Legal
ABI clarifies legal position of riot compensation
The ABI has moved to reassure customers that they are covered for riot damage under their home and business insurance following bogus reports that the police need to designate recent events as a “riot” before compensations schemes are activated.
Law reports: Costs confusion as both parties claim victory
This las report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Credit hire: Improving the engagement
The credit hire industry has traditionally had a rocky romance with insurers. Sam Barrett looks at what has gone wrong and how the two sides can reconcile their differences.
Law report: Price put on purchase of accommodation too high rules judge
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Mary Poppins stunt claimant must take blame for accident
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
RSA boss: CMCs not cause of referral fees
RSA's UK chief executive Adrian Brown has called for action against "hefty" lawyer fees and the amount they pay claims management companies rather than targeting CMCs themselves.
Post history - 30 years ago: Insurers wait for Salem appeal result
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 30 years ago reveals.
O'Roarke urges legal fee crackdown
LV's managing director of general insurance John O'Roarke has added his voice to the cries for a crackdown on legal fees.
MoJ reports a tenfold increase in unauthorised CMCs being shut down
Record numbers of unscrupulous or unauthorised claims management companies have been shut down by the Ministry of Justice in the last year.
Foil calls for health & safety change
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers has demanded the government relax health and safety regulation and simplify the current complex regime.
Arag launches divorce insurance
Legal expenses insurer Arag has teamed up with London law firm Prolegal to offer divorce insurance.
European brokers set to benefit from IP growth
The value of intellectual property has come to the fore in recent months and according to Sam Bobo smart European brokers will be investing in developing insurance for this area in order to corner an expanding market.
People moves - 28 July 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 28 July 2011 edition of Post.
Post history - 20 years ago: The cost of keeping the kids safe
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 20 years ago reveals.
Payment protection insurance: Crossroads for PPI
Three months ago the High Court rejected the British Bankers' Association's attempts to challenge new payment protection insurance regulations. With the controversial product already battling reputational issues, Tim Pope looks at the future of the PPI…
Fraud - Household: Opportunity knocks
Household fraud is on the rise according to insurers. Callum Brodie attempts to find out why and what the industry can do to prevent it.
Comment - Referral fees: Make your mind up time
As the debate over the future of referral fees rumbles on, it is time for the government to make its decision or risk creating confusion over its civil justice reform programme, writes Kate Lotts.
Career development & CSR: BLM raises £18 000 for Barnardo's
Generous employees from Berrymans Lace Mawer handed over £18 000 to Barnardo's following the law firm's annual charity quiz night.
North of the Border: lack of consensus on cost reform
How quickly and cost-effectively will future claims in the Scottish courts be dealt with? The Gill review of Scotland's civil court system sought to provide a comprehensive answer to this question but has yet to be implemented.
News analysis - ABS delay: Still waiting for a change
Last week it was confirmed the Solicitors Regulation Authority would not be approving alternative business structures this year at least. Amy Ellis asks what caused the delay.
Postbox: Mediation is a viable alternative
The various debates surrounding the future of referral fees and the resulting impact on the costs of insurance — 'TSC re-opens premiums inquiry as referral fee furore escalates' and 'Referral fees a 'red-herring', claims CSC' - overshadow the fact that…
Beachcroft and DAC confirm merger
The members of Beachcroft and Davies Arnold Cooper have voted in favour of merging the two firms.
Lawyer speaks out over Willis fine
Osborne Clark partner Tim Boyce has commented on the record multi-million pound fine imposed on Willis by the FSA.
Law report: Judge backs claimant's right to reapply for further payments
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.