Legal
Solicitors face new PI risks in alternative business structure firms
Lawyers who “dabble” with multi-disciplinary practices once restrictions of trading are lifted in October face professional indemnity claims, Brit Insurance has warned.
Misleading insurance advertisers will be named and shamed
City law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain has warned that any insurance broker or insurance company that markets its own product can be raked over the coals by the Financial Services Authority for misleading advertising.
People moves – 18 August 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 18 August 2011 edition of Post.
Working party formed to solve costs policy issues
A team of lawyers from different disciplines are to sit on the new Civil Justice Council working party to find practical solutions in three areas of costs policy identified in Lord Justice Jackson’s civil litigation costs review.
View from the top: Educating young drivers
The biggest killer of people between the ages of 17 and 24 in the UK is being a passenger or driver in a car. Our data suggests young drivers are five times more likely to make a claim than other drivers, increasing to 10 times as the severity of the…
SRA publishes ABS guide
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has published guidance to help interested companies form alternative business structures.
Telematics could be the answer to managing UK’s “grey fleet”
Employees across the UK are leaving themselves exposed by failing to understand their responsibility when using own cars on company business.
Disqualifications up 23% in five years
The number of disqualification orders imposed on directors of insolvent companies jumped 4% last year to 1,437, up from 1,388 the year before, according to City law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain.
Editor's comment: Reading the Riot Act
Last month saw the 30th anniversary of the Toxteth Riots, violent disturbances that erupted on 3 July 1981 following the arrest of a young man, Leroy Alphonse Cooper in Liverpool.
Legal expenses - Commercial cover: Two sides to the story
With the legal expenses sector about to undergo a massive shake-up, Jakki May looks at the changes, why some are welcoming them with open arms and why others
Impact of UK riots should not affect insurer ratings
Insurers have been reassured that the ongoing riots being carried out across the UK should have no impact on company ratings.
ABI clarifies legal position of riot compensation
The ABI has moved to reassure customers that they are covered for riot damage under their home and business insurance following bogus reports that the police need to designate recent events as a “riot” before compensations schemes are activated.
Law reports: Costs confusion as both parties claim victory
This las report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Credit hire: Improving the engagement
The credit hire industry has traditionally had a rocky romance with insurers. Sam Barrett looks at what has gone wrong and how the two sides can reconcile their differences.
Law report: Price put on purchase of accommodation too high rules judge
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Mary Poppins stunt claimant must take blame for accident
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
RSA boss: CMCs not cause of referral fees
RSA's UK chief executive Adrian Brown has called for action against "hefty" lawyer fees and the amount they pay claims management companies rather than targeting CMCs themselves.
Post history - 30 years ago: Insurers wait for Salem appeal result
Looking 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.
O'Roarke urges legal fee crackdown
LV's managing director of general insurance John O'Roarke has added his voice to the cries for a crackdown on legal fees.
MoJ reports a tenfold increase in unauthorised CMCs being shut down
Record numbers of unscrupulous or unauthorised claims management companies have been shut down by the Ministry of Justice in the last year.
Foil calls for health & safety change
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers has demanded the government relax health and safety regulation and simplify the current complex regime.
Arag launches divorce insurance
Legal expenses insurer Arag has teamed up with London law firm Prolegal to offer divorce insurance.
European brokers set to benefit from IP growth
The value of intellectual property has come to the fore in recent months and according to Sam Bobo smart European brokers will be investing in developing insurance for this area in order to corner an expanding market.
People moves - 28 July 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 28 July 2011 edition of Post.