Legal
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
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berryman’s Lace Mawer
Law report: Solicitor wins back outstanding fees despite counterclaims of professional negligence
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Environcom appeal rejected over disclosure dispute
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
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.
Justice Bill clears the Commons
The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill has been voted through by 306 votes to 228.
McGovern named on US Treasury insurance committee
Lloyd’s North America director and general counsel Sean McGovern has been appointed to the US Treasury’s committee on insurance.
Law report: Dispute number challenge fails
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
XL scoops bulk of solicitors’ PI market as fewer join assigned risk pool
As capacity in solicitors’ professional indemnity increases, brokers predict XL will be the biggest player in the market, replacing 2010’s top underwriter Chartis.
News analysis: Is data mining a major factor in the PI claims spike?
The debate over referral fees has had more press time recently than whether The X Factor is on the wane or not. And just like the blow-by-blow tabloid accounts of the TV show, its judges and its contestants, the insurance industry is starting to get…
Rok - one year on: Bearing up after Rok
When Rok went into administration, insurers had to respond rapidly. One year on, how are they coping and what lessons have they learned?
Interview - Konsta & Payton: Let's get together
The high-profile merger of Clyde & Co and Barlow Lyde & Gilbert has impacted the legal and insurance industries. Michael Payton and Simon Konsta explain the differences.
Law report: Solicitor’s failure to follow client instructions lands it with wasted costs charge
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Law report: Security guard claim dismissal good news for employers
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PI to be compulsory for professional body members in Italy
Professional indemnity insurance is to be made compulsory for all members of recognised professional bodies in Italy following new legislation.
Allianz celebrates legal partnership
Allianz Legal Protection has celebrated its 25th anniversary and has placed more than £1m business with specialist solicitors Roberts Jackson through the first year of partnership.
Cost Advocates warns against MoJ fixed costs proposals
Costs law company Cost Advocates is advising caution on the Ministry of Justice’s proposal to set fixed costs limits on disputes in County Courts.