Legal
Ageas agrees out of court settlement with ex-Castle Cover shareholders
Ageas has confirmed it has reached an out of court settlement with a number of former senior Castle Cover figures.
Surgeons offered complication cover following breast implants scandal
A compulsory scheme providing cosmetic surgeons with complication insurance cover has been earmarked as an important step towards avoiding a repeat of the aftermath of the Poly Implant Prothèse scandal.
Editor's comment: A bit of common sense
Last week, the House of Lords turned back the clock 100 years on employer liabilities for breaches of health and safety duties and passed what has been referred to in its very chambers as an “ugly” part of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill.
European court considered as Primo trademark battle continues
Primary Group-owned Qmetric is understood to be considering registering one of its insurance brand names with the European Union’s trademark after its application in the UK court was turned down.
Market Moves: Ecclesiastical, Hiscox and Mitsui Sumitomo lead the way in busy week for insurers
This week saw a host of major insurers complete hires in business areas ranging from sales to claims. Among the firms leading the recruitment race were Hiscox, Ecclesiastical and Mitsui Sumitomo. Elsewhere, while the broking sector registered little of…
RPC unveils gender diversity initiative
Law firm PRC has launched a new scheme to help increase the number of women on the boards of UK insurance firms.
Ince & Co promotes German lawyer to partner
Sami Chowdhury has been made a partner at insurance specialists Ince & Co in Hamburg.
JLT: Balva-insured solicitors must act now
JLT Specialty has urged solicitors that are insured by Latvian insurer Balva to take action now, warning firms that wait until October to switch insurer are likely to face higher insurance premiums.
Law Society defended in face of petition demanding new leadership
Claimant solicitor bodies acknowledge society is in ‘very difficult position’
Quindell expands ranks with Crusader acquistion
Quindell Portfolio has acquired motor claims management specialist Crusader Assistance Group Holdings in a £9m deal, subject to regulatory approval.
North of Border: Golf swing sees liability fall to club
On 10 August 2007 Anthony Phee was playing golf with three friends on the Niddry Castle course.
Brokerbility inks law firm partnerships
Broking group Brokerbility has complete partnership deals with law firms Berrymans Lace Mawer and DAC Beachcroft that will see members provided with services.
Law reports: Statement’s judicial immunity upheld
This law report was contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer
Law reports: Common-sense ruling sets precedent for company directors claiming against themselves
This law report was contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer
Law reports: Failure to spot rare disease did not amount to care duty breach
This law report was contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law firm and solicitor numbers drop in industry first
The number of law firms and private practitioners in England and Wales have both decreased for the first time ever, according to the latest Law Society’s Annual Statistical Report.
Editor's comment: Border control
As a UK passport holder I am welcome to roam Europe at will and take in the sights, scenes and delights.
DAC Beachcroft defectors lead Clyde's Spanish expansion
Four partners from DAC Beachcroft's Madrid team, Ignacio Figuerol, Ricardo Garrido, Pablo Guillen and Miguel Relano, have resigned to establish an office for Clyde & Co in Madrid.
Gallagher criticises SRA over Balva
Gallagher London has described the ban on Latvian insurer Balva underwriting new business in the UK as "another embarrassment for the Solicitors Regulation Authority" due to the insurer's inclusion on the body's approved list of qualifying professional…
Balva banned from writing UK business
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is writing to legal firms holding professional indemnity policies with Latvian insurer Balva after it was barred from writing new business in the UK.
Insurance industry advised to act now or be left behind amid PI change
A personal injury law firm has challenged the insurance industry players to act swiftly in response to changes in PI law while the market is still sorting itself out, or risk losing ground to their competitors.
Scottish Future: Extending damages time
Insurers north of the border may soon be having to keep claims on their books for much longer, says Laura Brain.
Legal reforms: Damage to the system
While the Jackson reforms may reduce the cost of civil litigation, they could have unintended consequences for the insurance industry.
Asbestos: Unclear Future
From differences in compensation eligibility across the UK to legal battles over mesothelioma liability, asbestos-related illnesses are presenting insurers with a range of challenges.