Public liability (PL)
PI claims costs to rise to £9.7bn by 2014
A report by Datamonitor has found that costs faced by the personal injury insurance industry are likely to keep climbing for some time – rising from £8.4bn in 2010 to £9.7bn by 2014 – driven by the growth in the number of motor personal injury claims.
G4S acquires Cotswold Group
G4S Secure Solutions UK & Ireland has strengthened its covert surveillance and investigations capability with the acquisition of The Cotswold Group.
News analysis - Jackson: getting the personal injury balance right
Plans to abolish the recovery of success fees and ATE premiums mean the balance between claimants and defendants should be redressed. Andrew Parker analyses the immediate and long-term effects of Ken Clarke's announcement.
Call made for portal time extensions on EL and PL
The timeframes laid down for insurers to comply with the terms of the fast-track electronic claims portal may have to be modified if the process is to be extended to employers' liability and public liability claims.
Post history - five years ago: RSA rehab pilot 'strips out lawyers'
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this article from five years ago reveals.
Post history - 15 years ago: Guidance over 'mad cow disease'
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 15 years ago reveals.
Event insurance - market update: the show must go on
With the shift to music downloads, artists are looking to tour more to make money, generating demand but also new risks for contingency underwriters. Sam Barrett looks at the buoyant events insurance arena and finds a growth market, despite softened…
Political focus - big society: what's the big idea?
The voluntary sector is one set for growth, as the government pushes its Big Society theme. Edward Murray looks at what impact this is having on insurance and how the sector is provided for.
Zurich brings new product to the party
Zurich has launched specialist insurance cover for the Royal Wedding.
Climate change - domestic renewable energy: the risks and opportunities
With electrical and roofing contractors now moving into eco-friendly home energy installation, Richard Forrest-Smith explains the risks, regulation and exciting insurance opportunities this presents.
Comment - liability claims: Insurers take a hard line on claims costs
With liability rates showing no sign of rising, Nick Patterson looks at why insurers have to take a hard line on claims costs.
Law report: Appeal finds nightclubs owe duty of care to protect guests
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Claims Club news: IFB: application fraud 'Achilles heel' warning
Application fraud is "potentially an Achilles heel" for the UK insurance industry.
Law report: Iceland supermarket wins appeal over basket trip
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Santa's insurance bill reduced by £5m over two years claims broker Aon
Santa may be dusting off the sleigh, making sure the reindeer are in tip-top shape and asking his elves to put in overtime to finish off all the presents to make sure every child across the globe gets a present.
Legal update - NHS recvoery scheme: Getting cash back
New tariffs introduced this year for the Injury Cost Recovery scheme have the potential to impact insurers. Peter Forshaw examines fears that the scheme may be extended further.
Interview - Roger Brown: Adding value for members
Roger Brown is nearing his second full year as managing director of the ECIC. Mairi MacDonald talks to him about the changes instigated and challenges ahead.
Law report: Slip ruling crucial as UK austerity drive kicks in
This law report was contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
MoJ confirms plan to widen RTA process net
The government has confirmed plans to extend the road traffic accident claims process to a broader range of personal injury and low value clinical negligence claims by April 2012.
Claims Event news: Majority wants MoJ RTA portal limit extended to £25 000
Some 60% of delegates at the Claims Event said they would welcome a move to incorporate claims for up to £25 000 in the Ministry of Justice's low value road traffic accident portal.
Claims Event news: Lawyer suggests referral fees will survive coalition review
Referral fees are here to stay according to a prominent lawyer, who warned the insurance industry it is just going to have to 'deal with them'.
Environmental liability: The carrot or the stick?
The idea of a new compulsory insurance class appears to represent opportunity to some and a major risk to market stability for others. Ralph Savage reports on how compulsory financial provision for environmental damage is viewed and whether it could ever…
Environmental liability - under-insurance: Clean up your act
Environmental insurance is regularly purchased by companies looking to cover historical liabilities rather than their day-to-day operational risks. Tony Lennon examines the reasons behind this decision.
Dual expands P&C offering
Dual Corporate Risks has launched a packaged office product as the inaugural product from its new property & casualty division.