Legal
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.
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".
MIB to appeal to the Supreme Court over Spanish unisured driving case
The Motor Insurers' Bureau is to challenge a Court of Appeal ruling that Russell Jones & Walker claims now asserts that a person resident in the UK, but wrongfully injured in another EEA state, will recover damages on the same basis as a person resident…
Major loss: Repair or replace?
When a business suffers an unexpected catastrophe, Veronica Cowan looks into the decision making behind the option to repair or replace damaged premises, stock or machinery.
Insurers face uncertainty after CPR ruling
Insurers face being hard hit by an appeal court judgment that has approved relaxing the timeframe allowed for claimants to bring personal injury cases, a leading law firm has claimed.
Motor - uninsured driving: Driving through changes
Imminent implementation of the continuous insurance enforcement scheme will boost the battle against uninsured drivers. But every effort must be made to get law-abiding motorists onside, warns Malcolm Etchells.
Round table - SMEs & charities: Here to inform and educate
The SME and charity sectors have been widely courted by brokers and insurers in recent years. However, questions still persist about whether these customers are having their needs properly met. With this in mind Post gathered together some industry…
Broker status: Broker LLP - a beneficial partnership?
Lockton is set to become the biggest intermediary yet to become an LLP broker. Edward Murray looks at the benefits of such a transformation.
Regulation - Life after the FSA: New beginnings
With the coalition government now set to see through its promise to abolish the FSA, Leigh Jackson reports on the possible consequences for the broking sector.
Restrictive covenants: The curious case of the wet laptop
The case of Marsh v Euan Nicolson has raised salutary lessons over hiring from rival firms. Ling Ong and Michael Green report.