Legal
Law firm Pannone considers ABS
Pannone is looking at its options to become an Alternative Business Structure having established its affinity solutions division less than a year ago.
Polish brokers launch €3m class action lawsuit against RSA
The Polish Chamber of Insurance and Finance Intermediaries has reported that 35 insurance intermediaries have filed a class action lawsuit against Link4, a wholly owned insurance company of the RSA Group.
Clausen Miller Europe expands into Germany
Multi-national partnership Clausen Miller Europe has strengthened its international insurance and reinsurance capabilities by collaboration with its new partner Wilhelm Rechtsanwälte.
Comment- mutuals: Public preference
Mutuals can be overlooked or underused by public bodies, but Allan Guest argues that they are the most cost-effective and appropriate choice for public sector risks.
Admiral battens down the hatches
Admiral has been the darling of the stock market for a number of years but, despite record pre-tax profits, its share price took a tumble last week. Chinwe Akomah finds out why.
People moves - 1 September 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 1 September 2011 edition of Post.
Dicken switches Welsh law firms
Cardiff-based law firm New Law has poached Phil Dicken (pictured) and his team of insurance experts from rival firm Hugh James.
Crawford-Axa allegations unfounded
Twin-track investigations immediately launched following anonymous accusations of “sharp practices” in Crawford & Company’s handling of Axa claims have discovered the allegations to be unfounded.
Legal update - Quinn: Keeping it confidential
The decision in Quinn v Law Society raised a series of questions around the issue of client confidentiality. Felix Zimmermann looks at whether answers have been forthcoming in the year since the judgment.
Riot update - Legal implications: Rioters without a cause?
The dust may now be settling on the riots across England, but the debate about legal implications for the insurance market will continue to rage on. Ros Jones and Alex Booth assess the main coverage issues from the perspective of insurers, reinsurers and…
Lew report: Lay witness views dismissed as judge backs council in manhole trip case
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Ruling continues the evolution of motorcyclist accident liability
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Pupil’s appeal on school hall slip-up proves a damp squib
This law report was contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Solicitors face new PI risks in alternative business structure firms
Lawyers who “dabble” with multi-disciplinary practices once restrictions of trading are lifted in October face professional indemnity claims, Brit Insurance has warned.
Misleading insurance advertisers will be named and shamed
City law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain has warned that any insurance broker or insurance company that markets its own product can be raked over the coals by the Financial Services Authority for misleading advertising.
People moves – 18 August 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 18 August 2011 edition of Post.
Working party formed to solve costs policy issues
A team of lawyers from different disciplines are to sit on the new Civil Justice Council working party to find practical solutions in three areas of costs policy identified in Lord Justice Jackson’s civil litigation costs review.
View from the top: Educating young drivers
The biggest killer of people between the ages of 17 and 24 in the UK is being a passenger or driver in a car. Our data suggests young drivers are five times more likely to make a claim than other drivers, increasing to 10 times as the severity of the…
SRA publishes ABS guide
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has published guidance to help interested companies form alternative business structures.
Telematics could be the answer to managing UK’s “grey fleet”
Employees across the UK are leaving themselves exposed by failing to understand their responsibility when using own cars on company business.
Disqualifications up 23% in five years
The number of disqualification orders imposed on directors of insolvent companies jumped 4% last year to 1,437, up from 1,388 the year before, according to City law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain.
Editor's comment: Reading the Riot Act
Last month saw the 30th anniversary of the Toxteth Riots, violent disturbances that erupted on 3 July 1981 following the arrest of a young man, Leroy Alphonse Cooper in Liverpool.
Legal expenses - Commercial cover: Two sides to the story
With the legal expenses sector about to undergo a massive shake-up, Jakki May looks at the changes, why some are welcoming them with open arms and why others
Impact of UK riots should not affect insurer ratings
Insurers have been reassured that the ongoing riots being carried out across the UK should have no impact on company ratings.