Legal
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.
Law report: Black ice ruling saves driver from negligence claim
This law report was contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Court rules that cautious driver was as much to blame for accident as speedy motorcyclist
This law report was supplied by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: ‘Belly flop’ teenager fails with party paddling pool claim
This law report has been contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer
Space Tourism: Ready for liftoff?
With Virgin Galactic edging closer to launching tourists through the stratosphere for the first time, what part will the insurance industry play in this uncharted territory?
Kennedys swoops for Norton Rose marine specialist
Law firm Kennedys has continued its recent hiring spree with the recruitment of David McKie from Norton Rose.
Broking Supplement: Terms of Business Agreements - On our terms
The ABI and Biba got together at last month's Broker Insurer Forum to agree a standard Terms of Business Arrangements template. Post finds out what impact it will have on the industry.
Plexus Law to merge with Greenwoods
Defendant insurance firms Plexus Law and Greenwoods are expected to merge in a deal to be completed in mid-May.
General Legal Protection steps into lettings market
General Legal Protection has launched a landlord rent guarantee insurance product designed for the letting agent market.
Aviva undertakes overhaul of external legal panels
Aviva is inviting law firms to pitch for a place on its global and UK panels as part of an overhaul of the insurer’s external legal advice set-up.
SRA chief Townsend to step down
Solicitors Regulation Authority chief executive Antony Townsend will leave his role later this year.
Arag hires trio to join before-the-event claims team
Legal expenses insurer Arag has boosted its claims department with the addition of two new claim handlers and a senior claims handler.
First Title recruits from Law Society for business development boss
Legal indemnity provider First Title Insurance has recruited former Law Society brand boss Neil Skinner to lead business development in Scotland and Ireland.
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’