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UK insurers taking measures on gender price fears
Research and data company Wunelli has warned insurers that a possible European Court of Justice decision to overturn the UK’s opt out on gender legislation would be highly damaging to UK insurers.
Mass names new chairman
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has elected Donna Scully as Chairman at its recent AGM & Conference in Manchester.
CMS Cameron McKenna: FSA discussion paper “poorly argued”
Simon Morris, partner of law firm CMS Cameron McKenna, has criticised the FSA’s discussion paper on Consumer Protection, calling it “an ill thought-out and poorly argued paper".
Adrian Flux to offer 24/7 claims service
ULR Additions has entered an agreement with Adrian Flux Insurance Services to provide the Norfolk-based insurance broker with 24 hours a day, seven days a week claims handling services.
Crossrail signs nine-year no-break deal with Zurich, Ace and Swiss Re
The £15.9bn Crossrail construction project has become the first of its kind to negotiate a nine-year insurance policy to be placed in the global insurance market without a break clause.
Cost cutting could affect Jackson proposals
The government's drive to cut public spending could affect its decision to implement Lord Justice Jackson's civil litigation proposals, a pressure group has stated.
Law report: Catastrophic claim dismissed due to defendant driver care
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Legal update - Litigants in person: Does representing yourself give you an advantage in court?
Judges may often appear more lenient on claims brought by litigants in person. However, Nick Weston reports on a recent case that shows procedural latitude does not prevent substantive issue scrutiny.
CHOs must co-operate more with insurers or risk collapse
Some credit hire organisations will have to become more co-operative with insurers if they are to avoid collapse, a legal expert has warned.
North of the Border: Update on Pleural Plaques and Forum Shopping
The eagerly awaited decision of Scotland's Inner House of the Court of Session, in the judicial review of the Damages (Asbestos-Related Conditions) (Scotland) Act 2009 is anticipated later this month.
Subsidence - Tree preservation orders: Addressing the root cause
Legislation for tree preservation orders will be changing in the coming year. Keiron Hart examines what these changes mean in practical terms, and whether some opportunities have been lost.
Career development & CSR: Service providers raise £10k
Two legal services providers have raised £10 000 for the Brain and Spinal Injury Centre, which provides counselling, information and support services to patients and their families following catastrophic injuries of this type.
Scottish courts see tenfold rise in pleural plaque cases
New pleural plaques cases brought in front of the Scottish courts increased almost tenfold last year, government statistics have shown.
Postbox: Penalties still too low for uninsured drivers
The changes outlined last week to reduce uninsured driving are helpful — but the penalties are still far too low, both financially and in terms of loss of facility.
Post Magazine – 20 January 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Scottish courts see tenfold rise in pleural plaque cases – Insurance News Now – 20 January 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes a claim from law firm Brodies that new pleural plaques cases brought in front of the Scottish courts increased almost tenfold last year.
Factory pays compensation to family of asbestos victim
The family of a former assembler at a Caterpillar UK factory has won compensation after he died from an asbestos-related cancer.
Exclusive legislation and underwriting content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with a look at the declining legal requirement for insurers in Europe to have fiscal advisors, and a View from the Top that stresses the need for disciplined underwriting.
Post in print: 13 January 2011
News editor Mairi MacDonald outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Lloyd's insurer faces ex-FD's tribunal claims
Former Jubilee group finance director Kate Lewis is set to battle her ex-employer at a tribunal next week.
Legal update: Whiplash claims: A pain in the neck
With whiplash costs on the rise, despite safer driving conditions, Steve Caffrey questions the role of claims management firms in commoditising claimants.
Postscript - Five years ago: Insurers eye Football League claim
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.
Legal update - Transatlantic triggers: The same but different
Mark Burton and Don Ramsey examine whether the UK can glean potential solutions from the US as the courts continue to wrestle with the thorny issue of what triggers a disease-related EL policy.
Data protection & breaches: Breaches of security
The Information Commissioner recently issued huge fines for data protection breaches. Edward Murray reports on additional costs that could well flow from new notification laws.