Legal
FOIL welcomes SRA's concerns over personal injury sector
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers has welcomed SRA’s recent thematic review of the personal injury market that suggests that positive progress has been made.
Spotlight on health insurance: Scamming the workplace
Fraudsters are always on the move and with whiplash still seemingly on the government's agenda there are fears repetitive strain injury claims could well be the next whiplash saga.
PIB makes QPI Legal fourth acquisition of 2016
PIB Insurance Brokers has bought QPI Legal for an undisclosed sum.
Further action needed on Medco
Medco was created to change the way medical reports were sourced in soft tissue injury claims, offering up randomised but accredited experts.
Blog: Whiplash reform requires unified push
The status quo on whiplash claims is detrimental to innocent motorists and the personal injury market needs to speak with one voice to push for reform.
Blog: Whiplash reforms must be based on evidence
Now the small claims reforms have been put on hold, it is time for an evidence-based review.
Legal Update: Use whiplash claims to pilot the Online Court
Keen to modernise the justice system, the government should use whiplash claims to trial the Online Court.
Shareholders bring £155m suit against Slater & Gordon over Quindell purchase
Shareholders are seeking £155m in damages from law firm Slater and Gordon over its purchase of the professional services arm of Quindell.
Whiplash reforms 'have been shelved'
Whiplash reforms have been shelved by the Ministry of Justice, the Association of British Insurers has said.
Blog: Whiplash - Only fools rush in
Insurers are pushing for a quicker settlement of whiplash claims but that may be to the detriment of injured parties.
Verdict still to be reached on AIG professional indemnity case
A professional indemnity case between AIG Europe and private investors opened proceedings today.
Slater and Gordon cuts 640 UK jobs following huge losses
Slater and Gordon has cut 640 jobs in the UK and approximately 70 roles in Australia, in the wake of losses of A$1bn (£586m) in Q1.
Blog: Whiplash reforms - Last chance for collaboration?
In the old days, I had my own little names for the claims farming community – they weren't very complimentary. I remember getting severely reprimanded by our then chairman at one point, but when I explained the damage they were doing, I was quickly…
AIG court case against private investors continues
A professional indemnity insurance appeal brought by AIG Europe against private investors will be heard in the Supreme Court on Monday, 10 October 2016.
Tough attitude from ICO on Talk Talk breach highlights issue for data protection regulations
Insurance lawyers believe the Talk Talk data breach has highlighted important issues in time for the forthcoming 2018 data protection regulations.
Legal Update: What compensators can do when evidence comes to light late
Compensators can take steps to handle a claimant's lack of disclosure, even after making a stage-two offer.
Why the government's proposed limitations and banning of whiplash are a mistake
Headlines continue to scream out - compensation culture, crash-for-cash, ambulance-chasing lawyers.
Blog: Collateral lies ruling doesn't change anything
The Supreme Court judgment on 'collateral lies' is in keeping with established market practice across first-party personal lines claims.
Legal Update: The attack of the dangerous toys
Insurers need to fill the coverage gap for the new high-tech gadgets that may fail, explode and cause fires
Lawyers welcome SRA's decision not to lift ban on cold calling
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has said it has no intention to lift the ban on solicitors’ cold calling.
CCPC issues summonses to Irish motor insurers as premiums continue to rise
Major Irish motor insurers and brokers have been issued with witness summonses from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Success of 'fundamentally dishonest' defence could 're-write' rule book for insurers
A landmark ‘fundamentally dishonest’ ruling could 'rewrite the rulebook’ for defending disingenuous passenger claims.
Law Superstore could spark 'competitive tension' between law firms
A new law aggregator could bring innovation to the insurance sector by allowing customers to shop around for legal services.
Legal: How technology assists concussion in rugby
Rugby players and coaches are now beginning to talk more openly and honestly about concussions suffered on the training ground or during matches. Concussion is no longer a badge of honour or an unspoken truth.