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Market Moves - 4 December 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Fraud Focus: What will the next fight be?
As the industry tackles motor fraud, where will fraudsters turn their attention to next?
Court rejects industrial hearing loss claim on 'constructive knowledge' clause
The Court of Appeal has ruled against a noise-induced hearing loss claimant because the man had knowledge of his impairment "considerably earlier" than when he brought proceedings against his former employer.
Fraud Focus: Pros and cons of fraud law revamp
One of the central pillars of the law relating to fraudulent insurance claims is being given a much overdue makeover. The Insurance Bill is largely good news for insurers, but there will be some areas where protection is reduced.
Renewable energy: An ill wind?
If a recent Swiss Re report is to be believed, investment in renewable energy is set to skyrocket in the coming years – so why do insurers seem wary of taking on the sector’s risks?
Rehabilitation: Rehab rethink
With the personal injury landscape now unrecognisable from the environment in which the Rehabilitation Code was introduced 15 years ago, a much-needed update to the code is on the way. So what can the insurance industry expect?
DWF 'to double' London headcount following Walkie Talkie move
Insurance law firm DWF has moved into the “Walkie Talkie” building at 20 Fenchurch Street amid plans to broaden its City capability.
Cyber Insurance: Variety in cyber
With cyber insurance a relatively new market, issues are arising in various areas – many from the non-standard wordings in policies themselves.
Meso claims don't justify special treatment, say defendant lawers
Defendant lawyers have criticised the Justice Select Committee's recommendation that the government launch a further consultation into the treatment of mesothelioma claims under the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012.
DWF partner facing election as first lawyer master of Worshipful Company
DWF partner Graham Dickinson may become the first lawyer elected as master of the Worshipful Company of Insurers on July 17.
Fraudster jailed after £2m PI claim to RSA disproved
A man who attempted to claim nearly £2m from RSA for a workplace injury is currently serving a six month jail sentence after pleading guilty to contempt in February.
Fraud Focus: A new tool to tackle fraud
Deferred Prosecution Agreements have long been a construct of US law, but since 24 February they are also now possible in England and Wales. So, what are DPAs, and are they relevant to insurance fraud?
Fraud Focus: Catching up with motor fraud
Are the days of motor insurance fraudsters numbered? Playing devil’s advocate, you might be forgiven for thinking that is the case.
Fraud focus: Lies, damned lies and statistics
On 23 January the Office for National Statistics released its annual review of crime figures for England and Wales.
Lloyd’s vs Asia: Is London losing its crown?
Could factors including economic growth in the East and increasingly burdensome UK regulation see Lloyd’s Asian hub in Singapore oust its London counterpart as the global centre of insurance?
Insurance Fraud Register Ready for lift off
First formulated in 2009, the Insurance Fraud Register is finally ready for launch. Will it create a sea change in the way the industry tackles fraud?
Mesothelioma Bill’s 75% compensation cap outcome is ‘extremely fair’
Bill edges closer to royal assent as claimant bodies vow to continue to fight limit.
Allianz unveils legal panel shake-up
Allianz has added Keoghs to its claims legal panel for England and Wales alongside DAC Beachcroft, Berrymans Lace Mawer and DWF following a comprehensive review process.
Fraud Focus: Keeping pace in the fraud fight
The world of insurance fraud is fast paced and getting even faster. If you thought 2013 was interesting then 2014 certainly should not disappoint when it comes to change in the fight against fraud. Are you ready?
Piracy: Safer seas
With a more stable Somalia and improved maritime security, will the downward trend in piracy attacks continue, or will incidents in East African and South-East Asian waters ensure rough seas in future?
DWF strengthens Cat-PI team with former BLM partner
DWF has appointed Paul Greaves, a specialist in large loss personal injury litigation, to its London-based catastrophic Personal Injury team.
Claims Portal accused of failing third party claims administrators
The Claims Portal is failing third-party administrators, self-insurance claims handler Gallagher Bassett has claimed.
DWF increases insurance income by 34%
Business law firm DWF’s insurance division has increased its income by 34% to £41m by diversifying and developing its core practice offering the firm said today.