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Further action needed on Medco
Medco was created to change the way medical reports were sourced in soft tissue injury claims, offering up randomised but accredited experts.
Spotlight on health insurance: Tackling PMI fraud
What goes up but never comes down? The traditional answer has been age, but it could just as easily be private medical insurance premiums.
David Hertzell, Aviva, Allianz, Axa and QBE among 2016 Insurance Fraud Awards winners
David Hertzell was crowned winner of the achievement award at last night’s Insurance Fraud Awards.
Why 'unhackable' blockchain could revolutionise the insurance industry
Everyone’s talking about it, but is anyone really doing it? There’s a continuous chatter surrounding blockchain, so isn’t it about time more firms used the distributed ledger system?
DWF joins Aviva in urging the government forward on whiplash reforms
Law firm DWF has joined Aviva in urging the prime minister to progress the promises made in last year’s Autumn Statement on whiplash reforms and the raising of the small claims limit.
Supreme Court ruling will not revolutionise industry, say insurance lawyers
The Supreme Court ruling to allow case re-opening when new evidence of fraud has come to light will not lead to an influx of old cases being reexamined, insurance lawyers said.
Legal: Driverless cars journey on a bumpy road
Connected and autonomous vehicles are capturing headlines across sectors, none more so than in the insurance industry and at times we could be forgiven for thinking that a hands-off eyes-off car is just around the corner.
Collateral lies ruling 'a blow to honest customers', says ABI
Today’s Supreme Court ruling on the inability of collateral lies to invalidate an insurance claim could come as a blow to honest customers, the Association of British Insurers has warned.
Europe: Crewless ships ready to sail
Could crewless ships be docking somewhere near to you anytime soon? It is beginning to look like it.
RSA kicks off against fraudulent Welsh footballers
A suspected large-scale criminal conspiracy to defraud RSA involving several semi-professional Welsh footballers has been successfully tackled.
DWF added to ABI’s associate member list
The Association of British Insurers has added DWF to its associate membership category, the latest in a series of law firms accepted to the new offering.
Fraud Focus: DWF's Jamie Taylor asks if small is beautiful
Does a small claim equate to a small risk of fraud detection? How might fraudster behaviours change once the seemingly inescapable raising of the small claims track limit is implemented?
Cyber insurance: Developing knowledge
With the number of cyber crimes increasing, knowledge of attacks is developing enough for cover to be rolled out. What are the options for insurers?
DAC Beachcroft seven-strong insurance partner hire in Newcastle shows ‘commitment to the region’
DAC Beachcroft has acquired seven partners from DWF’s casualty claims team to its Newcastle office, as it looks to grow its insurance team in North East.
Towergate appoints DAC Beachcroft, DWF and BLM to claims panel
Towergate Underwriting has announced a new claims legal panel, comprising of BLM, DWF and DAC Beachcroft.
DWF acquires niche law firm Fox Hartley
Law firm DWF will acquire a smaller rival, Fox Hartley, in order to broaden its specialist insurance offering.
SRA warning notice on PI fraud ‘a marker in the sand’
The warning notice on potential fraud in personal injury cases issued by the Solicitors Regulation Authority on 21 March is a vital move and serves a clear function to remind lawyers of their duties to address the issue, according to legal commentators.
Legal: An opportunity to crack whiplash
The government is making a concerted effort to reduce the number of whiplash claims and consequently reduce the cost of motor insurance
Product Liability Food: Leaving a nasty taste
There are many toxic risks when it comes to food manufacture, with the recent Mars chocolate recall prompting businesses to assess their exposure
Fraudsters ordered to pay £40,000 in crash-for-cash scam
A group of four people found to have deliberately caused a car crash with an innocent van driver has been ordered to pay £40,000 to the victim.
Asbestos: The toxic truth
Although some say the legal landscape is less adversarial, the number of asbestos disease claims is rising – but are insurers as guilty of drawing out the process as they stand accused?
Market Moves - 28 January 2016
All the latest movers and shakers in the industry.
Review of the Year: Legal
For insurance lawyers, 2015 has been marked by the Medco portal going live in a sustained effort to reform whiplash claims. But the year has also seen major rulings regarding aggregation, costs and rates, all expected to have wide-ranging implications.
DWF to acquire German law firm Bridgehouse Law
Defendant law firm DWF is to acquire German international commercial firm Bridgehouse Law on 1 January 2016.