Personal injury (PI)
ABI calls for AEB to be fitted as standard in bid to cut PI claims
The Association of British Insurers has called for UK motor manufacturers to fit autonomous emergency braking as standard on all new cars in a bid to cut the number of personal injury claims caused by road traffic accidents.
Personal injury CMCs numbers almost halved since December 2011
Numbers of personal injury claims management companies have dropped 45% since December 2011 following a Ministry of Justice clampdown on rogue firms.
Beazley highlights lack of personal accident cover at Winter Olympics
Up to half of the 6000 athletes currently competing at the Winter Olympics in Sochi could be doing so without adequate personal accident insurance, according to Beazley.
ABI confident insurers will get behind its personal injury code of conduct
Code aims to combat perception of insurers exploiting PI claims.
C-Suite – Insurer: Regulation through collaboration
All parties have a role to play in order to achieve improved regulation of the motor insurance market.
ABI rejects suggestions mesothelioma payout will increase to 100% over time
Asbestos Victims Support Group Forum attacks exemption U-turn.
BIA Countdown: Achievement winner reflects: Q&A with Peter Wood
Since their inception, the BIA have become the unrivalled badge of excellence for the insurance sector, raising standards across the industry through their showcasing of best‑of‑breed performance and innovation.
Umunna makes formal apology to Gee 7 Group over mis-selling claims
Shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna has formally apologised to Gee 7 Group after accusing it of arranging personal accident insurance packages that were then allegedly mis-sold by employment agencies.
Legal Update: Sports Injuries: NFL concussion payout should act as a warning to UK sports bodies and insurers
Emma Baldwin says claims for long-term injuries caused by sport could be on the rise.
C-Suite: Different expectations pose risk
The government and the industry are not on the same page when it comes to motor premium reductions.
Gee 7 Group seeks apology from Umunna over mis-selling claims
The company accused of arranging personal accident insurance packages that were allegedly mis-sold by employment agencies is seeking a full apology from the MP that made the claims.
'Profiteering' employment agencies accused of mis-selling by MP
A government body is investigating whether employment agencies have been mis-selling workers personal accident insurance.
Medical panels debate heats up as both sides angle for places in working group
Possible £5000 limit and funding by insurers among issues up for discussion.
Fraud: Stamping out fraud
The government is keen to minimise fraud to reduce premiums, so what penalties should individuals incur when they try to deceive insurance companies?
Mesothelioma Bill’s 75% compensation cap outcome is ‘extremely fair’
Bill edges closer to royal assent as claimant bodies vow to continue to fight limit.
Your say: Recent deluge could open the floodgates on asbestos risk
The recent floods that have devastated many parts of the UK could have unexpected consequences by increasing the risk of asbestos exposure.
Fraud Focus: Keeping pace in the fraud fight
The world of insurance fraud is fast paced and getting even faster. If you thought 2013 was interesting then 2014 certainly should not disappoint when it comes to change in the fight against fraud. Are you ready?
International: Europe boards the telematics train
European powerhouse Germany is the latest country to show an appetite for collecting driving data. But the global spread isn’t stopping there.
DWF strengthens Cat-PI team with former BLM partner
DWF has appointed Paul Greaves, a specialist in large loss personal injury litigation, to its London-based catastrophic Personal Injury team.
Claims Club: Deafness claims on the rise as CMCs pursue new avenues
Insurers have repudiated almost three-quarters of industrial deafness claims so far this year as claims management companies look to expand on their traditional personal injury focus.
Interview: David Johnson: Wrapped up in foil
Having been involved with the Forum of Insurance Lawyers since the early beginnings of his career, incoming president David Johnson is keen to make his mark during his tenure. He reveals how he plans to consolidate the organisation’s new found authority…
Personal injury CMCs down by 38% as MoJ prepares fines consultation
The Ministry of Justice is preparing to follow up its consultation on introducing more stringent rules for claims management companies with a third inquiry into fines early next year, in a bid to further clamp down on unscrupulous practices.
Carole Nash unveils ABS following New Law partnership
Motorcycle broking specialist Carole Nash has teamed up with New Law to launch a legal services proposition under the name of Carole Nash Legal Services.
Ruling highlights the de-skilling of PI work
A recent ruling against Raleys Solicitors shows there is a need to balance process and legal expertise in personal injury work, according to Citadel Law.