After-the-event (ATE)
In series: tackling the problem of fraud
Fraud is no longer the elephant in the room for the industry — but insurers still need to go on the offensive to tackle the issues, says Rachel Gordon.
Disease claims: amendments to the pre-action protocol for disease
Recent amendments to the pre-action protocol for disease and illness claims underline that the claims process is a genuine two-way street. Ian Macalister details the encouraging changes.
LMA backs ban on referral fees
The Lloyd’s Market Association has backed government proposas to end recovery of conditional fee arrangements success fees and after-the-event premiums in its bid to reduce civil litigation costs.
ABI under fire over Jackson
Legal expenses insurers have accused the Association of British Insurers of breaching its constitution in its official responses to the Jackson review consultation.
Legal expenses - ATE ruling: Playing at being an insurer
Has the recent judgment in Sibthorpe and Morris v London Borough of Southwark put another nail in the coffin of after-the-event insurance? Paul Asplin looks at the result of the case.
Motor Claims 2011: Jackson: implementation of reforms is beyond my control
Lord Justice Jackson has urged the government to act on the recommendations in his review of civil litigation costs after admitting implementation of the report was not "within his grasp".
Lawyers have their say on civil justice reform
Lawyers have spoken out about the impact of Lord Justice Jackson's reforms of the civil justice system as the consultation for responses comes to a close on Monday.
Penny Black's insurance week
It seems that the cost of civil litigation is not the only matter Lord Justice Jackson has had on his mind for the past year.
Motor Claims 2011: Food for thought
The annual Post motor claims conference has become a must-attend event for those leading the motor insurance sector.
Legal expenses: The end of after-the-event insurance?
The Jackson Report could see the end of after-the-event insurance. Veronica Cowan canvasses the views of those in the industry to find out if the market would still be viable.
Hiscox accuses claimant law firms of "manipulating" legal costs
Hiscox has accused some claimant law firms of “manipulating and inflating costs" in defamation and privacy cases.
Jackson Review: Thompsons warns of recoverability “threat”
Thompsons Solicitors has warned that ending the recoverability of success fees will have a “hugely negative” impact on claimant lawyers.
Jackson Report: LEIG publishes response
The Legal Expenses Insurance Group has claimed that there is only the “perception” of a compensation culture in its response to the Jackson Report.
Ruling opens door for non-FSA approved indemnifiers
Legal expenses insurers have warned that a recent ruling could pave the way for solicitors without Financial Services Authority approval to offer indemnity against defendants' legal costs.
Public sector cuts: Risk management savings - a false economy?
The squeeze on public sector spending is about to get tighter. Jakki May examines the ways in which its employees, brokers and underwriters need to get the best out of insurance, without compromising quality.
News analysis - Disproportionate success fees: A catalyst for change
The Mirror Group Newspapers' recent court victory, when it challenged paying disproportionate success fees, could spell the beginning of the end for recoverability. Andrew Parker analyses the decision and its potential ramifications.
Campbell ruling presents "ideal situation" for Jackson
The ruling in the recent European Court of Human Rights case involving Naomi Campbell has presented the "ideal situation" to implement the Jackson reforms, Allianz has claimed.
Law report: After-the-event policy wording means insurer loses case
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Comment - Part 36: All reward, no risk
A recent Court of Appeal case highlighted the issues of funding and cost recovery. Victoria Cargill reports on the outcome.
Postbox: Lord Sugar's comments need rethink
Having read the online story about Lord Sugar and no-win, no-fee lawyers, I would like to comment that he is simply out to grab headlines.
Personal injury - Government reform: How far will they go?
With Lord Jackson's and Lord Young's reports both being delivered in close succession, the question is now whether or not the government has the appetite to deliver change to the personal injury space with some or all of the recommendations being…
Postscript - Personal injury dispute set to run on
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Elite CEO criticises "exaggerated" assessment of ATE market
Elite Insurance chief executive Jason Smart has argued that the views of Lord Young and Lord Jackson would prevent innocent victims from gaining access to justice.
Pair of insurers join anti-Jackson alliance amid ATE fears
Concerns over the future of the after-the-event insurance market have driven two insurance companies to become founder members of the Consumer Justice Alliance.