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Zurich undeterred from fraud fight after appeal is upheld
Zurich says it is "unsurprisingly disappointed" by a 31 March Court of Appeal decision that ruled in favour of a claimant the insurer had evidence to show had made a fraudulent claim.
Judge dismisses first full case for fundamental dishonesty
A Telford County Court judge has dismissed the first full trial due to a finding of fundamental dishonesty.
FCA expected to bare teeth as competition powers kick in
Firms could be on the receiving end of significant fines as the Financial Conduct Authority demonstrates its new competition powers, according to lawyers at Norton Rose Fulbright.
Independent's creditors to vote on scheme in June
Scheme creditors of the collapsed Independent Insurance Company are to meet on 1 June 2015 to consider a scheme of arrangement which is being proposed as an alternative to the company being liquidated.
Kennedys poaches 13-lawyer team from Plexus
Kennedys has hired a 13-lawyer travel sector team from Plexus Law to join its personal injury practice.
C-suite - Insurer: It’s legal, but is it right?
The CMA’s lack of action over subrogated claims means the industry itself must act, says Adrian Furness, claims director, Covéa Insurance.
Towergate receives court sanction for schemes of arrangement
Towergate Group's restructuring is one step closer to becoming effective with the schemes of arrangement being sanctioned by the High Court today.
Judge approves speedy July trial for Gallagher action
In a public hearing today at The Royal Courts of Justice Mr Justice Edis agreed to a speedy trial for the Gallagher action involving all three defendants in the window commencing 13 - 17 July.
Claims Awards 2015: shortlist revealed
Today Post is pleased to reveal the shortlist for the 2015 Claims Awards.
Industry warned of potential class suit from rugby concussion claims
A predicted big "storm" of concussion injury claims from rugby union players has the potential to lead to a costly class action lawsuit, legal experts have warned.
Fraudster jailed for a year after RSA investigation
A fraudulent claimant has been jailed for 12 months after being found guilty of contempt of court.
DfT and industry players discuss scope of Vnuk legislation
Industry leaders are working with the Department for Transport to determine if certain vehicle classes should be taken out of European Union legislation that expands the requirement for motor insurance, amid fears of a future claims influx.
Interview: Helen Withers: Seizing the opportunity
When Helen Withers was made redundant, she took the chance to start afresh and, as managing director of Arc Legal, she tells Post how the decision has paid off
Allianz and Irwin Mitchell launch ATE product for negligence claims
Allianz has launched an after-the-event insurance product in partnership with law firm Irwin Mitchell to facilitate professional negligence claims against solicitors.
Legal: Beware the Insurance Act Interregnum
Nick Young looks at what insurers can be doing to fill the ‘gap’ between governing legislations.
SRA investigates two uninsured firms
Two uninsured law firms that should have closed at the end of 2014 are being investigated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
PPO damages ruled out by judge on RSA split liability case
A High Court judge has ruled that a periodic payment order is not be an appropriate form of damages where there is a significant liability split.
Deveboise hires Asia disputes lawyer Johnson
Legal firm Debevoise & Plimpton has appointed Mark Johnson as a litigation partner in its Hong Kong office.
North of the Border: No balance on bereavement awards
Two appeal cases have highlighted the inconsistencies between fatal claims awards
Singapore's Stamford Law partners with Morgan Lewis
US law firm Morgan Lewis & Bockius is combining, but not merging, with Stamford Law in Singapore.
Insurers fear 'floodgates' will open if scope for psychiatric claims is widened
Insurers have expressed concern that Association of Personal Injury Lawyers proposals to broaden the scope of who is able to lodge a claim for psychiatric harm could “open the floodgates” to spurious claims.
Blog: Fundamentally for the good
Nick Parsons looks at whether or not concerns around section 57 of the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill were justified.
Kennedys agrees Singapore joint law venture
Law firm Kennedys has entered into a joint law venture with Singapore-based Legal Solutions.
Roundtable - Insurance Act: Facing up to the challenges ahead
Having been granted Royal Assent last month, the replacement for the Marine Insurance Act 1906 will come into force in August 2016. How will the industry cope with adapting to the reforms?