Legal
CNA to offer free collateral warranty advice
CNA Europe has partnered with law firm Mills & Reeve to offer a free collateral warranty advice service to its professional indemnity construction customers.
SRA to audit PI insurers
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has revealed that it will audit qualifying solicitor’s professional indemnity insurers.
Law Commission gains “strong support” for damages proposals
The Law Commission has revealed that its proposals to modify current insurance contract law on damages has been well received by the industry.
Personal injury - Culture change: Care, not cash
A perceptual shift must occur within the industry as well as across the public and the legal profession to replace cash in personal injury claims with care, argues Andrew Pemberton. Without it, the UK will struggle to escape the blame-and-claim culture…
Law reports: Liquidated damages clause not a penalty for equal parties
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Judicial uncertainty leads to strike-out application dismissal
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Legal update - Occupiers' liability: No respite for the reckless
Various judgments over the past six years have laid the foundation for courts to back the coalition government's conviction that the state and private land owners should not be held responsible for the reckless risk taking of individuals while on their…
Roundtable - mergers & acquisitions: Cautiously navigating the upturn
Recession and recovery, global ambition, super-mergers, market appetite, pricing, marrying business cultures and managing brokers' expectations were all topics of deeply involved discussion as a panel of industry big-hitters jousted at a recent Post and…
Once-in-a-decade op
The consultation into the implementation of Lord Justice Jackson's proposals is the best window of opportunity the industry has had for more than 10 years to influence change.
Law report: Limit to damages claim enforced to avoid conflict of council care duties
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Personal injury - Government reform: How far will they go?
With Lord Jackson's and Lord Young's reports both being delivered in close succession, the question is now whether or not the government has the appetite to deliver change to the personal injury space with some or all of the recommendations being…
Apil rejects MoJ personal injury stance
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has responded to the government's launch of its consultation on the Jackson Review proposals.
Norton Rose Group extends international footprint
Canadian law firm Ogilvy Renault and South African law firm Deneys Reitz will join Norton Rose Group on 1 June 2011, the legal practice has confirmed.
CNA builds non-exec team
CNA Europe has appointed two non-executive directors.
Postscript - 10 years ago: Helphire case comes close to end
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Ruling clarifies 'double jeopardy' threats
A recent High Court ruling that will mean fewer claims reach the Financial Ombudsman Service could spell good news for insurers, according to a law firm.
Motor increase is not a 'market failure'
The increase in motor insurance premiums is problematic without being a "market failure" according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association.
Legal update - NHS funding: The right to free care
A Primary Care Trust recently argued that a woman injured in a road accident was not eligible to receive NHS care due to winning a payout from her insurer. Glyn Jones explains the facts and implications of this case.
Commercial property - valuations: Wide of the mark
With recent figures suggesting as many as 77% of buildings are currently underinsured, Rachel Gordon investigates the root causes and potential solutions.
Towergate considers legal action over staff defections
Towergate is mulling legal action over a team of former employees that have left its Hertfordshire operation to join a local rival.
DWF insurance division posts 12% growth
The insurance arm of law firm DWF has announced a 12% increase in fee income for the first half of the financial year.
Lord Chancellor agrees to review discount rate for PI claims
An agreement by the Lord Chancellor to review the discount rate has been welcomed by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.
Chartis revealed as largest solicitors' PI insurer at 2010 renewals
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has today confirmed that the total premium pool for the solicitor's professional indemnity market this year was £213.6m.
Cunningham Lindsey strengthens environmental team
Cunningham Lindsey has promoted liability specialist Graham Hawkins to lead its environmental solutions team.