Legal
What can drivers do when councils are stuck in the mud on repairing potholes?
What can road users do about potholes, and how can they make a claim if they have suffered damages?
Making sense of the Insurance Act
Trade Voice: James Davey, president of the British Insurance Law Association and professor of law at the University of Bristol, warns an imminent legal judgment could be decided on a false assumption.
Six things you need to know about missing the 31 January self-assessment tax return deadline
With the 31st of January deadline fast approaching, HMRC has warned that millions of taxpayers have still not completed their Self-Assessment tax returns online. But what can you do if you miss the deadline?
Court kicks off fortnight of Covid BI hearings
Two key appeals relating to Covid-era business interruption disputes are set to be heard by the Court of Appeal in the coming weeks, with the first of two hearings beginning today (21 January).
Big Interview: Adam Humphrey, Global Risk Solutions & Cila
"Relevance" is vital to Adam Humphrey, CEO of CCS & GRS International at Global Risk Solutions, who wants to use his year as president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters to raise the sector’s game.
Ex-law firm execs to appear at Southwark Crown Court
Five former Axiom Ince executives appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on Wednesday (15 January) to hear charges being brought against them by the Serious Fraud Office.
Q&A: Shirley Woolham, Minster Law
Shirley Woolham, CEO of Minster Law, speaks to Insurance Post about the firm's return to profitability, its investment strategy, and her opinions on the Whiplash reforms.
Franco Manca pizzeria owners deliver lawsuit to insurer
The owner of the Franco Manca chain of pizzerias is suing QIC Europe for a payout for losses it suffered due to Covid-19 restrictions in 2020.
QuestGates buys Brownsword; Woodgate & Clark integration; Vitality’s health CEO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Half of businesses have reported incidents with lithium batteries
A survey conducted by Aviva has revealed the proportion of firms that have experienced incidents involving devices that contain lithium-ion batteries.
60 Seconds With... Forvis Mazars’s Sarah Ouarbya
Sarah Ouarbya, partner for financial services consulting at Forvis Mazars, likes the idea of gardening more than the heavy lifting, loves a bit of Bruno Mars, and shares what matters most is making a positive difference in society.
Five charged over collapse of law firm Axiom Ince
The Serious Fraud Office has charged five men, including two solicitors, with offences including fraud, forgery and the destruction of documents, following the collapse of the law firm Axiom Ince and alleged improper use of more than £60m of client money.
HF’s investment; Ceta x MoneySuperMarket; Pen Underwriting’s COO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Insurers Review of the Year 2024
Insurers share their highlights of 2024 and hopes for more economic stability, less regulatory tinkering and fewer storms in 2025.
Q&A: Lauren France, DWF Law
After being named Unsung Hero of the Year at the British Insurance Awards 2024, DWF's specialist manager and deputy head of organised fraud Lauren France talks about the work being done to combat fraud, what threats are on the horizon, and how new…
Claims and Legal Review of Year Review 2024
Looking back at 2024, claims, adjusting and legal firm chiefs share how their organisations handled claims arising from named winter storms, worked towards becoming carbon net zero, the impact of claims costs starting to stabilise and why some found…
Martyn’s Law highlights how risk management has the power to protect lives
RiskSTOP’s Johnny Thomson reflects on how a recent conversation with two people deeply affected by acts of terrorism, brought to light the positive impact insurance driven risk management is capable of having on all our lives.
Supreme Court grants appeal on motor finance decision
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the appeal from Close Brothers and Firstrand Bank relating to three cases around motor finance.
How Covid-19 transformed commercial lines insurance
How the commercial lines insurance market has been shaken up in the last decade by mergers, acquisitions and Covid-19 is examined by Angela Pilley, insight consultant for general insurance at Defaqto.
Ecclesiastical’s latest scheme; Allianz’s Uber launch; Evolution’s CEO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Lying motor claims lawyer lands in legal labyrinth
HF and Admiral have secured a finding of fundamental dishonesty against a lawyer who lied about injuries following several road traffic accidents.
Heidi Alexander appointed Transport Secretary
Following the resignation of Louise Haigh as transport secretary, Downing Street confirmed that Heidi Alexander has been appointed to replace her.
Axa triumphs over Google-spoofing advertiser
Keoghs and Axa have thwarted an attempt by a credit hire organisation to claim unrecovered hire charges from a consumer who was the victim of Google-spoofing fraud.
Jingle bells and legal spells: Navigating Christmas laws
With the increased usage of social media, people’s behaviour at any work-related party can be posted to a global audience in seconds.