Personal injury (PI)
MIB claims database 'can be used at the point of quote'
A database of recorded claims commonly used to catch fraudsters can be used at the point of quote, the Motor Insurers' Bureau said.
MoJ whiplash reform plans could come 'within days'
The Ministry of Justice could outline its plans to tackle whiplash ‘within the next 10 days’, a senior Medco source has told Post.
Medco suspends 134 'shell' companies
As many as 134 ‘shell’ companies have been suspended from the Medco system following the implementation of revised qualifying criteria.
Ageas' François-Xavier Boisseau calls time on IPT for telematics
It's a sad fact that road casualty rates increase around this time of year as we endure darker evenings and deteriorating weather conditions.
Pre-action protocol becomes compulsory in Scotland
Those of us who represent defenders in personal injury litigation in Scotland have long bemoaned the lack of a compulsory pre-action protocol. The voluntary pre-action protocol came into force in Scotland on 1 January 2006, but the title gives the game…
Delay in whiplash reforms means industry has to cooperate to address fraud
The delay to proposed whiplash reforms means insurers have time to assess different approaches to addressing fraud, a Parliamentary committee heard.
FOIL welcomes SRA's concerns over personal injury sector
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers has welcomed SRA’s recent thematic review of the personal injury market that suggests that positive progress has been made.
Why the government was aiming its arrows in the wrong direction on whiplash
News broke recently that the Ministry of Justice has no appetite to go ahead with proposed whiplash reforms at the moment.
Spotlight on health insurance: Scamming the workplace
Fraudsters are always on the move and with whiplash still seemingly on the government's agenda there are fears repetitive strain injury claims could well be the next whiplash saga.
Further action needed on Medco
Medco was created to change the way medical reports were sourced in soft tissue injury claims, offering up randomised but accredited experts.
Blog: Whiplash reform requires unified push
The status quo on whiplash claims is detrimental to innocent motorists and the personal injury market needs to speak with one voice to push for reform.
ABI Motor Conference: Live
Live updates from the ABI Motor Conference.
This week: Let downs, whiplash and administration
Sometimes in life people let you down. Maybe they are not as invested as you, maybe they don't have the same energy levels or maybe they were never going to do it in the first place.
Blog: Whiplash reforms must be based on evidence
Now the small claims reforms have been put on hold, it is time for an evidence-based review.
Legal Update: Use whiplash claims to pilot the Online Court
Keen to modernise the justice system, the government should use whiplash claims to trial the Online Court.
Government to outline ‘further plans’ to tackle whiplash
The government will outline new plans for tackling whiplash “in due course”, the Ministry of Justice said.
Whiplash reforms 'have been shelved'
Whiplash reforms have been shelved by the Ministry of Justice, the Association of British Insurers has said.
Allianz's Jon Dye on taking a cautious approach to autonomous vehicles
National newspapers ran a story recently on autonomous driving based on research from the University of Michigan. The academics claimed that British drivers would trust autonomous vehicles less than drivers from other countries.
Blog: Government must publish whiplash consultation now
The government needs to publish the long-awaited consultation on its proposed reforms to remove general damages for whiplash and raise the small claims track limit to £5000.
Perkins Slade's Richard Doubleday on insuring the future Team GB
As an avid armchair sports fan I spent most August evenings sitting on the edge of said chair cheering Team GB on as they ran, swam, pedalled and penalty shuffled their way to a record 67 medals.
Blog: Compensating child abuse
Part of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse will focus on how adequate reparation can be achieved and what role insurers can play.
Blog: Whiplash - Only fools rush in
Insurers are pushing for a quicker settlement of whiplash claims but that may be to the detriment of injured parties.
Blog: Whiplash reforms - Last chance for collaboration?
In the old days, I had my own little names for the claims farming community – they weren't very complimentary. I remember getting severely reprimanded by our then chairman at one point, but when I explained the damage they were doing, I was quickly…
Brodies' Elena Fry on why legislation could open the door to a new category of child abuse legacy claims
On 6 September 2016, the Scottish government announced its legislative programme for 2016/17.