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Catastrophic injury: Collaboration not confrontation
Despite its inherently adversarial nature, a collaborative approach to catastophic injury claims can prove advantageous for all parties.
Law report: Passage of time weakens evidence
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Court of Appeal upholds decision to protect solicitors' entitlement to seek further advice
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Attention to risk assessment proves vital in icy conditions
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Market moves: Willis reshuffle and new Marsh Asia-Pacific CEO among biggest changes
This week represented a big seven days for the broking community, with key changes at Willis and Marsh.
Interview: Rod Evans - Taking the bull by the horns
Assuming the role on the eve of major reforms to the industry, Forum of Insurance Lawyers president Rod Evans tells Post he is relishing the challenges ahead and looking forward to improving cross-industry co-operation.
Thompsons welcomes MoJ omission of EL and PL claims from whiplash consultation
Personal injury law firm Thompsons Solicitors has welcomed the government's decision not to include all personal injury claims, such as employers' liability and public liability, in its whiplash consultation proposals.
Insurers 'force claimants to settle for less'
A personal injury boss has accused the government of approaching the problem of whiplash "from the wrong end" by ignoring the largely legitimate number of whiplash claims.
Arch faces legal challenge in Malta over D&O policy
Lloyd's insurer Arch Insurance Company (Europe) is being challenged in the Superior Courts of Malta in connection with a directors' and officers' policy for European Insurance Group.
Post Blog: Stepping up to the plate
Are claimant law firms doing enough to tackle fraud? Jason Peto says more must be done.
ABI attacks 'futile' attempts to prevent portal extension
The Association of British Insurers has slammed plans by claimant lawyers to launch legal action to prevent the extension of the Road Traffic Accident Portal next April, accusing them of futile attempts to stall its implementation.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Penny was pleased to hear that the IFED's detective chief inspector Dave Wood is evidently renowned among fraudsters.
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
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
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.