Legal
Premiership footballer wins spot rates case against Allianz
Allianz has lost its credit hire appeal case against Aston Villa footballer Darren Bent.
Seán Quinn ordered to repay €417m
Ireland’s commercial court has ordered Seán Quinn to repay about €417m to the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation, The Irish Times reports.
Your say: ABI gauntlet thrown down...
An article published in the 3 November edition of Post started a bit of a debate between Auto Law legal director Lucy Bonham Carter and assistant director, head of motor and liability at the Association of British Insurers, James Dalton.
Law report: Slip on ferry ruling overturned
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Accident Exchange heads to Court of Appeal
Accident Exchange is to take its two-year legal battle with Autofocus over alleged fraudulent credit hire spot rates to the Court of Appeal next Thursday.
Law report: Tough stance taken on contempt of court
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Employment tribunal reforms likely to stir controversy
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Marine - Post-IUMI: High seas scrutiny
The recent International Union of Marine Insurance conference underlined the escalating piracy problem and tasked underwriters with delivering a cargo-specific solution.
Interview - Don Clarke: Ready for the reforms
Incoming Foil president Don Clarke is all set to tackle the challenges ahead as he prepares to lead insurance lawyers through legal reform not seen in generations.
Dolmans makes partner appointment
Welsh law firm Dolmans has promoted Paul Veysey to the role of salaried partner.
Keoghs grows with two appointments
Insurance claims law firm Keoghs has hired two new partners – insurance fraud specialist Paul Smith and risk and compliance director Philippa Hayes.
Middle East insurance consolidation is inevitable, claims lawyer
It is not of matter of if there will be consolidation in the Middle East insurance market, but when, according to a local legal expert.
Market moves: Setting the trend
Insurer MMA was the main recruiter this week, with the firm naming five new staff across its regional office network. The moves set the trend among fellow underwriters, with high-profile appointments at Groupama, DAS and for Markel’s fledging operation…
Roundtable - Global programme: Building successful global programmes
Delivering tailored coverage around the world is a boon for multinational insurers. However, keeping up with regulatory demands, both internationally and locally, can be be a strain. Post gathered a group of experts to debate the most pressing issues.
Fraud: On the side of the angels
When investigating claims fraud, insurers must not overstep the mark and remain transparent, empathic and ethical.
Legal expenses: Survival of the fittest
Legal expenses insurers must adapt their models quickly to survive the government’s reforms — or risk extinction.
Law report: Costs ruling brings necessary clarity
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Law report: Solicitor wins back outstanding fees despite counterclaims of professional negligence
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Law report: Environcom appeal rejected over disclosure dispute
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View from the top: A better deal on motor
We have a problem. As an industry, claims inflation in motor insurance is racing ahead of average earnings increases.
Rehabilitation: Providing the carrot
While the use of rehabilitation has made great strides in the past few years, is a more co-ordinated approach with tangible incentives needed?
Proposal seeks to lift China's foreign motor insurer ban
China may be set to lift the exclusion on foreign insurers selling compulsory motor insurance in the region.
The challenge of life sciences
Mid-sized life sciences firms offer an attractive opportunity for insurers in Europe with many entering the market. Yet as Francesca Nyman reports litigation and legislation make this a challenging market too.
DAS appoints operations head
DAS Group has named Richard Harris as head of claims assistance.