Ministry of Justice (MoJ)
Periodical payment orders: Struggling with settlements
Periodical payment orders are being used to settle increasing numbers of serious personal injury claims, and their popularity is likely to continue. How can insurers cope with the challenges they present?
Your say: Dropping out of the RTA Portal
Insurers are going to have to work very hard to keep cases in the portal, says Martyn Gabbitass.
Whiplash still on the agenda insists MoJ, as consultation delayed again
The Ministry of Justice has confirmed that the promised consultation on whiplash remains on its agenda, despite being delayed as a consequence of last week's government reshuffle.
MoJ yet to announce who will bear Djanogly's workload
The insurance industry has yet to learn how the former Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State's responsibilities will be allocated following the Cabinet reshuffle last week.
Aviva urges government action on whiplash after Westminster meeting
Aviva claims director Dominic Clayden has called for the government to increase the small claims limit on whiplash cases to £5 000 just hours after attending a meeting with industry bosses and the Transport Select Committee.
All change for insurance industry with Cabinet reshuffle
Jonathan Djanogly lost his position as justice minister in yesterday's reshuffle.
Post magazine - 23/30 August 2012
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Consultation into claims management regulation set to receive muted response
The consultation into how claims management companies are regulated is expected to be met with apathy from legal bosses, amid concerns that their views will be ignored, according to the Motor Accident Solicitors Society.
Claims management companies come in for regulatory consultation
Verbal contract agreements between claims management companies and consumers could become a thing of the past, following the launch of a consultation process by the Claims Management Regulator.
View from the top: Lessons to be learnt from Laspo
The earlier than expected introduction of a damages increase could undermine the positive effects of the Act, says Chris Voller.
Discount rate consultation: How should it be set?
On Wednesday, the Ministry of Justice published a long-anticipated consultation into the methodology used by the Lord Chancellor in setting the discount rate for personal injury damages. But what exactly is being consulted on, what options are being…
Two-year wait ends as PI discount rate consultation launched
The Ministry of Justice has called on stakeholders to respond to the long-awaited discount rate consultation, which it finally launched yesterday.
Legal reform: Uncertainty abounds as Laspo countdown continues
The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act is set to be implemented in April, but insurers and lawyers are concerned by a lack of detail.
Industry divided over RTA Portal extension deadline after Fenn report
The Ministry of Justice is sticking to its April 2013 deadline for the extension of the RTA Portal to cover a wider spectrum of personal injury claims, despite industry concerns that any changes will be rushed through.
RTA Portal extension: Delivering swift justice
The extension of the road traffic accident claims portal has met with mixed reactions, with concerns over the practicalities involved and how it will affect the personal injury market.
Laspo Bill gains Royal Assent, but frustrations and issues remain unresolved
Following last week's parliamentary 'ping pong' of the Legal, Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill, the controversial legislation is finally set for the statute book, having been granted Royal Assent on 1 May.
Your say: The challenge for LEIs
The sustainability of the traditional legal expenses model with its in-house legal operations is back on the agenda as some of the larger players in the sector implement rate rises.
MoJ had 9750 complaints in 2011 and shut 734 claims management companies
The Ministry of Justice has closed down 734 ambulance-chasing claims management companies, leaving 3018 authorised at the end of March, after receiving 9570 complaints in the past year.
Text pests: Is the MoJ failing to crack down on inbox invaders?
With the pressure on to act against text pests, this time last year the Ministry of Justice announced its intention to establish a working group to tackle the problem.
Post magazine - 5 April 2012
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MoJ launches investigation into CMCs
According to the Financial Times, the Ministry of Justice has launched an investigation into claims management companies following a surge of invalid compensation claims filed on behalf of consumers allegedly mis-sold personal protection insurance.
MoJ issues consultation for RTA portal extension
Last night the MoJ issued a consultation letter to key stakeholders on further extending the fixed costs scheme currently used for Road Traffic Accident claims to cover Employers’ and Public Liability policies.
RTA Portal extension divides opinion due to lack of clarity and timescales
ABI welcomes changes but industry raises concerns over timescale for implementation.
Market fears for unintended consequences as first ABS approval nears
The first alternative business structure could be greenlighted as early as next week.