Public liability (PL)
Apil president calls for compulsory PL cover
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers president Jonathan Wheeler has set his sights on securing compulsory public liability insurance in the UK in a bid to “drive up safety standards among public-facing businesses”.
CMCs to blame for soaring PL and EL claims against SMEs, states Axa boss
A significant rise in the number of employers’ liability and public liability claims made against SMEs over the past five years is the result of “opportunistic” claims management companies shifting their focus from motor claims.
Tokio Marine Kiln appoints Woodward for liability role
Tokio Marine Kiln has appointed Paul Woodward as head of liability for its company platform.
Mesothelioma claims to get tougher to defend following Supreme Court ruling
McDonald case ‘gives additional protection to people who work in factories’
E-cigarettes: No e-smoke without e-fire
With e-cigarette use on the rise in the UK are the risks associated with these products a pressing issue for the general insurance industry?
Quest Partnership appointed to handle Balva liability claims
Liability adjuster The Quest Partnership has been appointed to handle liability claims following the failure of Latvian insurer Balva.
Event Insurance: A festival of risk
As the UK’s appetite for festivals increases, so does the need for comprehensive cover. So how is the insurance industry keeping up with this demand?
Claimant solicitors accused of fuelling workplace stress claims
Other claims 'hotspots' said to include industrial deafness and EL/PL
Interview: Tim Wallis: Man in the middle
Tim Wallis, chairman of the Claims Portal, tells Post of his pride in his mediation work and reveals he is working on the possibility of launching a credit hire portal.
Claims Portal boss Wallis responds to TPA criticisms
Claims Portal chairman Tim Wallis has clarified there are various options available for third party administrators within the portal.
GAB Robins reports 76% retention rate on portal claims
GAB Robins has reported a 76% retention rate for employers' liability and public liability injury claims within the Ministry of Justice claims portal, up to 15% higher than the industry average.
Brokers crucial to target sole trader underinsurance
Over 180,000 sole traders are operating without insurance, according to new research by LV Broker.
Compulsory licences for security firms present opportunity for insurers
New rules mandating licenses for private security firm could create opportunities for insurers, according to Dave Humphries director of partnerships and interventions at the Security Industry Authority.
Insurers rubbish accusation of Claims Portal bias against non-English names
Defendant solicitor says 60% of claims from ethnic names get flagged as fraud.
Portal extension should include multi-defendant claims, argues Zurich boss
Multi-defendant disease and deafness claims should be included in the extended road traffic accident portal, according to Zurich’s casualty claims director Karl Helgesen.
Portal extension unlikely to bring EL/PL claims surge: Kennedys
Next week’s extension of the Road Traffic Accident portal to include employer’s liability and personal liability claims is unlikely to result in a rapid increase in claims according to law firm Kennedys, following counteremeasures introduced by the…
Industry alerted to upcoming changes to claims portal
The Ministry of Justice's claims portal may need to be replaced by another system depending on how further legislative changes around small claims play out.
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Master programs: A complex world
Companies are expanding from West to East, and from East to West; risks are rising and regulations becoming more complex. Andrew Tjaardstra discovers some of the key considerations that should be taken into account when arranging a global insurance…
Affinity Partnerships: Finding the perfect fit
To achieve success in the affinity market, insurers must be careful to foster mutually beneficial relationships with the right partners and ensure they select relevant products
Aviva, RSA and Allianz await fallout from Savile abuse allegations
Aviva, RSA and Allianz were the BBC’s primary insurers during the 40 years that alleged sex offender Jimmy Savile worked for the broadcaster, and could face sexual abuse claims of up to £30m.
Zurich claims boss champions further RTA fixed cost reductions
Zurich’s casualty claims director believes reduced fixed recoverable costs for the Road Traffic Accident scheme could potentially be halved if a further consultation was to be given the go ahead.
Judical review rejection paves the way for Jackson reforms
The High Court’s rejection of a judicial review into the road traffic accident personal injury fees scheme has cleared the road for the implementation of the remaining civil justice reforms, unless an appeal is lodged.
Europe View From the Top: Risk engineering when growing abroad
Higher costs of living, lower real wages and reduced access to credit has had a direct impact on the profitability of UK companies. This combined with the Eurozone crisis has taken its toll on UK export growth and investment.