Legal
Industry must engage with debate on post-Leveson press regulation
Media law specialists have urged the insurance industry to add its voice to the debate surrounding the future of media regulation, following publication of the Leveson report.
Ince & Co appoints new corporate insurance partner
International law firm Ince & Co has appointed Richard Britain as head of corporate insurance.
New partner joins Kennedys Hong Kong office
Kennedys Hong Kong office has welcomed a new partner in its Corporate and Commercial Group.
Three-year court battle results in double-edged compensation precedent
Expansion of potential defendants could spark abuse claim increase
Foil seeks collaboration with industry specialists in bid to maintain relevance
Association proclaims ‘important step for industry harmonisation’
Foil elects Evans as president for year of 'seismic reforms'
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers has elected Greenwoods Solicitors’ partner Rod Evans as its president for 2013.
Post Magazine - 29 November 2012
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Hill Dickinson director joins Garwyn
Garwyn Group has appointed former Hill Dickinson strategic & development director Laurence Ives to the new role of business development director.
Supreme Court abuse case sets legal precedent
A Supreme Court ruling which found that it was fair, just and reasonable for the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools to share vicarious liability for abuse committed by its brothers has "far-reaching" implications for the insurance…
Law report: Payment did not amount to ad hoc agreement over adjudication
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Limited success for doctor over length of suspension
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Blaze ruled accidental
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Insurers attack disparity in recoverable costs
Insurers have criticised the Ministry of Justice's proposal to impose higher fixed-rate recoverable costs for claims relating to employers' and public liability than for motor.
Consumer Insurance Act: Out with the old, in with the new
The Marine Insurance Act's outdated rules regarding policy applications are to be replaced by the Consumer Insurance Act. Will it make life difficult for insurers, or does it simply codify what they're already doing?
Post magazine - 22 November 2012
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Solar flares threaten to leave underwriters in the dark
Power and utility underwriters might not be aware of the threat of solar flares to the world's electrical generation infrastructure, warned lawyers and space weather experts.
Axa unveils legal service for SMEs
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has launched a legal, regulatory and compliance service as standard on its management liability product.
EU consults on the harmonisation of limitation periods
As the European Commission seeks to consult on the impact of Rome II, Kelvin Farmaner and Paul Lavelle explain the options for further harmonisation of limitation periods.
Insurers await outcome of 'dishonest' evidence appeal in Axa case
Several insurers are awaiting a Court of Appeal decision on Axa's use of allegedly "false" Autofocus evidence before potentially resuming out-of-court negotiations with Accident Exchange.
View from the top: Running the numbers on Laspo
Will the changes to the Judicial College Guidelines have a significant impact on personal injury claims, asks John O'Roarke.
In Series: Data Sharing - Sharing is caring
Data sharing among insurers offers a range of benefits, but could firms' desires to retain a competitive edge hamper such collaboration?
Health and safety: Staying safe
The Health and Safety Executive is set to exempt businesses in lower-risk sectors from routine inspections, and insurers and brokers have an important role to play in ensuring that standards don't slip.
Interview: Des Hudson - Fighting his corner
Six years as the chief executive of the Law Society has not quelled Des Hudson's battling instincts. He talks to Post about upcoming legal changes and his relationship with the insurance industry.
Former Ergo managers charged over sex scandal
Two former staff of Munich Re-owned primary insurer Ergo are facing charges related to a 2007 trip to Budapest, according to reports in the German media.