Ministry of Justice (MoJ)
Analysis: Jumping into 2019
2019 is sure to be mostly about Brexit but, as Sam Barrett explains, there will be other challenges and opportunities for insurers as well
Blog: You really need to listen before walking the walk
Given consumers less that flattering view of business, Marcus Taylor, director of claims, Minster Law, warns the insurance sector needs to make sure it listens to the public before enforcing the new online claims journey post April 2020.
Insurers warned a 'robust' system will be in place to monitor discount rate savings
Parliament expects the insurance industry to deliver on pledges to pass on discount rate reform savings and will be monitoring its progress, Lord Keen of Elie told a conference.
Medco starts consultation on whiplash portal
Medco has started consulting over the creation of a 'litigants in person' portal on the back of the government's whiplash Bill.
Analysis: Are cavity wall insulation claims the new PPI?
Insurers are seeing a spike in people claiming improper installation of cavity wall insulation. Is this the new money spinner for CMCs?
Travel sickness CMC activity 'should be regulated by the FCA'
Claims management companies who deal with travel sickness should be included in upcoming Financial Conduct Authority regulation of the sector, warn experts.
Insurers to be held to account over whiplash savings
A government amendment to planned personal injury reforms could see insurers have to prove to the regulator that they are passing on savings to customers.
Analysis: Whiplash bill faces bumpy ride through parliament
Vocal opposition to the Civil Liability Bill is ramping up as MPs prepare to debate it in its second reading.
Mass’s Simon Stanfield on how whiplash reform sacrifices legitimate claims
The government's whiplash reforms discriminate against legitimate claimants, whose rights need to be protected, argues Simon Stanfield, chair of the Motor Accident Solicitors Society.
Blog: Whiplash reforms will present operational challenges for insurers, warns a claimant lawyer
Alan Hayes, chief legal officer of Carpenters Group, argues the delayed whiplash reforms will likely bring unintended consequences.
Government delays whiplash reforms until 2020
Hotly anticipated personal injury reforms have been delayed a year, the government has confirmed.
Cyclists could be excluded from rise in small claims limit
The government is considering plans to exclude cyclists and other vulnerable road users from the proposed £5000 limit on the small claims track.
Updated: MPs raise ‘strong concerns’ over whiplash reform
The government’s proposed whiplash reform could lead to significant access to justice concerns, according to a Parliamentary committee report.
Government introduces rules to curb bogus holiday sickness claims
Government has given the go-ahead on new rules that will help clamp down on bogus holiday sickness claims.
Insurers urged to not sweep internal staff fraud under the carpet, by LV investigations boss
Exclusive: 'Out-of-salary behaviour' and irregular work patterns have been identified as tell-tale factors for insurers to look out for in their efforts to identify potential theft of confidential data.
Whiplash reforms could come in April next year
The government will implement its personal injury reforms in April next year, sources have said.
Justice Committee chair earns £15,000 a year from personal injury law practice
Exclusive: The chair of the Justice Select Committee earns £15,000 a year from a law practice with a significant personal injury insurance practice.
Greater role for CMCs following whiplash reform ‘not entirely a bad thing’, MoJ says
Raising the small claims limit will drive personal injury claimants into the arms of claims management companies, a parliamentary committee heard.
Government call for evidence on holiday sickness claims closes
The Civil Procedure Rule Committee's call for evidence on holiday sickness claims closes today.
Industry welcomes incoming Justice Secretary David Gauke
Both insurers and personal injury lawyers have welcomed the appointment of David Gauke as Justice Secretary.
Post Power List 2018: David Lidington
Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice and Member of Parliament for Aylesbury
Analysis: Employment claims rising after unfair fees finished
Now the Supreme Court has ruled employment tribunal fees are unlawful, insurers are expecting a flow – but not a flood – of claims
Government launches holiday sickness claims consultation
The government has published a call for evidence on measures that could help curb the number of personal injury claims arising from package holidays.