Legal
Hiscox's Derrick Potton on going the extra mile with the Insurance Act
As the saying goes, ‘You get what you pay for'. We all hope that's the case, but when it comes to insurance that can come with some caveats. ‘You get what you pay for' - unless you failed to disclose information, however innocently, to your insurer when…
Legal Update: Football corruption: Clubs must avoid an own goal
Football clubs that fail to prevent bribery may face criminal prosecution.
Data protection: The cost of hacks set to climb
The hefty fine levied against Talk Talk for failing to protect its customers' data will pale in comparison to the maximum penalty regulators will be able to hand out in less than two years.
Interview: Nigel Teasdale, Foil
Referendum results, cabinet reshuffles and the shelving of long-awaited reforms add up to a turbulent year ahead for anyone in the insurance sector, not least those in the legal profession. For the Forum of Insurance Lawyers' incoming president Nigel…
Legal Update: Apologies and the risk of contravention of 'no admission' clause
Apologies and self-reporting may be tantamount to an admission of liability, in some cases. Clear wordings and careful crisis management can help avoid that.
Insurance Fraud Summit 2016: Insurers must refer cases to the SRA to tackle fraud ‘training camps’
Insurers have been urged to submit referrals of regulatory breaches by legal entities to the Solicitors Regulatory Authority to tackle the scourge of legal fraud and 'training camps'.
Spotlight on health insurance: Medical questionnaires and fraud
The health of a potential employee may have a major impact on their future productivity and, given the law of averages, at least one candidate being interviewed for any particular position is likely to have existing health issues.
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.