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Law report: After-the-event policy wording means insurer loses case
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
'Divorce insurance' seems likely if new law is binding
A new market in 'divorce insurance' could blossom if a Law Commission consultation leads to pre-nuptial agreements becoming legally binding.
MP plans 'dramatic changes' for motor
Road safety minister Mike Penning MP has vowed to step up government efforts to tackle the rising cost of motor insurance.
People moves - 13 January 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the January 13 2011 edition of Post.
Plexus Law expands senior team
Insurance law firm Plexus Law has unveiled a series of internal promotions.
Postbox: Checking cover levels is essential
I would like to comment on the recent online report that the chairman of the Association of Law Costs Draftsmen is warning law firms against using uninsured legal costs advisers to draw up complex bills.
Law report: Asbestosis ruling expedient on evidence needed
This law report was contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Postscript - five years ago: CII to close pension scheme
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.
Law report: Court of Appeal upholds school placement decision
This law report was contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
View from the top: Ending whiplash woes
Whiplash claims are at the core of the spiralling cost of motor insurance and it is incumbent on insurers to get to grips with the problem.
Comment - Part 36: All reward, no risk
A recent Court of Appeal case highlighted the issues of funding and cost recovery. Victoria Cargill reports on the outcome.
Law report: Appeals rule out windfalls
This law report was contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Beachcroft sets sights on Singapore
Beachcroft is to expand its international presence with a new office in Singapore.
Hill Dickinson grows ULR team
Law firm Hill Dickinson has expanded its Uninsured Loss Recovery team with the appointment of Denny Payton as head of motor development.
Financial Services Commission obtains £6.2m judgement against Rock directors
In what is claimed to be a first of its kind judgement in the Supreme Court of Gibraltar, the Financial Services Commission has obtained £6.3m judgement against former directors of Rock Financial Services.
Financial Services Commission obtains £6.2m judgement against Rock directors
In what is claimed to be a first of its kind judgement in the Supreme Court of Gibraltar, the Financial Services Commission has obtained £6.3m judgement against former directors of Rock Financial Services.
Jackson's “grotesque” comment highlights the flaws in his own proposals for reform
Comments made by Lord Justice Jackson in his judgment in the Court of Appeal case of Pankhurst v. White, highlighted the fact that, if Jackson’s own proposals were adopted, solicitors would be entitled to deduct up to 25% of a claimant’s damages,…
FSA fines hit record high
The Financial Services Authority handed down a record-breaking £88.4m in fines in 2010 (to 20 December).
Career development & CSR news: BGL staff raise £20 000 for Marie Curie
BGL employees have raised more than £20 000 for Marie Curie Cancer Care, following the completion of a month-long challenge of cycling, walking, running, winter Olympics, skydiving and knitting.
Legal update - professional negligence: A strong defence
The illegality principle may rear its head if a second dip of the recession takes hold and insolvency practitioners engage in civil claims. Tony Hill and Kate Thompson examine the issues professional negligence insurers face from this line of attack.
Helpline claims to be hoax victim over texts
National Accident Helpline has claimed to be the victim of a hoax, after being caught up in a Claims Standard Council investigation of unsolicited text messages.
Editor's comment: Don't count your turkeys
Insurers received an early Christmas present last month, when the government appeared to give firm backing to Lord Justice Jackson's recommendations on combating disproportionate civil litigation costs. The ministerial foreword to its consultation…
First Assist names new legal provider
First Assist Legal Protection has named law firm Lyons Davidson as its legal provider for commercial and personal line before the event legal expenses claims.
Hiscox set to launch US direct PI offering
Hiscox is increasing its US presence with the launch of its first direct commercial insurance offering.