud and may lead to further litigation.
Spotlight On Medical & Health: Trial and error
Clinical trials on humans is witnessing great technological advances, but they can be dangerous, as the Te Genero case proved in 2006. With compulsory insurance required, how can insurers manage the risks involved?
SRA boosts ranks as ABS demands outstrip forecast
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has urged companies interested in converting to an alternative business structure to contact them before setting out business plans, after being flooded by expressions of interest.
Zurich "disappointed" by Supreme Court decision
Zurich has responded to the Supreme Court judgment in the appeal of Fairclough Homes v Shaun Summers.
R&Q settles Ace legal dispute
Randall & Quilter has reached an agreement in principle, which would resolve all of its outstanding legal cases with various companies of the Ace group.
Quindell extends Silverbeck agreement
Quindell has broadened its partnership with Silverbeck Rymer to offer a joint outsourcing personal injury product to the UK claims market.
Law Society takes first step towards PII common proposal form
The Law Society said it is seeking industry-wide support from brokers and insurers to use its professional indemnity insurance composite proposal form in the first step in its drive towards a common proposal regime.
UK Law Commission publishes insurance law consultation
The Law Commission is seeking responses to is third and final consultation paper on insurance contract law, published today.
Law Commission publishes latest commercial consultation paper
The Law Commission has published its latest insurance contract law consultation paper today, ahead of plans to present final recommendations to parliament next year.
Worboys victims denied damages from insurer
A judge has ruled that victims of black cab rapist John Worboys should not receive damages from his insurer, according to reports.