Legal
Legal Ombudsman: Open for business
As the Legal Ombudsman replaces the Legal Complaints Service, Michelle Garlick looks at the differences between the schemes.
Legal update - Claimant credibility: Making a challenge
Even when documents provide versions of events that are inconsistent with the claimant's pleaded case, Laura Collins still warns insurers over making assaults on their credibility.
Claims Event news: Airmic aligns itself with ABI to support Jackson review
The Association of Insurance and Risk Managers has emphasised it is "fully supportive" of Lord Justice Jackson's review of civil litigation costs.
In Series: Professionalism & CPD: The best of the best?
Lloyd's and the London market is tempting for graduates, with the potential of international business and a city base. But is there sufficient emphasis on formal career development? Rachel Gordon investigates.
Claims Event news: ABI's Starling claims judiciary is 'on-side' with Jackson review
Liability claims managers have every reason to feel "optimistic", according to the Association of British Insurers' director of general insurance and health Nick Starling.
Law report: Dismissed appeal aids solicitors acting on behalf of insurers
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Regulations are starting point for assessing liability — not conduct
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
2012 deadline for review could be linked to London Games
The ambitious 2012 deadline for the implementation of Lord Young of Graffham's recommendations regarding health & safety rules could have been set as a way to encourage volunteering during the London Olympic Games.
Co-op extends PI claims services
Co-operative Legal Services is set to extend its current range of personal injury claims services to include accidents at work and industrial disease claims.
Aon applauds solicitors' renewal rate
Aon received nearly four times the number of professional indemnity proposals from solicitors at the beginning of August than the same time last year.
Elite CEO criticises "exaggerated" assessment of ATE market
Elite Insurance chief executive Jason Smart has argued that the views of Lord Young and Lord Jackson would prevent innocent victims from gaining access to justice.
Lord Young reaction: Airmic supports good news for claimants
The Association of Risk Managers has has welcomed the Lord Young review as good news for claimants.
Lord Young reaction: ABI welcomes report
The Association of British insurers has backed Lord Young's recommendations on health and safety.
Lord Young's report published
Lord Young, the Prime Minister’s adviser on health and safety law and practice, has published his report Common Sense, Common Safety.
CMS Cameron McKenna slams competition proposal
Law firm CMS Cameron McKenna has criticised government proposals to merge the Office of Fair Trading and the Competition Commission claiming it could the equivalent of “replacing a Rolls Royce with a Mondeo”
Law firms continue to trade without PI insurance claims broker
A significant number of law firms closed their doors ahead of the 1 October professional indemnity insurance renewal deadline rather than face the high cost of premiums, according to a legal expert.
Professionalism indemnity - Estate agents & surveyors: Free agents
Estate agents seem to be enjoying a stable professional indemnity environment, despite the housing market crisis. Jane Bernstein explains why.
News analysis - EL Trigger Litigation: An unfortunate conclusion
After nearly of year of deliberation, the Court of Appeal has delivered its verdict in the EL trigger litigation. Brian Goodwin dissects a complex ruling that seems to deliver only uncertainty for all parties.
Interview - Terry Renouf: Opportunity knocks
BLM national senior partner Terry Renouf is halfway through his second term in the role. He talks to Jonathan Swift about leaving his mark on the law firm.
Autofocus decision imminent
Credit hire reporting firm Autofocus is likely to face liquidation following a meeting between creditors and company administrator Harrisons last week.
Regulation - health & safety: Safe from harm
The coalition government has pledged to end the culture of health and safety 'tick-box' regulation for UK businesses. Phil Wright assesses the impact on the engineering inspection sector and the role the insurance industry has to play in helping…
ABI and Apil lead calls to reject asbestos ruling
Personal injury lawyers are urging all insurers to continue paying claims for mesothelioma on a traditional basis until the issue over policy triggers is ultimately resolved — which could take another year.
Quinn ruling brings clarity on limitation
The High Court has ruled that insurance claims must be brought within six years from when an insurer declines liability.
Police seize £150k from "crash for cash" criminal through POCA
Airedale and North Bradford Police have fired a warning to criminals after successfully confiscating £150,000 from Mohammed ‘Mojo’ Rashid on October 11 under the Proceeds of Crime Act.