Legal
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.
Sticking to the rules is key to OIC success
Shirley Woolham, CEO of Minster Law, reflects on what the legal and insurance profession needs to do to ensure the Official Injury Claims portal delivers for claimants.
Bloomberg forecasts fines will cause surge in cyber cover demand
Demand for cyber insurance is set to grow amid a spate of high-profile attacks and fines for accidental leaks, according to a market report from Bloomberg Intelligence.
Diary of an Insurer: MS Amlin's Kate Bandhu
Kate Bandhu, head of casualty claims at MS Amlin, stays connected with accounts, looks to expand the use of robots to new areas, and finds the best interactions are face-to-face.
Government to consult on leasehold commission ban
In a written statement published yesterday, the Minister of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has said the government “will go out to consultation very shortly on the detail of the Act’s ban on buildings insurance remuneration”.
Lord Chancellor criticised after ‘convoluted’ whiplash tariff increase
The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Shabana Mahmood has today announced that she will increase the whiplash tariff by 15%.
Tinnitus claim dismissed due to dishonest medical expert
DWF and Markerstudy have successfully fought off a claim for tinnitus and psychological injuries following dishonest evidence given by the claimant’s ENT expert.
Curtain falls on fake photo fraudster
Clyde & Co and Direct Line have successfully fought off a motor insurance claim that used fraudulent photographic evidence.
Value concerns moving personal injury claims out of OIC portal
More claims are moving from the Official Injury Claim portal to the Ministry of Justice portal due to valuation concerns, according to Verisk Claims.
Greenwashing risks and the path to real progress
As the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP29, begins Damisola Sulaiman explores the unique greenwashing risks the insurance industry faces, how those risks can be mitigated and the challenges faced in proving sustainability…
One in three young drivers scammed by ghost brokers
An Aviva survey of 2000 drivers aged 17-25 found nearly one in three young motorists have purchased car insurance from a ghost broker on social media.
My neighbours' bonfire night party is causing a nuisance - What can I do?
In this blog, Aditi Kanojia, paralegal at DAS Law sheds light on the laws surrounding private firework displays and Bonfire Night celebrations to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
Aviva’s travel tool; Questgates acquires firm; Aon’s space leader
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Our broken tribunal system isn’t fit for day-one employment rights
The Employment Rights Bill that has just been introduced is a landmark piece of legislation that sits at the heart of the new government’s agenda.
Employment tribunal backlog getting worse, HMCTS data show
The significant problems in the employment tribunal system are getting worse, according to analysis of the latest tribunal figures released by His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Service.
Ensuring essential insurance satisfies the consumer
After the Financial Ombudsman Service stated it expected to receive an uptick in complaints from consumers who opted for cheaper car premiums without realising the impact this would have on the level of cover, Tom Luckham examines how the differences…
FCA uncovers extent of sexual harassment in insurance
The Financial Conduct Authority has found that London market intermediaries had the highest relative proportion of reported incidents of sexual harassment compared with other surveyed sectors.