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Law report: Claim for hire appeal denied due to procedural irregularities
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Biker to blame for horse collision
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Directors' and officers': Under the spotlight
With boardrooms coming under increasing scrutiny, the potential for expansion in the D&O market is being recognised by savvy insurers, especially in the SME space.
Riot claims: Disorderly conduct
The fallout from last summer’s riot continues to rumble on, with consequential loss claims against the police relying on principles that can be traced back to the age of Robin Hood.
Former Autofocus employees face prison over 'doctored' credit hire evidence
“Flabbergasted” judges have granted Accident Exchange permission to apply to commit seven former Autofocus employees to prison for contempt of court.
Commercial insurers to benefit from 'negative declarations' judgment
The position of commercial insurers defending claims has been strengthened after the Court of Appeal confirmed the power of arbitrators to make ‘negative declarations’.
Arc Legal teams up with Swinton Commercial
Arc Legal Assistance has secured a deal to provide commercial legal expenses and an extended online employment manual service to Swinton Commercial.
Slater & Gordon to enter UK legal market
Australian law firm Slater & Gordon has agreed to acquire the business of UK law firm Russell Jones & Walker for £53.8m subject to the grant of an Alternative Business Structures licence by the UK Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Your say: Compensation needs to change
The allegation that the Association of British Insurers is maintaining an “attack on injury victims” would be laughable if it wasn’t so offensive.
North of the border: Civil Justice Council for Scotland
Lord Gill's recommendations will establish a body to progress procedural changes, says Catriona Stewart.
Credit hire: Two sides to the story
Credit hire organisations and insurers are blaming each other for the cost of credit hire. With the Office of Fair Trading conducting a review, will anyone emerge victorious?
Home Office to tackle anti-metal theft
The Home Office has confirmed it is to take over at least some of the proposed anti-metal theft legislation in the private members bill that failed to get a reading on Friday.
Quindell to add to Silverbeck ABS deal
Quindell is set to announce purchases and partnering arrangements to add to its alternative business structure deal with law firm Silverbeck Rymer.
Legal cover firm creates online broker portal
A motor and family legal cover provider has launched a free online portal which allows brokers to browse policies and documents on 50 types of commercial and personal lines cover.
Product recalls jump 27%
UK product recalls have jumped by 27% from 229 in 2010 to a record 291 in 2011, the second year in a row to see record breaking increases, says City law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain.
NHS contractors must have insurance
Baroness Finlay of Llandaff, professor of palliative care at Cardiff University, has warned the government must force private health contractors to have insurance against negligence claims.
DAS recruits first ever COO
The DAS group has appointed Paul Timmins, pictured, to the newly created role of chief operating officer.
Law report: Detrimental treatment of whistleblowers must be influenced by protected disclosure
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Failure to diagnose rheumatic fever contributed to stroke
This law report has been contributed by national law firm errymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Overtaking driver held liable
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berryman Lace Mawer.
Claimant's view: A crisis of your own making?
What does a compensation culture look like? Is it statistics that show road traffic accident claims rising year-on-year? It cannot be employers’ liability statistics, which are falling.
Employment: Hiring and firing
There are two sides to the recruitment story in the insurance industry — while some are reducing their headcount, others are looking to bring in fresh faces.
Consultation poses questions over premium liability
A Law Commission review of the rules governing who is liable for the payment of premium to insurers could change the current dynamic between insurers and insurance brokers, according to a law firm.
Markerstudy on good terms with Endsleigh despite settlement
Markerstudy continues to have an “amicable and professional relationship” with Endsleigh following a multi-million pound out of court settlement between the two firms, according to Markerstudy underwriting director Gary Humphreys.