Legal
Number of ‘unmeritorious’ claims against cosmetics surgeons on the rise
The amount of “unmeritorious” claims against cosmetic surgeons is increasing as a result of “vicious” review sites, law firm Manleys has said.
Adjudication pilot for professional negligence claims relaunched
An adjudication pilot for professional negligence claims has recently been relaunched. It replaces a more limited and rarely used pilot scheme of adjudication in lower-value claims against solicitors.
Biba raises questions over government's driverless cars consultation
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association said it has a “lot of questions” over the government’s consultation document on driverless cars.
Bluefin reaches settlement with remaining defendants in staff poaching case
Bluefin has reached a settlement with Mark Rogers and Suzanne Powell in a staff poaching case.
Mike Bruce and GRP settle with Bluefin after ‘fruitful’ negotiations
GRP and Mike Bruce have reached a ”fruitful” but undisclosed settlement with Bluefin, a court heard on Tuesday.
Bluefin, Bruce and GRP in 'advanced stages' of settlement
A trial between Bluefin and its former CEO Mike Bruce was adjourned briefly this morning as all parties were said to be in "advanced stages" of settlement.
Legal Update: Nervous shock claims restrained
The end of the 2015 to 2016 parliamentary session brought an end to the progression of the Negligence and Damages Bill, which would have extended the class of potential secondary victim claimants to include not only the immediate family of an injured…
Foo Fighters sue Lloyd's insurers over cancelled gigs following Paris terrorist attacks
Musicians the Foo Fighters have filed a suit against insurers for failing to reimburse cancelled European shows following the Paris terrorist attacks last November.
Video: Improving access to justice
The review into add-ons by the Financial Conduct Authority has pushed legal expenses insurance into the spotlight.
Zurich, Vnuk and broker commission in the news; new Airmic chair interviewed
Insurance news and Post exclusives of the past week, in case you missed it
DAC Beachcroft’s Claims Solutions Group launches new Innovations Lab
DAC Beachcroft has responded to calls for the insurance industry to be more innovative with the launch of its Innovations Lab - a research and development hub.
North of the Border: Key differences on the Insurance Act
The landscape of Scottish law will feel quite familiar to someone who deals primarily in English law but can be a trap for the unwary where it differs
EC looks to define 'motorised vehicles' in MID to solve Vnuk exemptions
The European Commission is considering reviewing the definition of motorised vehicles in the Motor Insurance Directive to help avoid the need for vehicle exemptions following the Vnuk ruling.
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.