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Insurers and lawyers ‘open’ to ABI-backed review on limitation law for child sexual abuse claims
Exclusive: Insurers and insurance lawyers have reacted positively to the Association of British Insurers’ calls for a review into limitation law in child sexual abuse claims cases.
ABI backs review on child sexual abuse claims limitation law
Exclusive: The Association of British Insurers believes that there is a need to review limitation law surrounding cases of child sexual abuse and has pledged to engage with the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, survivors and lawyers.
The Post Claims Awards 2019: Full list of winners
Who won what at last night's Post Claims Awards?
Two out of five people likely to pursue false claims
Two out five people would make a false personal injury or medical negligence claim if they thought they could get away with it, a survey has revealed
Editor's comment: Game of Insurance
Whether it was an epic ending or a major disappointment, some of us currently have a Game of Thrones-shaped hole in our lives… and I was just imagining what it would be like if the show was remade in the world of insurance.
Anglia Ruskin’s insurer ‘acted negligently’ in settling false advertising claim
Anglia Ruskin University has slammed its insurer over a payout to a former student.
Law firms fear closures and redundancies from Civil Liability Act
More than a third of law firms have already shed staff in the run up to the implementation of the Civil Liability Act, and the majority believe the reforms could decimate the personal injury sector.
Keoghs expands into Northern Ireland
Keoghs has joined forces with Belfast-based law firm Caldwell Warner to expand its business into Northern Ireland.
Blog: The claims challenge for intelligent cars
Rick Preston, head of the intelligence team at insurance fraud law firm, Horwich Farrelly, looks at the claims challenges the sector could face as the next generation of ‘intelligent cars’ hit the road.
First Central will not appeal £13,000 ‘unfair dismissal’ judgment
Exclusive: First Central has been hit with a compensation order, after a former employee claimed they were dismissed unfairly.
Clyde & Co establishes presence in Dublin ahead of Brexit
Clyde & Co has opened an office in Dublin to ensure its Irish law insurance practice can continue to operate seamlessly as the UK leaves the EU.
Gallagher’s closing statements commence as legal dispute with Ardonagh continues
The closing statements in the ongoing legal dispute between Gallagher and Ardonagh continued yesterday (9 May) at the Royal Courts of Justice in London.
Bloody Bay files counterclaim in near $10m Besso ‘secret profits’ lawsuit
Exclusive: The litigation group claiming Besso owes a Carribean hotel group almost $10m in concealed brokerage has filed a counterclaim in an ongoing lawsuit.
Scor shareholders reject CIAM’s proposed resolutions
Scor's shareholders express their opposition to the “destabilisation” attempt led by the activist fund CIAM.
Analysis: Loss assessors and their terms of business
As insurers are likely to appoint a loss adjuster when acting on a claim, customers making large claims may wish to employ a loss assessor to represent their interests. How well are these relationships currently working?
Crawford & Co on hunt for UK & Ireland head as Clive Nicholls steps down
Crawford & Company has begun the search for a new president, UK and Ireland, after incumbent Clive Nicholls announced his intention to retire on the 30 September 2019.
Claims Apprentice 2019: Episode 5 - Tech and Innovation
With Discovery taking a two-one advantage following the Talent Recruitment challenge, the apprentices now move onto their fourth and final task in their respective teams.
Plexus Law secures £15m private equity backing
Plexus Law has secured a £15m private equity investment from Origin Equity for a minority shareholding in the business.
This week in Post: Scraps, slurs and sexual harassment
Post held its reputation event this week, which felt somewhat prescient as parts of the industry were shamed on diversity and inclusion.
Vince Cable urges Premiership Rugby to review Gallagher sponsorship over UK CEO’s ‘complicated fat Arab’ slur
Liberal Democrat leader Vince Cable has written to Premiership Rugby CEO Mark McCafferty, urging the sport to review its commercial relationship with Gallagher after its UK CEO Simon Matson was revealed to have referred to an employee as a ‘complicated…
Scor forced to defend its CEO over leaked activist investor proposals
Scor has called on its shareholders to reject resolutions drafted by activist investor CIAM to oust its CEO.
Claims Apprentice 2019: Episode 2 - The Debate
Now that the six contestants have been split into teams and decided on their names, it is time for the apprentices to tackle their first challenge.
Aviva wins landmark appeal in fundamental dishonesty case
Aviva has won a landmark appeal case that could see fundamentally dishonest claimants denied all damages, not just those relating to personal injury.
Analysis: The changing nature of festival risk
Festivals are growing in size, number and scope. They are rapidly becoming a more immersive experience, rather than solely about music. With these changes come wide-ranging additional requirements for cover and a need for the insurance sector to innovate