Ministry of Justice (MoJ)
AA boss pleased with TSC recognition of 'quick buck' culture
AA Insurance director Simon Douglas has praised Transport Select Committee members for recognising the “delicate balance” between legitimate and dishonest claimants.
Whiplash small claims track extension under threat
The conclusion of a Transport Select Committee inquiry into the cost of motor insurance has sparked “disappointment” among insurance industry bosses after MPs refused to support Ministry of Justice plans to place whiplash claims on the small claims track.
Transport Select Committee publishes whiplash report
The Transport Select Committee has declined to approve government plans to switch whiplash claims to the small claims track in its long awaited report on the cost of motor insurance.
Portal extension rules published 14 days ahead of implementation
The Ministry of Justice has revealed rules for the extension of depth and breadth of the road traffic accident portal two weeks ahead of its actual implementation.
PPI CMCs come under scrutiny
The Ministry of Justice is holding a summit today to discuss the “predatory” conduct of claims management companies offering payment protection insurance claims management.
Q&A: Andy Watson: Happy days
Andy Watson reflects on his short time in charge of Ageas UK and discusses market issues, including the referral fees ban, regulation, telematics and recent job cuts in the sector.
Ex-RBSI claims trio targets insurance industry with advisory firm
A group of senior claims professionals have joined forces to target the insurance sector with the aim of helping firms navigate the raft of new legislation that is reshaping the industry.
News Review: 13 June 2013
News Review
MoJ unveils CMC investigation site
Potential claimants are now able to check on the track record of claims management companies following the launch of a new Ministry of Justice website.
Roundtable - Legal Reforms: Jackson reforms: First impressions
Implemented as part of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012, how have the Jackson reforms affected the industry so far – and what will their impact be in the future?
Apil calls for independent assessment of Mesothelioma Bill
The Mesothelioma Bill must be subject to robust independent scrutiny, the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has warned ahead of a House of Lords debate tomorrow (5 June 2013).
Whiplash: Whipping up a storm
As the debate about bogus whiplash claims rumbles on, opinion is divided on whether two investigations into the issue are warranted and what impact they will have
Mass welcomes the government's ‘reasoned’ approach to whiplash
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has welcomed the government’s decision to defer the publication of its response to the whiplash consultation until the Transport Select Committee whiplash inquiry finalises.
Mass welcomes Grayling’s call for lower insurance premiums
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has welcomed Chris Grayling’s challenge to the insurance industry to bring down premiums.
Discount rate must reflect investor reality, says Kennedys
Discount rate rules should be adjusted to reflect the fact that claimants can claim better returns through investment, according to law firm Kennedys.
Legal reforms: Damage to the system
While the Jackson reforms may reduce the cost of civil litigation, they could have unintended consequences for the insurance industry.
Motor insurers vow to cut premiums if young driver claims come down
The insurance industry has promised the government young drivers’ premiums could go down by as much as 20% if new proposals succeed in reducing the frequency and value of motor insurance claims.
ABI and DLG welcome young drivers green paper
The Association of British Insurers and Direct Line Group have welcomed the green paper launched by the government at the motor insurance summit meeting which they both attended.
Young driver green paper launched at motor summit
The Department for Transport has launched a green paper in a bid to improve safety and reduce young driver risks and cut insurance costs.
Transport Select Committee whiplash inquiry offers fresh hope to PI lawyers
Personal injury lawyers are hopeful the Transport Select Committee’s fresh inquiry into whiplash – launched a week after the Ministry of Justice closed its own consultation – will provide their businesses with a lifeline. This comes as a group of law…
Zurich calls for advance way of diagnosing whiplash
Zurich has welcomed the Transport Select Committee’s inquiry into whiplash and called for a more advanced way of diagnosing and proving whiplash injuries.
Transport Select Committee seeks further whiplash feedback
The Transport Select Committee has responded to debate triggered by the Ministry of Justice’s whiplash consultation paper by calling for evidence on reducing the number and cost of whiplash claims.
Mass warns of unintended consequences of MoJ whiplash proposals
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has urged the Ministry of Justice to reconsider its proposals to raise the small claims limit and introduce “cumbersome” medical panels and reporting amid fears of unintended negative consequences.
Judical review rejection paves the way for Jackson reforms
The High Court’s rejection of a judicial review into the road traffic accident personal injury fees scheme has cleared the road for the implementation of the remaining civil justice reforms, unless an appeal is lodged.