Legal
Rehab firms team up to prevent therapy drift
Rehab providers IPRS and Moving Minds have joined Forces to simultaneously address the physical and psychological needs of individuals in a move they believe will produce “very significant savings” in treatment costs for insurers and other funders.
Claims management: Room for improvement
Getting the claims process right is imperative for brokers and insurers. Sam Barrett looks at what tops the wish list when it comes to partnering with claims management specialists.
Law report: 'Systemic dishonesty' allows reinsurer to avoid ATE policy
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Claimant's competence leads to dismissal of cognitive damage claim
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Trust appeal is dismissed over anti-social behaviour liability
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Large corporate risks - unbundling: Eggs out of the basket?
Suggesting corporate clients unbundle their broker services certainly sparks debate. Veronica Cowan explores the options and diverse market views.
DAS shuffles corporate partnerships team
Legal expenses insurer DAS has made two changes within its Corporate Partnerships Division.
Markel extols value of ECF
A pilot project led by Markel International has found the time taken for lawyers to recover fees from insurers can be "slashed" using the Electronic Claims File system.
Irish regulator fines insurance firms
The Financial Regulator has fined two Dublin-based insurance businesses €26 600 in relation to a breach of regulatory requirements.
ABI backs Jackson's proposals
The Association of British Insurers has called for the findings of Lord Justice Jackson’s review of civil litigation costs to be implemented in full, as soon as possible.
Law firm strengthens Brazilian foothold
Davies Arnold Cooper has strengthened its market-leading Latin American practice by joined forces with Brazilian boutique insurance law firm JBO Advocacia.
Quantum drops appeal in 'positive' Court of Session ruling
Scottish consultancy firm Quantum Claims has dropped its plan to appeal against a recent Court of Session costs judgment, heralded as "positive news" for the insurance industry.
Warning over rise in discrimination claims
A law firm has warned insurers and brokers they may be exposed to a rise in claims following implementation of a new "three strikes rule" regarding workplace discrimination, due to come into force on 1 October.
Ward confident on ATE despite Jackson
The after-the-event insurance market is "here to stay", despite proposals laid out by Lord Justice Jackson, according to Abbey Protection.
IUMI conference preview: Ready to launch
Eric Alexander previews the upcoming International Union of Marine Insurance conference in Zurich and predicts what the hot topics for the market will be.
Legal update - legal expenses insurers: Freedom of choice?
Can legal expenses insurers still oblige policyholders to use their panel solicitors in light of a recent European Court of Justice decision and communications from the Financial Services Authority? Mark Lee seeks to unravel the complexity of the issue.
Legal update - motor fraud: Paying the cost
Pursuing a non-party for costs should not be taken lightly, but it could prove a powerful deterrent when fighting fraudsters. Craig Nunn explains.
Legal Assistance Direct launches out of Capita acquisition
Legal Assistance Direct has confirmed its entrance to the insurance market following the acquisition of Capita Assistance legal helpline business.
Insurance Fraud 2010
Hear the latest initiatives on combating insurance fraud from Aviva, Allianz, Axa, Experian, the Insurance Fraud Bureau, the Financial Ombudsman Service and others at Post's Fraud 2010 conference later this month.
MGA Ink to target small solicitor firms with new PI facility
Ink Underwriting Agencies and St Giles Legal and Professional Risks have joined forces to target what they describe as the "troubled solicitors insurance market".
MGA Ink to target small solicitor firms with new PI facility
Ink Underwriting Agencies and St Giles Legal and Professional Risks have joined forces to target what they describe as the "troubled solicitors insurance market".
UK-Indian traing relations: A passage to India
The UK has long looked at India as a trading partner, especially its outsourcing sector. Following a recent visit by a delegation led by the Prime Minister, Daniel Dunkley looks at how the insurance industry is building its own links with the country.
Law report: Both sides rapped over request for information
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Broker focus - Premium liability: That boat has sailed
With the publication of Issues Paper Eight in July, the Law Commission set about addressing an anomaly that applies to marine insurance, which makes brokers responsible for paying their clients' premiums to underwriters. Rachel Gordon explains why it…