Legal
Public Sector - Reserving: Emerging into the sun?
After the harsh winter, John O'Neill takes a look at the challenges facing local authorities in terms of reserving for future events. Is the outlook still bleak or is the sun on the horizon?
Public Sector - Road Maintenance: Smoothing things over
With a pothole being repaired every 33 seconds in England and Wales, Edward Murray reports on the issue of public liability claims concerning this road hazard.
News analysis: Scottish LIon - Sting in the tail
Although the Scottish Lion appeal was a victory for creditor democracy, many legal arguments over solvent schemes of arrangement remain to be settled. Tim Goodger and Ed Stanley explain how the judgment places a heavy burden on scheme administrators to…
Shakespeare boss in court
A former director of Shakespeare Underwriting has appeared in court in relation to charges of alleged fraud and making false statements, stemming back four years.
Legal firm welcomes "overdue" ELIB plan
Ian McFall, head of asbestos policy at Thompsons Solicitors, said: "We have said for many years that what is good enough for road traffic accident victims is good enough for the workers."
FSA "a lame duck" following CEO resignation, claims lawyer
Jonathan Davies, regulatory partner at City law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain, believes insurers should be worried by the news Hector Sants is to quit the FSA.
Scottish Lion appeal bid allowed
The Lords of the Scottish Appeal Court has allowed the appeal by Scottish Lion Insurance against the judgment of Lord Glennie on whether it would ever be fair for a court to sanction a solvent scheme in the face of creditor opposition.
Diabetes & Dangerous driving: Motor functions
With the number of people in the UK being diagnosed with diabetes increasing dramatically, Ian Bridge says insurers should alert their motor customers to be more aware of the legal implications.
Environmental liability update: Small impact?
With the Environmental Liability Directive finally becoming law in the UK last March, Alan Dobson examines whether its effect has been as hard hitting as predicted.
North of the Border - The language of legislation
In the December decision of Morrison Sports & Others v Scottish Power, the Inner House of the Court of Session cannot be said to have sparked any controversy.
Aviva's new GI boss lambasts UK ambulance-chasing culture
In his first full interview David McMillan tells Post he will take up the issue with the Association of British Insurers.
Scottish Lion decision "not the end"
Today’s decision by the Inner Court of Session, which found in favour of Scottish Lion, is by no means the end of the matter, according to law firm Elborne Mitchell.
Scottish Lion ruling overturned
PwC partner Dan Schwarzmann "delighted" by outcome as the Scottish Lion ruling is overturned.
Post Magazine 28 January 2010
This issue featured an interview with new Zurich UK general insurance CEO Stephen Lewis, a review of the industry's recent PPI troubles, a look at Directors & Officers' market and soem indepth legal updates on professional negligence, broker duties,…
Legal update - expert shopping: Second bite of the cherry
If a claimant is dissatisfied with an expert's report, they can simply commission a second one. Carol Dalton reports on how defendants can turn this practice to their advantage.
Legal Update - group litigation orders: Here comes the mob
Group litigation orders are increasingly common in the UK but, rather than striking fear into insurers' hearts, Jim Bryant explains how they present opportunities.
Legal update - broker duties: Shared responsibilities
Andrew Blair and Niyi Phiri examine the complex issue of how liability should be shared when the role of the broker is split and negligence claims made.
Legal update - professional negligence: In the firing line
Antony Smith and Rhian Howell examine the latest court activity statistics to analyse which professions are likely to bear the brunt of claims.
Axa strikes personal injury first with CEDR
Axa Insurance has become the first insurer to sign up to the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution's personal injury service.
Accident Exchange fails in committal application
Credit hire organisation Accident Exchange has failed to get permission to have an Autofocus employee committed for contempt of court
Plexus raids Halliwells again to bolster Manchester team
Five associates reunited with partners Chris Gough, Tim Short and Louise Shaw who left Halliwells in 2009 to start up office.
Brokers warned of "storm brewing" after FSA voices client money concerns.
CMS lawyer expects regulator to take tougher action.