Legal
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.
Two more charged in £4m insurance scam
Another two professionals have been charged in an ongoing multi-million pound fraud against the UK insurance industry.
Cogent appointed by AA and Saga brands
AA and Saga Insurance have appointed Cogent Law to provide legal advice as part of a new range of services for personal lines customers.
Unite to challenge Supreme Court mesothelioma ruling
Union Unite has confirmed its intention to challenge an earlier appeal court ruling for asbestos victims in the Supreme Court.
Environmental liability - Toxic sludge: No fudge over sludge
The recent high profile toxic sludge incident in Hungary has been described as a 'tragedy' by the country's government. Ralph Savage reports how experts from the rural insurance and legal communities and further afield are assessing the situation.
Law report - Commentary: The thorny issue of exaggeration vs over-estimation
The key issue here is whether the claimant has made a genuine over-estimation or exaggeration. If exaggeration is proved, then there can be substantial costs issues for the claimant to face.
ECJ ruling delivers blowover outsourcing VAT costs
VAT experts have predicted insurance companies could be liable for increased costs, after being dealt a blow by the European Court of Justice.
MIB mulls appeal followingoverseas motor injury ruling
The Motor Insurers' Bureau is facing a surge in personal injury claims, following a landmark appeal court ruling last week.
Nicholson avoids contempt of court charge
A senior Aon broker accused of breaking terms of his gardening leave has avoided facing contempt of court charges.
Law report: Willis case unlikely to lead to a relaxation of the rules
This law report has been contributed by national low firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Hospice compensation casecould open claim floodgates
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Lloyd's appoints new appeal tribunal president
The council of Lloyd's has appointed Mr Christopher Symons QC to be president of Lloyd's appeal tribunal for a term of three years.
North of the Border: costs of proceedings — applying for security
Article 25.12 of the Civil Procedure Rules allows a defendant to apply for security for costs of proceedings. An application must be supported by sufficient evidence.
News analysis - Lord Young report: Sense of anticipation
David Smith gives an insurer's view of Lord Young's report, and finds there is a great deal that the public and private sectors can unite behind.
Union to challenge EL trigger litigation ruling in the Supreme Court
The Unite union is to go to the Supreme Court to challenge the Court of Appeal’s decision that ruled in some asbestos cases the employer’s liability insurance is triggered not by the exposure to asbestos in the workplace, but by the development of the…
Coface extends Irish team with two appointments
Coface UK & Ireland has appointed Roslyn Keogh as commercial manager and Ellen Malone as account executive.
Aon "laptop in the pond" case: decision
A senior Aon broker accused of breaking the terms of his gardening leave will no longer face contempt of court charges, Postonline has learnt.
PwC: ECJ ruling throws a spanner in the works for outsourcing plans
Pricewaterhouse Coopers has warned outsourcing costs for insurers could jump by 20% following what it described as "unexpected decision".
ABI backs call to remove single renewal date for solicitors' PI
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed today’s publication of an independent report on the need for changes to the solicitors’ professional indemnity insurance market.