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Trade Voice: Bila’s Dan Brooks on whether dispute clauses are fit for purpose
Dan Brooks, British Insurance Law Association committee member and policyholder coverage lawyer at Wynterhill, discusses the often-missed opportunity that arises from appropriate drafting of a disputes clause within insurance policies.
60 Seconds With... DAC Beachcroft's Emma Fuller
Emma Fuller, partner and head of motor and casualty market strategy for DAC Beachcroft, shares her passion for shoes, love of dancing and desire to see the world.
Our ARAG Day partner - Bristol Law Centre
In this video, Bristol Law Centre CEO, Karen Bowers, and ARAG MD, Tony Buss, talk about the partnership between the two organisations and how ARAG is helping the law centre in its work.
Top 75 MGAs: Gallagher
The performance of Gallagher’s Pen Underwriting business, which includes Manchester Underwriting Management and RMP, plus Vasek Insurance earned the group a place on Insurance Post's Top 75 MGAs 2023 list.
Top 75 MGAs: Countrywide Legal Indemnities
Countrywide Legal Indemnities has been providing legal indemnity products for title defects affecting UK property for almost three decades.
Video: ARAG Day 2023
A week of events leading up to ARAG Day 2023 has seen ARAG's support of Bristol Law Centre extended to include working with one of our local partner law firms, Ashfords LLP, to increase capacity at the law centre and provide legal advice clinics.
Gallagher Re warns of climate litigation risk to liability books
Liability insurers must take of the rising tide of climate litigation, which could present a massive – albeit uncertain – exposure to multiple portfolios, Gallagher Re has warned.
Will MoJ plans for medical reports fix the claims portal?
Tom Luckham unpicks the Ministry of Justice’s proposals to change medical reporting requirements for road traffic accidents and examines the impact it could have on motor insurance claims.
Aon unveils operational risks solution; Admiral launches PI policy; Clear inks another deal
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Ramifications of crumbling concrete for insurers
Rachael Murphy, senior associate at Browne Jacobson, considers the type of claims insurers can expect from issues with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete.
Long, cold winter looms for SMEs
This content highlights some of the challenges facing SMEs this winter and why managing legal risks whilst maintaining a healthy cashflow will be critical to riding out the economic storm.
CII reveals who scored top marks in insurance exams
Marsh, Axa, Gallagher, Zurich, Allianz, QBE, RSA, NFU Mutual and Hiscox employees were among those who scored the top marks in Chartered Insurance Institute exam and coursework submissions in 2022.
Aviva exits Singlife joint venture; Clearspeed and PWC partner; Cila elects president
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
PI discount rate consultation closes ahead of 2024 review
The Ministry of Justice’s consultation into establishing a dual/multiple PI discount rate closed yesterday, with the final decision to be made in July 2024.
#30 Provinzial
Germany-domiciled Provinzial slips from 28th place in last year’s list to 30th in this year’s Insurance Post Top 30 European Insurers 2023 List after reporting 4.6% average premium growth for the year.
Big Interview: Davies Group CEO Dan Saulter
Dan Saulter, CEO of Davies Group, reflects on the last decade, shares the case for generative AI in his business and reveals growth plans for the years ahead.
Fundamentally dishonest fraudsters ordered to pay Zurich £30k
Two fraudsters have been found to be fundamentally dishonest and ordered to pay £30k in legal fees following an attempt to fraudulently seek damages against Zurich.
Three-year time limit for new vehicle MOTs set to stay
The result of the Department for Transport’s consultation on the mandatory time limit for MOTs is likely to result in the rules remaining unchanged, Insurance Post can exclusively reveal.
Apil issues proceedings challenging imminent PI reforms
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has issued judicial review proceedings against the Ministry of Justice regarding imminent personal injury claim reforms.
Family-friendly policies and protection - changes you need to be aware of
The legal landscape around family-related employment protection is currently going through a considerable amount of positive change. This blog highlights the latest changes and the implications for businesses.
Insurance M&A activity continues to slow down
Lack of demand for insurtech businesses plus concerns about a target company’s data security resulted in less merger and acquisition activity in the UK in the first half of 2023, according to Clyde & Co.
Sedgwick Legal Services accelerates build-out plans in disrupted sector
Sedgwick has stepped up plans to build out its legal services arm as it capitalises on trends in the insurance defendant law firm sector, partner Paul Squires has said.
Tribunal compensation limits rise in 2023
The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2023, which sets out the annual increases to the awards in the Employment Tribunal, has been published.
Creditors set to lose out amid Plexus collapse
Documents show Plexus Group, which has entered administration, owes creditors about £21.5m, and that some are unlikely to receive the full payout, with most unlikely to receive anything at all.