Personal injury (PI)
Law report: Tour operator cleared of negligence after mountain crevasse TV stunt goes wrong
Harrison v Jagged Globe (Court of Appeal, 29 May 2012)
Law report: Pre-existing conditions ruling weighs in favour of defendant
Bird v Meggitt Aerospace (County Court, 17 May 2012)
Summers third-party claims judgment leaves door open for industry victory
Zurich has been credited with helping the insurance industry win the war against grossly exaggerated third-party claims, despite losing its battle in the Supreme Court.
MASS calls for wider response to rise in third party accidents
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society is urging industry leaders to address a range of contributing factors rather than simply claims management companies, following a record rise in third party accidents involving bodily injury.
Unprecedented rise in third party accidents, claims IFA report
Claims management companies are to blame for an 18% increase in the number of third party accidents involving bodily injury over the past year, according to the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ annual report.
Spotlight On Medical & Health: The heart of the matter
The barriers of medical science are constantly being pushed back, and third-party liability is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the cover required for research and development projects.
Quindell extends Silverbeck agreement
Quindell has broadened its partnership with Silverbeck Rymer to offer a joint outsourcing personal injury product to the UK claims market.
Comment: Selective insurer hearing
Is the insurance industry alert to the turning tide of public opinion against it, asks Tom Jones.
Majority of UK motorists put off by 'complicated' claims process
More than half of UK motorists surveyed by InterResolve are dissuaded from making a legitimate claim because of a complicated claims process.
Rehabilitation First Awards 2012: Countdown has begun
With only two weeks to go before the entry deadline for the 2012 Rehabilitation First Awards draws to a close, now is the ideal opportunity to demonstrate how your efforts in this field are driving the industry forward as it continues to develop and…
Russia struggles to impose compulsory hazardous objects cover
It is almost five months since the new compulsory hazardous objects liability insurance came into force in Russia, and it has faced significant challenges to date.
Whiplash diagnosis: Not just a matter of opinion
Medical experts are not 'hoodwinked' by fraudulent claimants - clinical experience counts, says Donald Fowler.
Broker Focus: Fraud - First line of defence
Insurers are often called to bear arms in the battle against fraud, but should brokers be doing more to defend the industry?
Labour backs calls for competition probe into UK motor
Maria Eagle MP, Labour's shadow transport secretary, has thrown her weight behind earlier calls for a fully fledged investigation into the "spiralling" cost of UK private motor insurance.
Your say: Voucher scheme for whiplash
Wilson Carswell, medical director at Moving Minds, speaks out in favour of a 'care not cash' approach for whiplash victims.
Application fraud: Revving up rates
In an effort to bring down premiums, many drivers are telling 'white lies' on their application forms, compelling brokers to beef up their own fraud detection alongside insurers.
Post magazine - 31 May 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Personal injury cases being auctioned off to the highest bidder
Law firm Spencers Solicitors said it has "lifted the lid" on the "questionable and dehumanising" insurer practice of injured persons auctions.
Second motor summit puts whiplash and young drivers at top of agenda
A proposed panel of independent medical practitioners to tackle whiplash, and affordable cover for young drivers, topped the agenda at the second motor insurance summit at Whitehall, as Transport Secretary Justine Greening lamented there is "no one…
Law report: Councils warned of potential legal challenge as bid to extend duty of care fails
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer
Law report: Best practice would have avoided shotgun accident
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Laspo Bill gains Royal Assent, but frustrations and issues remain unresolved
Following last week's parliamentary 'ping pong' of the Legal, Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill, the controversial legislation is finally set for the statute book, having been granted Royal Assent on 1 May.
View from the top: Fixing fees to fight fraud
Success depends on simultaneous change in insurer culture and claims handling philosophy, says Karl Parr
Interview: Andrew Torrance - Playing the long game
With more than a decade at Allianz, and more than 20 years in the industry, chief executive Andrew Torrance reflects on the past and looks to the future.