Legal
Post Power List 2017: Bruce Hepburn
CEO, Mactavish
Chair John O'Roarke hails 'exciting opportunities' as Horwich Farrelly unveils record turnover
The chairman of specialist insurance industry law firm Horwich Farrelly has declared its growth in turnover and instructions as a sign of its growing “credibility” in its chosen markets.
Hill Dickinson and Laracy & Co. to formally merge in Hong Kong
International law firm Hill Dickinson's formal merger with Hong Kong firm Laracy & Co. has been approved by the Law Society of Hong Kong to begin 1 April.
Zurich loses court case due to 'ambiguous' policy wording
Zurich has lost a court case against Maccaferri Limited on the grounds that its notification clause wording was too ‘ambiguous’.
Legal Update: D&O liability, data protection and the avoiding of bogles
Scots worldwide are preparing to celebrate the works of poet Robert Burns. Two lines from his famous poem Tam o'Shanter will be spoken at many events: "Gathering her brows like gathering storm, nursing her wrath to keep it warm".
Four insurance law firms form global network
DAC Beachcroft has joined three other insurance law firms to make a global network.
Insurers raise ‘serious concerns’ over Scottish child abuse reforms
Law change could open floodgates to historic claims
ABI loses appeal on discount rate review
The Association of British insurers has lost an appeal to government on the judicial review on changes to the discount rate for personal injury damages.
Blog: Let's create a cross-industry body to push anti-fraud reforms
Personal injury and insurers should create a cross-industry body to see through the various anti-fraud reforms and restore trust in the sector.
Europe: Falling foul of the defamation minefield
The availability of defamation cover in the US has driven the market in Europe, but claims are moving from libel to privacy.
Electronic trading: What is good form online?
The growth in online communications makes BT's strapline ‘It's good to talk' seem dated, but anyone who has had to lift a phone to unravel a burgeoning misunderstanding in an email can appreciate its spirit.
Legal Update: Getting your wordings right for the Insurance Act
The insurance market has been living with the Insurance Act 2015 for nearly six months. It is too early to draw firm conclusions about how the Act may impact claims but there is ample evidence that the Act is affecting risk placement and contract terms…
XL Catlin's Paul Greensmith on the fairness the Insurance Act has brought
They say all is fair in love and football but what about insurance?
Blog: Lawyers must help insurers use them less
There has been a profound shift in the provision and delivery of legal services to the insurance industry within the last 10 years.
Rising Star: Emily Osborne, BLM
In just six years at BLM, Emily has become an associate at the law firm
Legal Update: New pre-action protocol for construction and engineering disputes
As the new pre-action protocol for construction and engineering disputes, insurers may need to amend their policies for those claims.
This week in Post: Scrooge, Vnuk and season's greetings
As Christmas day draws near lawyers this week branded the Association of British Insurers’ legal challenge over the government’s discount rate review as “worthy of Scrooge himself”.
S&G under investigation by Australian regulator
Troubled law firm Slater & Gordon is being investigated by the Australian regulator.
Five jailed in £1.1m crash for cash scam
Five men were given jail terms last week in connection to a £1.1m crash for cash scam.
Insurers cannot wait for government to lead on Brexit strategy
The UK's insurers cannot wait for government to take the lead on Brexit strategy, according to Ashley Prebble, an insurance partner at Clifford Chance.
Shadow Justice Secretary urges whiplash reform deadline extension
Shadow Lord Chancellor Richard Burgon MP has written to Justice Secretary Elizabeth Truss MP urging her to extend the whiplash consultation deadline, Post can reveal.
Legal Update: You have a new follower (and it's your insurer)
Social media has a crucial role to play in cracking down on insurance fraud but privacy rules apply.
Sentencing uncertainty in certain times?
In May, Scottish Power Generation pleaded guilty to a non-fatal breach of Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Government begins review on personal injury discount rate in light of legal action
The threat of legal action from personal injury lawyers has forced a review of the discount rate for personal injury claims by the Lord Chancellor.