Legal
Solicitors’ Professional Indemnity: Whipping up a storm
With the Jackson reforms and the ‘Plebgate’ debacle presenting solicitors with a host of new challenges, what impact has this all had on the solicitor’s professional indemnity market?
Appeal court's 'landmark decision' alleviates PI market pressure
The Court of Appeal’s decision to rule against the right of claimants to accept a pay-out awarded by the Financial Ombudsman Service before suing for the balance of loss in court will boost the embattled professional indemnity market, according to law…
ABI confident insurers will get behind its personal injury code of conduct
Code aims to combat perception of insurers exploiting PI claims.
Legal Update: Qualified one-way costs shifting and pre-April 2013 questions answered
Kelly Matthews explains qualified one-way costs shifting, which was implemented by the Jackson reforms.
Parabis Law hires Jabbari to boost consumer law offering
David Jabbari, the former Connect2Law chief executive and Pannone Affinity head, has joined Parabis Law as a partner.
Norton Rose Fulbright appoints McDaid as partner in Hong Kong
Law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has announced the appointment of Declan McDaid as a partner in the Hong Kong office. McDaid joined from Hong Kong firm Deacons, where he was a partner in the insurance practice.
International: The key to protecting property
With economies recovering across Europe, the property market is beginning to show signs of movement again. But with the credit crunch still fresh in people’s memories, insurers are seeking to reassure those feeling cautious about property transactions.
Axa hits back at 'ludicrous' motor profit allegations
Axa has challenged Thompsons Solicitors to provide evidence of wrongdoing following allegations the insurer was failing to meet an International Financial Reporting Standards requirement in relation to revealing how much profit it generates.
Meso sufferers could get 100% compensation says Labour peer
Compensation payments under the new Mesothelioma Act will increase over time to give victims 100% of what they are due, Lord McKenzie of Luton has predicted.
CFC swoops for HCC’s Woodward to fill director role
Underwriting agency CFC has appointed Nick Woodward to the new role of claims and products director.
Law firm demands Axa and Aviva declare motor profits
Thompsons Solicitors is demanding Axa and Aviva reveal their UK motor insurance sales trading figures saying the insurers are in breach of International Financial Reporting Standards until they do so.
Towergate strikes five-year motor claims deal with BGL
BGL Group has agreed a new five-year agreement with Towergate to manage motor claims for the 200 000 customers of the consolidator’s broker distribution network.
Allianz and DAC Beachcroft launch motor safety paper for fleet drivers
Allianz Commercial has teamed up with law firm DAC Beachcroft to launch a white paper aimed at raising awareness of motoring offences and their penalties among fleet managers and business drivers.
Law Commission proposals should not 'strike fear' into insurers
Insurers have little to fear from proposals to reform the law governing commercial insurance according to DAC Beachcroft partner Nick Young.
Law Commission issues draft proposals on commercial insurance
The Law Commission yesterday unveiled draft clauses of the Insurance Contracts Act 2015 which would redefine the circumstances under which insurers could refuse to pay out on commercial policies.
Legal Update: Sports Injuries: NFL concussion payout should act as a warning to UK sports bodies and insurers
Emma Baldwin says claims for long-term injuries caused by sport could be on the rise.
Insurance Fraud Register Ready for lift off
First formulated in 2009, the Insurance Fraud Register is finally ready for launch. Will it create a sea change in the way the industry tackles fraud?
Horsemeat Scandal: Making hay
The horsemeat crisis first hit the news in January 2013, leading to more regulation in the food industry. However, not all cases resulted in litigation
North of the border: Taking steps on civil claims
The Scottish government plans to increase the limitation period from three years to five years.
Blog: A more flexible future for motor
At the end of last year, Quality Solicitors announced they would be moving to an entirely fixed fee model for all claimant work.
Europe: Title insurance
With economies recovering across Europe, the property market is beginning to show signs of movement again. But, as the credit crunch is still relatively fresh in people's memories, insurers are looking to provide reassurance to those feeling more…
Keoghs axing 41 fraud roles
Insurance law firm Keoghs has put 41 roles at risk of redundancy across its fraud department, including four partners.
Fraud: Stamping out fraud
The government is keen to minimise fraud to reduce premiums, so what penalties should individuals incur when they try to deceive insurance companies?