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Virtual Trials: Court on camera
Could civil disputes really be settled online?
High-tech fraud: Faceless threat
Fraud has gone high tech, with the potential damage that hackers using the internet can cause becoming a real danger. Now the industry is starting to use high-tech methods to fight back.
Autonomous Trucks: The road to autonomy
As the first autonomous truck gets a road licence in the US, how will the introduction of driverless fleets affect the industry?
Blog: Vnuk, an involuntary risk transfer
The odd tabloid article has told Mr Smith that, because of the European Union, he'll soon need to insure his ride-on lawnmower under a motor policy. However ludicrous that may sound, the reality is that could be true. While newspapers have chosen…
Allianz wins judgment on ‘unreasonable’ issuing of court proceedings
Allianz has successfully defended itself from having to pay seven times more in costs for a personal injury case after a judge ruled the claimant had issued legal proceedings prematurely.
BIA 2015: David Hertzell wins Achievement Award
Former Law Commissioner David Hertzell was awarded the prestigious Achievement Award at tonight’s British Insurance Awards.
Deregulation Act: Cutting ties
Section 9 of the Deregulation Act 2015 will make it easier for insurers to cancel policies – but they must remain fair to customers.
Market Moves - 18 June 2015
Find out who has moved where in the insurance industry in this week's Market Move's column.
Legal update: The Internet of Things - Who is liable?
The legacy of low-quality components could be challenging for insurers, says Jim Sherwood.
Airmic: Speakers and sessions to look out for
This year’s Airmic conference, on 15 to 17 June, will see attendees descend on Liverpool. Post caught up with some of the speakers to find out a bit more about them and what they thought this year’s talking points would be – and has picked out some key…
Allergies: Food for thought
A tightening of regulations around food supply should be good for consumers – and consequences of businesses getting it wrong are serious.
Blog; The need for partnerships
BLM partner and head of claims solutions, Vivienne Williams, and Cunningham Lindsey client partnerships director, Mark Gilbert, have brought the two organisations together to launch Profecta, a service for corporate and professional indemnity claims…
Legal Update: Exposure and the global threat
Chemical exposure can lead to the onset of disease. David Kidman looks at how this could impact insurers.
BLM and Cunningham Lindsey launch joint claims handling brand
Law firm BLM has teamed up with loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey to launch a streamlined service that combines loss adjusting, claims handling and litigation.
Seven law firms selected following NFU legal panel reshuffle
NFU Mutual has named a revised seven-strong legal panel to provide its claims and related legal services in England and Wales following a review and tender process.
Roundtable - Insurance Act: Facing up to the challenges ahead
Having been granted Royal Assent last month, the replacement for the Marine Insurance Act 1906 will come into force in August 2016. How will the industry cope with adapting to the reforms?
BLM to move to insurance district
BLM will move its entire London operations to a single office in the heart of the insurance district on 10 March.
Market Moves - 12 February 2015
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Legal update: The effect of the Insurance Act
David Hertzell explains the significant changes on the horizon when the Insurance Act comes into force
Costs irrecoverable where CFAs fail to comply with cancellation regulations rules court
Defendants who identity the absence of a cancellation clause in conditional fee arrangements could avoid paying costs, after a Court of Appeal decision.
Motor insurers and SMEs in firing line as court fee rises are considered
Proposed court fee increases have been criticised by legal experts for countering the government’s aim of reducing the cost of litigation, amid concerns motor insurers and SMEs will be impacted by the changes.
The Claims Club Manifesto for Change: A Starter for Four
With the 2015 election looming and the outcome far from certain, it is time to ask what the insurance industry might be seeking from the next Government.
Video: Preparing for the Insurance Bill
Last year the government introduced the Insurance Bill to Parliament, with the aim of supporting the growth of Britain’s insurance industry and helping customers by updating the 100 year-old rules governing contracts between businesses and insurers.