Legal
Jackson reforms: Are they working?
A raft of civil justice reforms came into force in April that is set to reduce claims costs in personal injury cases.
Consumer watchdog champions single PII scheme
A report published by the Legal Services Consumer Panel has proposed that a single professional indemnity insurance scheme and compensation scheme is launched to cover the legal services sector.
ABI supports FCA call for greater consumer needs focus in MLEI
The Association of British Insurers has described the Financial Conduct Authority’s thematic review into motor legal expenses insurance as a “useful reminder” that more must be done to meet the needs of the consumer.
UIB extends Elite binding capacity deal
UIB has extended its binding capacity deal with legal firm Elite Insurance Company for a further 12 months.
Europe: Capital crisis
Solvency II - designed to harmonise capital adequacy across the continent - could be in danger of being kicked into the long grass. Edmund Tirbutt explains.
Chadbourne promotes EMEA partners
International law firm Chadbourne & Parke has promoted two staff to the newly created position of Europe, Middle East and Asia liaison partner.
Axa denies complicity after Accident Exchange exhumes Autofocus cases
AE’s chief vows to right wrongs of ‘deceitful’ practices in targeted legal action
Roundtable - Legal Reforms: Jackson reforms: First impressions
Implemented as part of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012, how have the Jackson reforms affected the industry so far – and what will their impact be in the future?
View from the Top: ABS: A Brilliant Solution
With the recent personal injury legal changes coming into force, there’s been much media commentary and debate about the value and purpose of alternative business structure models.
Market Moves: All quiet on the hiring front as industry resists major appointments
Recruitment activity was muted this week, with insurers unveiling just a smattering of hires and broker activity similarly low key. In an otherwise quiet period, Ace hired an environmental risk manager and Kiln appointed a new non-executive director. BMS…
Law report: Thames refused ‘deposit’ relief
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Law report: Historic factual dispute between doctor and patient settled via expert GP analysis
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Law report: New episode in Phurnacite saga hits defendants hard
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Kennedys merges with aviation specialists Gates and Partners
Kennedys has agreed a merger with specialist aviation and aerospace law firm Gates and Partners.
BGL Group to launch ABS
BGL Group has acquired legal practice Minster Law becoming the latest insurance company to form an alternative business structure.
North of the Border: Take care to avoid costly mistakes
When it comes to pursuing different claims arising from the same negligent act, a claimant’s failure to recognise the distinction between Scottish and English law could be costly.
Law reports: George v Ministry of Justice
Claimant’s toil claim unheeded
Law Reports: Jones v First-tier Tribunal
Heart wrenching case of suicide on the road asks questions of the violent crime process
Law reports: Louise Emma Williams v the estate of Dayne Joshua Williams (deceased)
A mother pays the price for child booster seat choice
Alternative Business Structures: Is this the future?
Into the wild
Am Trust targets solicitors' PI market
Am Trust Europe is offering professional indemnity cover to solicitors firms of four to 10 partners for the first time after striking an exclusive deal with Howden Windsor.
City law firm EC3 Legal establishes real estate practice
EC3 Legal has launched a new real estate practice to support brokers, Lloyd’s agencies, managing general agents and other support providers in the insurance sector.
View from the Top: Complying with the spirit of the law
It is up to insurers to support government efforts to ensure personal injury claims are handled correctly, says John O'Roarke.
The Scottish currency question
One of the key questions in Scotland’s independence debate at the moment is which currency Scotland would use in the event of a ‘yes’ vote on 18 September 2014.