Legal
Legal Update: The ins and outs of opting out
New provisions in the Consumer Rights Act 2015 allow opt-out collective actions
Interview: Indro Mukerjee, Watchstone
Against the backdrop of legal action and a fraud investigation, Jonathan Swift finds out how Indro Mukerjee is burying the Quindell past and focusing on the future.
Career development: DAS Law launches graduate academy with focus on PI litigation
Bristol-based DAS Law is launching an academy to offer practical, hands-on legal experience for law graduates and post graduates in the region
Independent Insurance: Reflections on the failure fifteen years on
Jonathan Swift speaks to former employees about the business and its legacy.
Trade Voice: Higher standards of legal professionalism to tackle claims woes
For some, claims litigation is big business. The claims market is remarkably resilient and adaptable, seemingly capable of an endless identification of new claims opportunities to maintain and grow revenue and profits
Blog: Aggregation of PI claims, a question of interpretation
In April, the Court of Appeal handed down judgment in AIG v OC320301 LLP, a case regarding the aggregation of professional indemnity claims. John de Waal QC of Hardwicke Chambers comments on the ruling that will affect PI insurers' liability
Fraud Focus: DWF's Jamie Taylor asks if small is beautiful
Does a small claim equate to a small risk of fraud detection? How might fraudster behaviours change once the seemingly inescapable raising of the small claims track limit is implemented?
Neil Thornton added to Bluefin’s case against GRP
Former Bluefin commercial head Neil Thornton has been added as the fifth defendant in the case against Global Risk Partners.
North of the Border: Reform of the civil court
The changes to Scotland's civil court system have taken effect – what exactly do they entail and how is the transition going?
Legal: Macro trends to hit casualty market
The London insurance district is plugged into so many global markets that macroeconomic issues on the other side of the world can translate into problems much closer to home.
ILAA to launch review service for disputed claims
The Independent Loss Adjusters Association will launch a claims review service next Tuesday (10 May) in a move to help cut down on legal costs over disputed claims.
Blog: Fresca-Judd prompts rethink on landlords' cover
The Fresca-Judd case was good news for tenants - but not for insurers attempting to claim back costs for property damage. What lessons should be learned by landlords and those providing cover?
Enterprise Act to come into force on 4 May 2017
The Enterprise Act was granted Royal Assent yesterday (4 May), with policyholders able to claim damages for the late payment of insurance claims in 12 months' time.
Allianz: £5m spent on litigation is ‘priceless’ in terms of deterrent effect
Allianz spends an average of £5m every quarter defending against spurious claims, but last quarter saved £2.5m.
DAC Beachcroft seven-strong insurance partner hire in Newcastle shows ‘commitment to the region’
DAC Beachcroft has acquired seven partners from DWF’s casualty claims team to its Newcastle office, as it looks to grow its insurance team in North East.
Watchstone Group faces £11m claims from ex-Quindell investors
The company, formerly known as Quindell, could face claims worth over £11m from 440 disgruntled shareholders.
Quiz of the week - 29 April 2016
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Towergate appoints DAC Beachcroft, DWF and BLM to claims panel
Towergate Underwriting has announced a new claims legal panel, comprising of BLM, DWF and DAC Beachcroft.
Fraudsters convicted using ‘fundamental dishonesty’ defence
Three cases brought by Axa have seen fundamental dishonesty rulings from judges, something the insurer says shows the judiciary’s increasing appetite to make these findings.
Expertise from A-Z - Personal injury reform: Brave new world?
Claims management companies are to come under the remit of the Financial Conduct Authority. What effect will this have on the sector?
Almost 60% believe personal injury reforms unfair
Proposed changes to compensation from accidents were considered unfair by 57% of adults according to a survey commissioned by Access 2 Justice.
Blog: How to deal with diminution in value claims
A vehicle suffers a reduction in value the instant it sustains accident damage. The value of that reduction is usually the repair cost
Legal: What fixed fees won't fix
While whiplash reform has grabbed all the headlines of late, potential changes to the recoverability of legal costs in personal injury claims could be just as significant for the industry
UK insurers given hope over European Commission compromise for “unenforceable” Vnuk ruling
A senior executive from the Motor Insurers’ Bureau has offered the UK insurance market hope that the European Commission will review its response to the Vnuk ruling as it comes to understand the level of unintended consequences the decision might have…