Legal
Irish Legal Services Regulation Bill gains approval
Alan Shatter, the Irish Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, has secured government approval for the publication of the new Legal Services Regulation Bill.
Legal profession fears “Tesco law”
The new rules that allow non-lawyers to invest in and own legal businesses for the first time have come into force today – but have not been welcomed by everyone.
“Landmark day” for legal industry
New rules that allow non-lawyers to be able to invest in and own legal businesses for the first time have come into force today.
Focus on personal injury fraud means insurers missing the bigger picture
Law firm Beachcroft has warned that insurers are so focused on personal injury fraud they are missing large-scale credit hire scams.
Irish Legal Services Regulation Bill approved
The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter, TD, has secured government approval for the publication of the new Legal Services Regulation Bill.
53 firms enter the ARP
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has confirmed that as of 4 October, a provisional figure of 53 firms had failed to find professional indemnity insurance on the open market and had entered the Assigned Risks Pool.
XL launches products for life science industry
The insurance segment of XL Group has developed a new suite of insurance solutions to respond to the evolving needs of the life science industry.
European contract law poll result
Does the European insurance market need an optional contract law?
Insurance Insight weekly update live
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is live with an article on International geocoding; and a View from the Top on the importance of collaboration and partnership for the modern broker.
Market moves: Getting ready for the fourth quarter
Lloyd’s players were the most active recruiters this week as the insurance industry looks forward to the fourth quarter. A number of underwriters in the London Market made appointments, with a view to strengthening their teams. Moves among insurers…
Law firm mergers: Transforming the legal landscape
Insurer demands for scale and scope plus the emergence of Alternative Business Structures are fuelling the fires of law firm consolidation.
Rehabilitation First Awards 2011: Rehabilitation Initiative of the Year — Claimant Solicitor
For this category, judges were looking for evidence of dedication to maximising injured client recovery, measurable results, how specific obstacles were overcome and evidence of collaborative working with defendant insurers. Irwin Mitchell’s entry stood…
Law report: Judge considers fire claim cause
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Case underlines need for prompt action on indemnity grounds
This law report has been submitted by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Bentley hire recoverable but door open for argument
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Top 100 UK insurers supplement - AM Commentary: An uphill struggle
With earnings down, falling reserves and diminishing returns on investments, the tough times continue for UK non-life insurers.
Atmospheric tanks: The big bang theory
The UK has recently seen a number of explosions involving atmospheric tanks, with major incidents at Buncefield and Pembroke. What caused the explosions and how can the risks be reduced?
APIL issues access to justice warning for NI
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has warned that victims of injury in Northern Ireland are at risk of being denied full and proper access to justice after a report recommended restrictions should be made to civil legal cases.
McErlean sentencing delayed
Sentencing has been delayed until 30 September for Anthony McErlean, who was due to appear at Canterbury Court today to be sentenced for faking his own death and making a fraudulent claims to Ace Europe.
No panic over end of referral fees
Andrew Morton, head of affinity solutions at Manchester law firm Pannone, said the announcement by the Ministry of Justice banning referral fees in personal injury cases does not mean a complete loss of revenue from legal work for insurers.
Apil warns against adventure play rules
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has warned that children will be exposed to greater risk of harm if safety measures for adventure activities are watered down.
RSA to head to High Court to defend disputed subrogation policy
RSA is going to the High Court next year in a bid to defend its policy of adding as much as 25% to bills passed on to rival insurers through subrogation.
Editor's comment: Overcoming the barriers
If there’s one thing we can say for sure this week, it’s that the latest round in the subrogation set-to over disputed motor repair bills will not be the last.
View from the top: Sleepwalking to a fleet nightmare
New business discounts, cross subsidising and top-line chasing remain rife, says Laurent Matras, managing director, Groupama Insurances.