Legal
Market Moves: McPherson leaves A&A Group after 28 years, while Allianz looks to African growth
It was a relatively quiet week for the industry as appointments within the broking sector – a regular hive of recruitment – were few and far between, with the only notable activity in the sector coming in the form of the departure of veteran A&A Group…
Appeal court affirms Hillsborough secondary victim claim ruling
The Court of Appeal has revisited a 1992 Hillsborough ruling concerning secondary victims of psychiatric injury and re-affirmed that existing limitations should be applied unless Parliament intervenes, in a move that spells good news for insurers.
Transport Select Committee whiplash inquiry offers fresh hope to PI lawyers
Personal injury lawyers are hopeful the Transport Select Committee’s fresh inquiry into whiplash – launched a week after the Ministry of Justice closed its own consultation – will provide their businesses with a lifeline. This comes as a group of law…
Legal firms call for Law Society executives' resignation following civil justice reforms
A group of law firms, headed by Martin Coyne, managing partner of law firm Ralli, has called for the resignation of the Law Society executive as part of its Save The Legal Industry Campaign.
North West law firms considering closure in light of reforms
The impact of government reform geared towards driving down the cost of insurance premiums has resulted in a growing number of specialist personal injury law firms in the North West considering closing their businesses.
David Neave joins Parabis board
The Co-operative's outgoing general insurance managing director David Neave has become Parabis' first non-executive board member since it gained an alternative business structure licence last August.
DAS ready for new legal world with three new ATE products
Legal expenses insurer DAS plans to launch three new after-the-event products in April in response to a raft of new legislation.
Manchester City striker charged with uninsured driving
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has been charged with driving without insurance and while disqualified, Cheshire Police said in a statement.
Fraud: A war on all fronts
Fraud affects all lines of business and yet to date insurer focus on solving the problem has been on motor. Is it time for a shift in perception?
Scotland's future: Change is already afoot in Scotland
If the insurance industry needed a reminder that the Scottish Government already has significant power to affect insurance operations, it need look no further than last month’s announcement of a consultation on the Scottish court system. The draft Courts…
Law report: Redundancy ruled lawful
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Unsuccessful hip replacement procedure did not amount to surgeon negligence
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: ‘Inadequate explanation’ caused claimant’s fireman’s pole injury
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
My Best XI David Coupe, owner, EC3 Legal
David Coupe, owner of law firm EC3 Legal, selects his best XI for an insurance industry start-up. Coupe has chosen largely from the world of underwriting, with a reinsurer taking the key spot in goal. There is also room in the side for the world’s…
Zurich claims boss champions further RTA fixed cost reductions
Zurich’s casualty claims director believes reduced fixed recoverable costs for the Road Traffic Accident scheme could potentially be halved if a further consultation was to be given the go ahead.
Law Society: insurers’ propaganda will deny access to justice
The Law Society has warned the government that its proposals to increase the small claims limit in personal injury cases will deny access to justice to thousands of genuine accident victims.
BGL reshuffles senior team following a departure
BGL has appointed a new group director of intermediated and group director of legal services and business as Martin Overton steps down from the latter role.
Insurers set to benefit from Scottish PI courts
The introduction of specialised personal injury courts in Scotland will benefit insurers, according to Bill Speirs from BTO solicitors.
Law report: Television presenter not ‘in competition’ with former employer over event moderation work
This law report was contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Spanish construction: Unfinished business
The Spanish construction industry is in the doldrums with many building projects incomplete. How is this impacting the insurance industry? Edmund Tirbutt explains.
Law report: Mesothelioma victim entitled to full indemnity
This law report was contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Judical review rejection paves the way for Jackson reforms
The High Court’s rejection of a judicial review into the road traffic accident personal injury fees scheme has cleared the road for the implementation of the remaining civil justice reforms, unless an appeal is lodged.
Scottish sheriff courts to handle PI cases worth up to £150 000
Scottish defendant lawyers have backed proposals to introduce a specialist court to handle personal injury cases in Scotland.
Editor's comment: Can’t we all just get along?
A mother’s word is often law. Both sides of whatever argument are heard, and then a ruling is made. Brief mutterings may ensue but these are quickly quashed and life goes on, hopefully in a more peaceful manner.