Legal
Blog: On the tenth anniversary of Insurance Mediation Directive
On 15 January 2015 the Insurance Mediation Directive will be 10 years old. So how have things changed since?
Bricklayer gets suspended sentence for bogus £200,000 claim
A bricklayer who attempted to a claim approximately £200,000 from Axa in a personal injury scam has been handed a six month jail term, suspended for two years, after pleading guilty to contempt of court.
Video: Preparing for the Insurance Bill
Last year the government introduced the Insurance Bill to Parliament, with the aim of supporting the growth of Britain’s insurance industry and helping customers by updating the 100 year-old rules governing contracts between businesses and insurers.
Airmic welcomes Insurance Bill warranty amendment
Risk management association Airmic has welcomed the reinstatement of a clause in the Insurance Bill that means insurers can deny cover for warranty breaches only if they are relevant to the risk.
Historic Child Abuse: Ensuring justice
The increasing number of historic child abuse cases is placing new demands on public authorities, insurers and liability adjusters seeking the truth
Legal update: Mitigation actions could cut your losses
Michael Burns welcomes a court ruling on the effect of a claimant’s action in mitigation of their loss
Kennedys opens two Scottish offices
Law firm Kennedys has expanded its geographic footprint with the opening of two Scottish offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
BLM hires former law commissioner Hertzell as consultant
Law firm BLM has appointed David Hertzell as a consultant following the end of his tenure as law commissioner.
Insurance Claims Review of the Year 2014 - updated
Having asked the Post Claims Club advisory board for their views on 2014, and hopes for 2015 this is how a number responded.
Blog: Litigation funding, then and now
Conditional fee agreements are an invaluable means of funding litigation both for claimants and defendants, but the government is introducing some changes which could change the face of CFAs
More than 250 Quindell investors seek class action
Law firm Your Legal Friend says it has been contacted by more than 250 current and former Quindell shareholders who are interested in pursuing a class action against the outsourcing company.
AM Best dismisses need for rating action on insurers reliant on TRIPRA
The US federal terrorism programme is to expire on 31 December due to the failure of the US Senate to reach an agreement to extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Protection Reauthorization Act before the adjournment of congress.
Law firm rallying Quindell shareholders for class suit
Law firm Your Legal Friend is encouraging shareholders that have lost money on their investment in Quindell to claim for professional negligence against the outsourcing company's board and advisers.
Legal Update: Disabled Claimants: Compensation for the disabled
Chris Gambs on a recent case ruling on future loss of earnings claims for partially disabled claimants
North of the Border: The ramifications of Smith
Following the Scottish referendum, the UK government established the cross-party Smith Commission to make proposals for devolution of further powers to the Scottish Parliament. These recommendations, if implemented, will see yet further differences…
Blog: Private prosecutions - select wisely
Has the time come for insurers to use prosecution in the criminal courts in order to win the fight against claims fraud?
Multi-defendant asbestos ruling 'significant' for future damages awards
A High Court ruling around compensation in asbestos-related lung cancer cases with multiple defendants will have a significant impact in the way damages in future cases are awarded, law firm BLM has claimed.
Regulated firms to pay for £3.8m FCA report
The cost of the investigation into the Financial Conduct Authority's handling of publicity around a proposed life insurance thematic review is to be borne by the firms it regulates.
Fraud taskforce encouraged to broaden scope beyond motor insurance
Hertzell will invite industry experts to contribute to the work
Duke Street increases investment in Parabis Group
Private equity investor Duke Street Capital has upped its investment in Parabis Group in a bid to help the personal injury umbrella firm capitalise on opportunities in the legal services sector.
HWL Ebsworth acquires insurance practice in Adelaide
Independent Australian law firm HWL Ebsworth is to acquire two law firms with insurance offerings early next year.
No amendments added to 'fundamental dishonesty' Bill in Commons reading
The Criminal Justice and Courts Bill received no further amendments during its latest reading in the House of Commons yesterday, despite criticism from the shadow justice minister relating to clause 56 on fundamental dishonesty.
Review of the Year: Legal
Grabbing the headlines in the legal sector this year were M&A activity, closer ties between insurers and law firms and the ongoing fallout of civil justice reforms. Key figures from the sector give their views on 2014