Legal
Jackson reforms do not go far enough
Government proposals on civil litigation costs should be welcomed by the insurance industry, according to Centre for Justice director Anthony Hurndall.
Arag undergoes major rebrand
German insurer Arag is rebranding to become an "international brand-name company".
Bancassurance a growth channel for commercial insurance
Banks in Italy currently hold just 4% of the general insurance market, however, with significant growth in demand for commercial insurance such as directors’ and officers’ Maurizio Ghilosso explains why this might be the ideal channel to tap into this…
F&L quits ABI over Jackson support
Financial & Legal has become the latest legal expenses insurer to resign from the Association of British Insurers in protest against the trade body's support of the Jackson Review.
Legal update - Property surveyors: Surveyors under siege
The aftermath of the credit crunch has seen lending institutions turn on property surveyors in an attempt to recoup losses. Duncan Greenwood explores the potential to turn the tables back.
Insurance & social media: To tweet or not to tweet
The insurance industry has struggled in its early attempts to adopt social media, due to its staid reputation. Sam Barrett warns that being slow to capitalise on the benefits it can bring means the industry is missing a trick.
Legal update - Occupiers' liability: Who's in charge?
When an event is run, an insured must be clear who controls it. Caroline Elson looks at the tricky area of occupiers' liability claims and reports on a recent case.
Law report: Accommodation costs application rejected due to unlevel playing field
This law report has been contributed bby national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Post history - 30 years ago: Insurers take £1 premium for fireworks
Looking back 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.
Law report: Accident highlights dangers of accepting H&S responsibility
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Financial and Legal leave ABI in protest against review
Financial and Legal has become the latest legal expense insurer to resign from the Association of British Insurers in protest against the trade body's support of the Jackson Review.
Professional negligence claims set to rise
Professional negligence claims are expected to rise before the year is out, according to law firm Browne Jacobson.
Insurance law change could mean cheaper access to space
On 4 July 2011, the licensing insurance requirements under the UK Outer Space Act 1986 have been reduced to €60 million from £100 million.
Silverbeck Rymer prepares for "rapid growth" by appointing managing director
Bosses at Silverbeck Rymer have vowed to continue on the path of “rapid growth” after appointing the companies first ever managing director.
Hoban addresses insurance community
This morning Mark Hoban, Financial Secretary to the Treasury gave a speech to the London 100 Group at the City of London Club.
DWF reports rapid growth
DWF has posted a 35% increase in net profit and a 15% rise in turnover to £83m for the year ending April 2011.
Government delivers gender certainty
The government has today announced that domestic law is to be amended to deliver absolute clarity for brokers and insurers on when and how the forthcoming European ban on gender-based premiums takes effect.
Government delivers gender certainty
The government has today announced that domestic law is to be amended to deliver absolute clarity for brokers and insurers on when and how the forthcoming European ban on gender-based premiums takes effect.
Post history - 20 years ago: US blamed for Lloyd's record losses
Looking back 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.
Keoghs boss: motor claims costs to rise under reforms
The Ministry of Justice should "refocus on cost" if Lord Justice Jackson's reforms are to deliver lower premiums for customers. Steve Thomas, director of market affairs at law firm Keoghs, has warned the government consultation that started in August…
Law firms poised for top-25 merger
Legal bosses from Beachcroft and Davies Arnold Cooper are remaining tight-lipped over merger talks — despite market speculation a decision could be reached within a week.
Law report: Botched cosmetic surgery leads to groundbreaking £6m payout
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Spotlight on: Insurance scores - Number crunching
Looking at the links between credit data and insurance behaviour is unusual in the UK, but this could be about to change, claims Sam Barrett, as insurers look to develop the data sources they use.
Alternative business structures: I bought the law
With the arrival of alternative business structures imminent, Amy Ellis looks at the pros and cons of the ability for those outside the legal sphere to invest in services.