Legal
Scotland's Future - Scottish courts kick-start modernisation
In just over a year (18 September 2014) Scotland will decide whether it wishes to remain part of the UK or become an independent nation.
Europe: A Rock and a hard place
The row between Spain and Britain over Gibraltar may have put insurance firms in the country in an unenviable position. Mark Sands explains.
85 changes to funding Scottish civil litigation recommended
A review into the expenses and funding of civil litigation in Scotland has recommended 85 changes to the current system including solicitors being able to offer their clients "no win, no-fee" agreements.
Four on trial for involvement in ghost broking scam
Four men who were allegedly part of a motor insurance ghost broking scam are on trial in London for either laundering the proceeds or being directly involved in the scam.
Post Claims Club: Pregnant women exempt from ‘game changing’ legislation
Insurers should be aware that fundamental changes removing strict liability from employers’ liability civil claims where fault is not an issue will not relate to pregnant women.
Post Claims Club: Scottish solicitor covets England’s ‘one size fits all’ fatality claims setup
Claims awards for fatal accidents in Scotland could be made “fairer” by imitating the “one size fits all” approach adopted in the English courts, according to BTO solicitors partner Carly Forrest.
Market Moves: Insurers flood back into recruitment market with raft of key hires and promotions
Insurers swarmed the recruitment space this week, redressing a balance that has seen brokers dominating. The start of September saw a number of new recruits, with appointments rising in both the London and companies market. XL, Markel, First Title and…
Legal Update: Social Care: Unprecedented social care and abuse cases leave insurers with plenty to consider
In the past two weeks the social care and abuse landscape has exploded. Roy Woollard looks at the legal issues and their impact on insurers
AIG reviews legal panel
AIG is set to kick off a review of its external legal advisers across the Asia-Pacific region, as the insurance giant sizes up a potential merger of its corporate and claims panels.
DLA Piper's Hong Kong insurance head to leave private practice
The head of DLA Piper's insurance practice in Hong Kong is leaving the firm to pursue opportunities in legal consulting.
Insurance and legal clients of rogue investigators to be revealed
The Home Affairs Select Committee will publish the names of rogue private investigators’ clients if the Serious Organised Crime Agency does not publically reveal the identity of the firms by Monday.
Fears unrated carriers will win out as Law Society cover fails to deliver
Brokers have criticised the Law Society’s direct solicitors’ professional indemnity offering for failing to help specialist firms, with some concerned that more than 1000 legal practices could be forced to access unrated markets.
Law report: Doc not to blame for patient's stroke
This law report has been contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Supreme Court's excess layers ruling to be welcomed by the insurance industry
This law report has been contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Go-kart injury claim ruled to be no more than a tragic accident
This law report has been contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
PI law firm wants apology from Admiral
Personal injury law firm Thompsons Solicitors has asked Admiral to apologise for misleading the public about personal injury costs after it revealed a rise in profits in its half year results yesterday.
Kennedys and Simpson & Marwick to merge
Law firms Kennedys and Simpson & Marwick will merge on 1 November.
Biba defends brokers following Law Society criticism
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has defended the broking community following criticism from the Law Society.
First Assist partners with Cobra on IP products
First Assist Legal Protection has partnered with Cobra Special Risks to develop its intellectual property protection product range.
Europe: A pen for Europe?
Managing general agents have seen a resurgence of popularity in the UK, but has there been a similar renaissance across the continent? Tim Evershed investigates.
No investigation for "Don't get mugged" campaign
The advertising watchdog has decided it will not investigate the Law Society's "Don't get mugged" campaign after it generated six complaints.
Lockton unveils solicitor site ahead of PI renewals
Lockton has launched a specially designed website for solicitors to provide guidance and support on insurance.
Telematics and mobile devices innovation trends to watch
More than 400 insurance-related patents were filed last year, with telematics products and use of mobile devices among the top trends, research from a London law firm has found.
New Law Society rep for Foil
Nichola Evans has been appointed Law Society representative on the Forum of Insurance Lawyers.