Legal
Fraud IFED: Funding the fraud force
While early results have been impressive, some still believe the industry funding the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department is a step in the wrong direction
Law report: Assault by employee cases have contrasting outcomes at Court of Appeal
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Law report: Subcontractor was in clear and deliberate breach of order
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Law report: Common sense over costs result
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Inter Resolve boss points to mediation as answer to legal cost cutting
Mediation is the key component in the battle to bring down legal costs in personal injury claims.
Seán Quinn accused of contempt of court
The Irish Bank Resolution Corporation, formerly Anglo Irish Bank, has filed contempt of court proceedings against former Quinn Insurance boss Seán Quinn, his son Seán Quinn jnr, and his nephew Peter Darragh Quinn.
Quinn could face jail time over contempt of court charges
Contempt of court proceedings have been started against Sean Quinn, former owner of Irish insurer Quinn.
Ageas promises 'no impact' for Kwik Fit Insurance business after issuing High Court writ
Ageas has moved to clarify that the firm's Kwik Fit Insurance business will not be affected by a High Court writ against the repair company which relates to an accounting liability.
Allianz Legal Protection appoints Ruse as head of sales and distribution
Allianz Legal Protection has confirmed the in-house appointment of Phil Ruse to the newly-created position of head of sales and distribution.
Questions remain over county court consultation response
Access to Justice Action Group spokesperson Andrew Dismore has accused the government response to the consultation on county court reforms of being a "damp squib".
Autofocus Legal Action: Rival CHOs line up to take on insurers as Autofocus employees face prison
Long-running legal battle could bring the credit hire industry and the insurance industry closer together
Roundtable: Turning the focus onto casualty fraud
While the motor sector has tended to grab the headlines, fraud is on the rise in other areas too. Post gathered together a number of industry experts to debate how the profile of this issue in the casualty sector can be raised
Liability - Cosmetic treatments: Smoothing out the wrinkles
With a rise in cosmetic treatments, there is more scope for problems, as the recent PIP implants scandal has shown - whether it is clinical negligence or a product defect, insurers must be wary.
Editor's comment: Speculation turns into action
The chatter around ‘Tesco Law’, alternative business structures and law firm consolidation appears to be getting louder each week as another eye-opening deal is unveiled to the media.
Private equity: Parabis secures Duke Street backing as links are made to prospective ABS bid
Duke Street takes a majority stake in the Parabis Group, opening the way to achieve ABS status
ELIB could materialise if ELTO is not a success
Claims Club members have expressed concerns that the Employers' Liability Insurance Bureau could be introduced if the Employers' Liability Trading Office is not an overriding success.
Market moves: All change in the boardroom
Underwriters were the most active recruiters this week, with Ace leading the way with two major appointments. Meanwhile, Brit, Lloyd’s Channel Syndicate and Whittington Capital Management also added to their ranks. While the broking space was relatively…
ABS applications to the SRA at 96 and counting
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has today revealed that the number of firms which have officially requested to be licensed as alternative business structures has almost reached the 100 mark.
Irwin Mitchell boosts ABS plans with NED appointment
Irwin Mitchell has stepped up its preparations to become an alternative business structure with the appointment of former KPMG partner Mel Egglenton as a non-executive director and chair of the law firm’s audit committee.
Duke Street snaps up 'significant stake' in Parabis
Duke Street bosses have credited an “opportunity to invest in a fast growing, dynamic and fragmented sector” as reason behind its purchase of a “significant stake” in legal and claims management firm Parabis Group.
Market moves: XL rings the changes
XL led the way in the recruitment space this week, as insurers made a number of key appointments. While XL added four new staff members to its ranks, Liberty Mutual, Canopius, CNA Europe and Axa also had a busy seven days. In comparison, the broking…
Law report: Officer used unreasonable force at demo
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Law report: Claim for hire appeal denied due to procedural irregularities
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Law report: Biker to blame for horse collision
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