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Law report: Council recovers its building costs
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Mediobanca execs resign from Generali board
Two board members of Italian insurer Assicurazioni Generali have resigned from their posts, ahead of a new law which limits cross-board membership of rival financial services institutions.
Judge lifts anonymity on Worboys' taxi insurer
Justice Silber has revealed that London-based Inceptum Insurance is the motor insurer being sued by victims of the so-called black cab rapist John Worboys.
UK 'pain in the neck culture' must end, says ABI
People claiming whiplash injuries should not be entitled to compensation unless there is objective evidence that they have suffered injury, according to the Association of British Insurers.
New Law Solicitors licensed as an ABS
The Solicitors Regulatory Authority has confirmed that New Law Solicitors is the first Legal Disciplinary Partnership in the UK to be licensed as an Alternative Business Structure.
Worboys' taxi insurer may be revealed
A judge is expected to lift the legal anonymity granted to a motor insurer that is being sued by victims of the so-called black cab rapist John Worboys.
Litigation in Continental Europe may affect European insurers
Attempts to adapt local legislation to European Union and international law are creating a challenging environment for insurers operating in the region, according to Guy Carpenter.
Online Exclusive: Tonks talks PI
Incoming Association of Personal Injury Lawyers president Karl Tonks speaks to Amy Ellis about his year in charge.
Victims sue cab rapist's insurer
Eight victims of cab rapist John Worboys are due to take his motor insurer to the High Court today.
ABI demands government action on costs
The Association of British Insurers has called for action to tackle fraud and reduce legal costs in motor claims after the government responded to the Transport Committee's report on rising premiums.
Indian chairman of Bar Council demands insurance scheme
The newly elected chairman of the Bar Council of India, Manan Kumar Mishra, has demanded an insurance scheme for lawyers.
Market moves: Canopius and CGSC dominate appointments
This week the recruitment space belonged to Canopius and Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford. Canopius restructured its entire executive committee, alongside appointing an underwriter, while CGSC recruited a new chief commercial officer, head of operations and…
Legal analysis: Brokers should rethink fee structure in light of duty of care ruling
The ruling earlier this month in which a judge in the Royal Court of Jersey awarded damages of £528 500 against a leading insurance broker demonstrates that perhaps brokers need to charge more for their services as well as reconsider their role and…
Zurich campaign to abolish damages for fraudsters draws industry support
The potentially ground-breaking decision by Zurich fraud bosses to take their fight to refuse payment on the genuine element of a fraudulent third-party claim to the Supreme Court has drawn praise from industry peers.
Tonks calls on government for a fair deal for injured people
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers said insurers and the government will be challenged to face up to their responsibilities for injured people at its annual conference this week.
Oxford adds fee recovery to its PI cover
Oxford Insurance Brokers has launched a bolt-on fee recovery service as part of its professional indemnity insurance.
HSE lists top 10 health and safety myths
The Health and Safety Executive has published what it claims are the top 10 worst health and safety myths.
Barrister Fiona Neale moves to Hailsham
Clinical negligence and regulatory barrister Fiona Neale, pictured, is leaving 3 Serjeants' Inn to take up tenancy at Hailsham Chambers from 23 April.
Case underlines compliance dangers for brokers selling 'package' products
A Jersey Royal Court judgment against the Channel Island's largest insurance broker, Giles-owned RA Rossborough, should act as a warning to insurers and brokers.
Paton eyes international growth at DAC Beachcroft
Incoming DAC Beachcroft claims solutions group chief executive Bill Paton has vowed to use his "extensive" contacts across the world to grow the law firm's presence in the Asia Pacific and Latin America markets.
Law Society members encouraged to demand broker commission details
The Law Society is embarking on a change to the way its members are attracted to brokers after stating that being on the society's list of brokers did not necessary make firms 'Law Society approved'.
IUA attacks late claims payment penalties
Proposed legal reforms that allow unlimited damages to compensate for delayed claims payments will drive up legal costs and raise insurance premiums, the International Underwriting Association has warned.
DWF and Buller Jeffries set for May merger
DWF and Buller Jeffries have today become the latest in a line of insurance specialist law firms to announce their merger. The firms revealed that they will join forces on 1 May 2012, when Buller Jeffries will be formally incorporated into DWF.
UK Supreme Court rules on asbestos trigger
The UK Supreme Court has put an end to years of uncertainty regarding asbestos payouts, ruling that the trigger date for mesothelioma claims is the date of exposure.