Claims
Heath Lambert reveals it could have folded
Heath Lambert's position prior to closing its pension fund was so precarious that the broker has adm...
Cheesed off by claims farmers
I note the mention of claims farmers being attracted to one of the craziest events in the UK, the Gl...
Fuelling the fight against fraud
Motor Fraud
Commentary - Courts overturning influence of the Chester case
The case of Beary v Pall Mall Investments (2005) reaffirms the Court of Appeal's decision in White v...
Flood damage - Experts' forum - Sun shines on planning
The discussion kicked off with Richard Ayton-Robinson, surveying services director for Cunningham Li...
Appointment at FMW
Lewis Smith has become account handler in the property team at FMW. He previously worked for New Ind...
Whiplash fraud should be plead
Insurers and defendant law firms should not be afraid of pleading fraud in whiplash cases, despite t...
ATE premiums legal - despite challenge
A court battle involving some of the UK's largest insurers, over after-the-event premiums, could for...
Flood damage - Message from our sponsor
At Cunningham Lindsey UK, we place great importance on the ability of our various disciplines to del...
Flood damage - Experts' forum - Meeting the challenge
Climate change is making the property claims market an increasingly challenging one, not least when ...
Claims of responsibility
Legal Comment
And the winner is
The Post Magazine/Cover Rehabilitation First Awards saw four winners and three highly commended gong...
Case confirms duty to insure
Bretton v Hancock (Court of Appeal - 13 April 2005)
PC OK for now, but outlook grim
The property-casualty industry can look forward to another year of underwriting profits, assuming no...
First Assist wins after-the-event court case
FirstAssist, the After-the-Event (ATE) Insurance specialist has won its ATE test case against Norwich Union and other defendants.
Questgates swoops for GAB director
Graeme Shurben, business development director at GAB Robins, is to join QuestGates, where he will take on responsibility for the development of the company’s northern operations.
Apil welcomes claims regulation debate
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has responded Prime Minister’s speech on compensation and risk, maintaining its argument the compensation culture is a myth.
North role
Manchester
Need must match policy
I read with interest the recent article 'Suspension without suspense', which assessed the changing d...
ABI sets industry VAT bill at £200m
Insurers could face a bill of £200m per annum when proposed changes to VAT legislation are enforced,...
Asbestos dispute to end in court today
An asbestos liability dispute is expected to end today with a court judgement reinforcing insurers' ...
Fraudulent claimant gets prison term
A woman was sentenced last week to four months in prison, for making a false claim against her local...
Fixed fees to extend to new EL and PL cases
Fixed success fees will soon be extended across employers' liability and public liability cases, boo...
Rehabilitation image hurt by new rogues
Claims that rogue rehabilitation companies could be a threat to the fledgling market intensified aft...