Public liability (PL)
Risk costs could be cut by 50% in proposed EL/PL claims regime
Garwyn Group estimates that defendant’s risk costs could be reduced by half under the fixed costs scheme currently outlined.
Claims Portal progress awaits MoJ verdict
Claims Portal Limited said that it is reliant on draft protocols, forms and rules as it prepares the software for the Ministry of Justice's 1 April deadline for the planned extension to the Claims Portal.
Insurers attack disparity in recoverable costs
Insurers have criticised the Ministry of Justice's proposal to impose higher fixed-rate recoverable costs for claims relating to employers' and public liability than for motor.
MoJ proposes fixed recoverable costs for portal claims
Road traffic accident claims worth up to £10 000 will qualify for fixed recoverable costs of £500 under Ministry of Justice proposals for cutting legal costs for claims that fall within its RTA portal.
Apil challenges MoJ portal plans
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has started a process that could lead to a judicial review into planned reforms of the Road Traffic Accident Portal.
Dual launches general liability division
Dual will write speciality liability business from a new division led by John Murphy.
RTA Portal Co chooses IT partner for extension plans
RTA Portal Co has appointed CRIF Decision Solutions as a technology partner to implement changes to the existing electronic claims system as part of the extension of the RTA Protocol planned by the Ministry of Justice.
SMEs: Home advantage
The Olympic experience showed that flexible working is a viable option for many, but companies need to weigh up the risks as well as the benefits.
Gallagher expands public sector offering with Acumus acquisition
Arthur J Gallagher International has acquired housing association specialist intermediary Acumus for an undisclosed sum.
Insurers and claimant bodies committed to portal extension, says chairman
RTA Portal Co chairman Tim Wallis has responded to insurers' concerns that the claimant community is "dragging their feet" over extending the portal to include employers' liability claims, stating that both sides remain committed to the April 2013…
Your say: Dropping out of the RTA Portal
Insurers are going to have to work very hard to keep cases in the portal, says Martyn Gabbitass.
Garwyn: Portal extension could see drop-out rate soar to 80%
Garwyn's chief executive has estimated that up to 80% of claims could fall out of the RTA Portal if it is extended to employers' and public liability in its current form.
Rising liability claims forces Allianz to reduce exposure
Allianz Insurance has linked an increasing number of unemployed people making large liability claims to a decision to cut its exposure in the liability market.
Council claims insurance fraud victory
Havering Council has avoided a fraudulent insurance claim that could have cost it £100 000 after the claimant pleaded guilty to contempt of court.
Garwyn hands regional role to ex-Cunningham specialist
Garwyn has hired former Cunningham Lindsay complex loss specialist Mike Higgins as manager for the London and South East region.
MGAs need to focus on EL and PL changes, BLM urges
Managing general agents have been urged to consider the implications of changes in costs regimes and processes for handling employers' liability and public liability claims, due to be implemented in 2013.
Chartis exits "challenging" public sector
Chartis has claimed it is withdrawing from a longstanding arrangement underwriting UK public sector risks on behalf of an AJ Gallagher subsidiary because of a failure to secure "adequate and sustainable terms".
QBE wins Gallagher deal
QBE Europe has been appointed to underwrite public sector business for AJ Gallagher subsidiary RMP from 1 July.
RTA Portal extension: Delivering swift justice
The extension of the road traffic accident claims portal has met with mixed reactions, with concerns over the practicalities involved and how it will affect the personal injury market.
Post magazine - 10 May 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
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.
EL trigger litigation: 'Live' insurer reponse
Zurich has applauded today's Supreme Court decision, which has deemed that all employers' liability policies should be interpreted on a causation basis.
EL trigger litigation: implications for local authorities
Following today's Supreme Court ruling on the correct trigger for employers' liability policies, the 10 local authorities involved are entitled to indemnity from Municipal Mutual Insurance.
Your say: Addressing fraud
The issue of fraudulent employers’ liability and public liability claims has recently been debated, and the drive to tackle such claims is to be applauded. Caution is urged, however, when deciding what is and - what is not - fraud.