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Clyde & Co expands Asia team
Clyde & Co has announced Michael Cripps is to join the company’s global corporate insurance practice as a partner.
BLM: Corporate manslaughter fine a “warning shot”
Law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer has claimed that the fine levied in the UK’s first conviction under new corporate manslaughter regulation is a “warning shot” for businesses.
Engineering firm fined £385 000 in corporate manslaughter case
Cotswold Geotechnical has been fined £385 000 after being found guilty in the first trial under the new corporate manslaughter legislation.
Motor Claims 2011: Adderson clashes with Smale over motor claims collaboration
Brit Insurance claims manager Paul Adderson has spoken out against Rob Smale, claims and operations director at Ageas, and his view that the motor claims industry should not collaborate.
Law report: Negligence claim struck out over police record disclosure to CRB
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
View from the top: An endangered species?
CBS Moneywatch recently put underwriters on their list of 'endangered species', alongside travel agents, newspaper reporters and fashion designers (apparently we have too many of them). All were named among the 10 careers with 'no future.'
Post history - five years ago: Aon to sue Heath for poaching
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as these highlights from five years ago reveals.
RSA embroiled in legal row over 'new credit hire'
RSA has become embroiled in a legal spat with Provident Insurance over subrogated motor repair costs, an issue that has already been described as the new credit hire.
Legal expenses - ATE ruling: Playing at being an insurer
Has the recent judgment in Sibthorpe and Morris v London Borough of Southwark put another nail in the coffin of after-the-event insurance? Paul Asplin looks at the result of the case.
Motor Claims 2011: Jackson: implementation of reforms is beyond my control
Lord Justice Jackson has urged the government to act on the recommendations in his review of civil litigation costs after admitting implementation of the report was not "within his grasp".
Lawyers have their say on civil justice reform
Lawyers have spoken out about the impact of Lord Justice Jackson's reforms of the civil justice system as the consultation for responses comes to a close on Monday.
Law report: Appeal finds nightclubs owe duty of care to protect guests
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Penny Black's insurance week
It seems that the cost of civil litigation is not the only matter Lord Justice Jackson has had on his mind for the past year.
Motor Claims 2011: Delegates hit out over motor repair fraud practices
Roundtable delegates from Chubb, Co-operative Insurance and Groupama joined forces to slam fraudulent practices from major insurers in motor repair cases.
Motor Claims 2011: Food for thought
The annual Post motor claims conference has become a must-attend event for those leading the motor insurance sector.
Legal expenses: The end of after-the-event insurance?
The Jackson Report could see the end of after-the-event insurance. Veronica Cowan canvasses the views of those in the industry to find out if the market would still be viable.
RSA embroiled in legal row over ‘new credit hire’ – Insurance News Now – 17 February 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week’s major general insurance stories including how RSA has become embroiled in a legal spat with Provident over subrogated motor repair costs.
MDU backs CFA proposals
The Medical Defence Union has backed Ministry of Justice plans to address conditional fee arrangements.
Sentencing due in corporate manslaughter case
Gloucestershire-based engineering firm Cotswold Geotechnical is facing an unlimited fine tomorrow after being found guilty under new corporate manslaughter laws.
People moves – 17 February 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 17 February 2011 edition of Post.
Court rules on Bent credit hire re-trial
Cambridge County Court has ruled that the £63 000 in credit hire fees claimed by Darren Bent following a road traffic accident could have been at least £20 000 lower if the Premier League footballer shopped around.
Jackson Review: Thompsons warns of recoverability “threat”
Thompsons Solicitors has warned that ending the recoverability of success fees will have a “hugely negative” impact on claimant lawyers.
Cutting legal aid and restricting CFAs would create a “perfect storm”
The Association of Personal Injury lawyers has responded to the government’s consultations on legal aid and civil litigation funding and costs, which both close today.
AJAG issues final Jackson response
The Access to Justice Action Group (AJAG) has today submitted its response to the Ministry of Justice Green Paper on implementing the Jackson review.