Legal
North of the Border: no fault compensation
On 20 February 2011 the report of the No Fault Compensation Review Group was published. The group, headed by Professor Sheila McLean, has backed a Scottish government plan to reform the system of clinical negligence claims, by introducing a no-fault…
Law report: clarity needed to determine 'special relationship' status on defects claims
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: judge finds in favour of solicitor over mental health doubts
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
News analysis: alarming revelations for commercial cover
The recent Mactavish-Pricewaterhouse Coopers report that declared commercial insurance 'not fit for purpose' is a wake-up call to the market. Insurers, brokers, company boards, government and the buying community should all take note, says John Hurrell.
Motor claims: adding value to the claims process
The vehicle insurance and accident management worlds are at each others throats most of the time. Paul Hoyle looks at why co-operation is the only way forward.
Credit hire - market update: time for a credit check
With the coming year shaping up to be just as busy as 2010 in the credit hire arena, Craig Dickson looks at the themes and issues likely to dominate.
Credit hire - innovation - enter the claims processing matrix
Third-party intervention has failed to deliver the reining in of costs that insurers thought it might. Jon Ralph examines the idea of a collective, collaborative non-fault database, which would capture all claims.
Application fraud: customers need to understand seriousness of purchase
There is a fine balancing act between "the legal guff, educating customers and having a slick online process", when it comes to preventing ignorant or opportunist application fraud, according to John Salmon, head of insurance at Pinsent Masons.
Fraudster jailed after landmark ruling
A Bury man has been imprisoned for six months for his part in a complex motor insurance fraud in a landmark civil judgment.
Law report: tribunal claimant case fails over causation hurdle
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Political focus - big society: what's the big idea?
The voluntary sector is one set for growth, as the government pushes its Big Society theme. Edward Murray looks at what impact this is having on insurance and how the sector is provided for.
No-fault forum shopping fears calmed by lawyers
Insurance lawyers have played down fears that proposals to introduce a no-fault system for clinical negligence claims in Scotland could result in forum shopping.
FSA funding requirement rises 10% for 2011/12
The Financial Services Authority has set out its business plan detailing its priorities for 2011/12, which reveal a 10.1% increase in funding from £454.7m to £500.5m.
Bullied Axa employee wins £142k payout
A Brazilian office worker has been awarded £142,000 in compensation after suffering abuse from colleagues at the Axa’s office in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
Ecclesiastical hails “victory for common sense” after court win
Ecclesiastical has won a legal case against a charity dog walker injured while working for an animal care charity.
Why US Federal Excise Tax matters to Europe
The US Internal Revenue Service is keen to combat tax evasion and is tightening its federal excise tax enforcement procedures. Asher Harris looks at affect FET has on European insurers doing business with US firms and the resultant cascading effect.
Jubilee outsources motor claims
Jubilee Insurance has outsourced its run-off motor claims to Beachcroft.
Law Assist announces partnership
Law Assist and Featherstone & Freeman Medico Legal Consultancy have entered into a new partnership agreement for the handling of clinical negligence claims.
DWF appoints insurance partner
DWF has appointed Christopher Ryan as a commercial insurance partner at the firm’s expanding London office.
Councils face prospect of speculative asbestos claims
A local authority has failed in its bid to secure clarity over what constitutes a 'material increase' in risk where a mesothelioma claimant's exposure to asbestos is relatively low, arguably leaving councils vulnerable to higher numbers of speculative…
In series - fraud: the routes to recovery
With fraud now costing the industry £2.1bn a year, Nick Wood and Angela Gibson explain the various routes to recovery and added advantages this can bring.
Interview - John O'Roarke: taking LV to the next stage
John O'Roarke has seen the highs and lows of a career in insurance. He talks to Daniel Dunkley about his journey to LV and his plans for the next stage in the firm's development.
Select committee under fire over referral disclosure plans
Motor insurers have hit back at government proposals forcing the industry to disclose details of their referral fee arrangements.
Strategic Technology Forum: data management security policy is a must
Insurance firms must have an accurate data management security policy in place to avoid falling foul of the Information Commissioner's Office, a solicitor from law firm Field Fisher Waterhouse claimed.