Legal
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.
Indian government outlines uninsured driver crackdown
Indian states have been asked to enforce third-party insurance of all vehicles.
View from the top: Civil litigation costs at a crossroads
Despite a seemingly unpredictable and punishing costs regime, the UK has remained the world's preferred location for solving disputes over the past decade.
Market moves: New faces in the insurer space
The main movers and shakers this week were insurers, with a number of firms bringing in new faces, including HDI Gerling recruiting a new director, Axa Assistance naming a new deputy chief executive and Dual adding a manager for its new office in Austria.
Law report: Records contradict doctor's evidence in brain damage case
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Professional negligence claim over solicitor advice on 'pre-pack' receivership sale rejected
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Chief constable liable for injury
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Editor's comment: A return to fair play needed
As football fanatics finalise viewing details for the Euro 2012 knockout stages - pubs, pints and people to share the excitement with - it's fitting that the theme of this week's big insurance issues is fair play.
RSA legal action suspended as court rules in insurer's favour over motor costs
Zurich has confirmed that it has suspended legal action with RSA over the company's subrogated motor repair costs while it awaits the outcome of a possible appeal, after RSA won a High Court case against two other insurers.
Property claims: Insurers must prepare evidence for court correctly
Fraudsters are wriggling out of criminal charges because insurers fail to provide courts with the necessary evidence, a legal expert has warned.
Market moves: A busy week in recruitment
The insurance industry enjoyed a busy week in recruitment, and brokers were the main movers and shakers as Marsh UK & Ireland welcomed a new chief executive and Giles named a new COO.
Insurers must prepare evidence for court correctly
Fraudsters are wriggling out of criminal charges because insurers fail to provide courts with the necessary evidence, a legal expert has warned.
MGA Dual expands with new Austrian office
Dual Group, the underwriting arm of Hyperion Insurance Group, has announced that Dual Austria will open its doors in Vienna on 1 July fronted by liability specialist Hannes Puchner.
Cost Advocates recruits Woolley
Cost Advocates has appointed solicitor and costs litigation specialist Emilie Woolley as costs solicitor.
Airmic 2012: Risk managers urged to 'push' insurers on reservation of rights
Risk managers need to be more proactive with insurance partners over reservation of rights issues, law firm Herbert Smith has said.
Broker Focus: Fraud - First line of defence
Insurers are often called to bear arms in the battle against fraud, but should brokers be doing more to defend the industry?
Law report: Solicitors did not have to advise on surgery
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Law report: Costs case underscores need for explicit settlement withdrawal
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Law report: Ability to pay must be considered
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