Legal
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?
Michael Jackson case settled for undisclosed amount
A settlement has been reached between Lloyd’s and Michael Jackson’s estate over the insurance payout from the singer’s cancelled concerts in 2009.
BIA Countdown: Achievement winner reflects: Q&A with Lord David Hunt
9 July will herald the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards – and what a sensational two decades it has been.
Legal update: Care providers: Strong leadership is the key to raising standards in the care sector
Abuse and neglect scandals show the danger of care facilities that lack proper risk management strategies.
Gender Directive: One year on
Just over 12 months after its implementation, has the Gender Directive impacted the industry as strongly as expected? And what has it meant for the progress of telematics?
Airmic selects BLM as a preferred service provider
The UK association for risk and insurance management professionals has appointed law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer as a preferred service provider.
BP loses court appeal and faces further Deepwater Horizon claims
BP has lost an appeal to the US federal appeals court to limit the compensation payouts for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster in the Gulf of Mexico.
Allianz unveils legal panel shake-up
Allianz has added Keoghs to its claims legal panel for England and Wales alongside DAC Beachcroft, Berrymans Lace Mawer and DWF following a comprehensive review process.
Liability onus placed on captive operators by Court of Appeal ruling
Captive operators have been warned the Court of Appeal’s decision to uphold the ruling of the Commercial Court in Astra Zeneca Insurance Company v XL Insurance (Bermuda) and Ace Bermuda will place increased onus on liability policies.
Outer Space Act indemnity cap is welcomed by industry experts
The decision by the government to action a proposal to cap the unlimited indemnity in the Outer Space Act to €60m (£49.4m) has been heralded as a sign space innovation in the UK is “ready for investment”.
DLA Piper's Murphy becomes Sedgwick insurance partner
Sedgwick has hired DLA Piper’s David Murphy to its insurance practice as a partner in its London office.
Interview: Tim Wallis: Man in the middle
Tim Wallis, chairman of the Claims Portal, tells Post of his pride in his mediation work and reveals he is working on the possibility of launching a credit hire portal.