Legal expenses
Sports sponsorship: A sporting frenzy
At first glance, sports stars and insurers wouldn't appear to have much in common but, with the benefits of sports sponsorship proving their worth, Daniel Dunkley asks is it any wonder everyone is trying to get in on the action?
Dual expands P&C offering
Dual Corporate Risks has launched a packaged office product as the inaugural product from its new property & casualty division.
DAS shuffles corporate partnerships team
Legal expenses insurer DAS has made two changes within its Corporate Partnerships Division.
Arc wins Aviva legal expenses deal
Aviva has appointed Arc Legal Assistance to provide household and travel legal expenses to its personal lines customers.
Legal update - legal expenses insurers: Freedom of choice?
Can legal expenses insurers still oblige policyholders to use their panel solicitors in light of a recent European Court of Justice decision and communications from the Financial Services Authority? Mark Lee seeks to unravel the complexity of the issue.
Arc Legal moves into marine legal expenses
Arc Legal Assistance is to launch a dedicated yachting and marine pleasure craft legal expenses cover and claims service.
Health & Safety - Enforcement: Changing priorities
A new report claims the Health & Safety Executive has eased off on enforcing key provisions of health and safety law. Chris Green looks into the issue.
Jackson Review increasing demand for BTE Insurance
First Assist Legal Protection claims the Jackson Review has led to a “surge” in business for 'before the event' insurance cases.
MSL unveils new legal expenses policy
The firm has launched a new legal expenses policy for businesses, which provides up to £50,000 financial protection for legal costs per claim.
DAS lands Paymentshield account
Legal expenses firm DAS has been appointed by Paymentshield to provide its landlords protection policy to its Letting Agents Solutions scheme.
Government accused of 'self interest' over Jackson
Legal expenses insurers have accused the government of serving its own interests following its decision to discuss the implementation of the Jackson Review this autumn.
Allianz backs “positive” Jackson Review consultation
Insurer Allianz has backed the government’s consultation on implementing sections of Lord Justice Jackson’s Review of Civil Litigation Costs.
Master of the Rolls welcomes Jackson review plans
Master of the Rolls Lord Neuberger has backed the government’s decision to launch a consultation aimed at implementing the recommendations of Lord Justice Jackson’s Review of Civil Litigation Costs.
Government outlines Jackson Review implementation plans
The government is set to launch a consultation on implementing the recommendations laid out in Lord Justice Jackson’s Review of Civil Litigation Costs.
L&G promotes add-on policies
Legal & General is rolling out a campaign promoting the value of cover such as extended accidental damage, personal possessions and family legal protection that can be added to standard household insurance policies.
Ex-Erinaceous boss returns
Former Erinaceous boss Andy Halstead has returned to the insurance market with a new property venture called Rent On Time.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking - Legal expenses: Five go forth
Fresh from surveying broker readers, Insurance 360's Peter Joy lifts the lid on the service provided by the UK's five leading legal expenses insurers — as their brokers experience it.
Legal expenses - SME: Risky business
With employment and contractual disputes on the up since the downturn, many businesses are in greater need of legal expenses insurance. Why, then, is demand and take-up by SMEs still low, asks Sam Barrett.
Aviva tender sees three million policies switched
Arc Legal Assistance is set to take over Aviva's home and travel legal expenses book from rival provider DAS.
Affinity news: Go bespoke or reach out to others
Post’s Affinity 2010 event was held in London last week, brining together key players in the sector – from insurers, brokers, affinity brands and other suppliers – to learn about and debate the latest developments.
NIG launches property product
NIG will launch its premier property owners product to a broker panel on the 6 July.
DAS opens up shop in Canada
DAS UK Group has confirmed that its new Canadian subsidiary, DAS Legal Protection Insurance Company, will start writing business in Ontario on 5 July.
DAS names ATE and special risks boss
DAS Legal Expenses Insurance has appointed Mark Rhoder as its new head of after-the-event insurance and special risks.
Ex-Fusion bosses outline MGA plan
The new managing general agency led by Fusion founders Kevin Pallett and Geoff Crisp aims to establish at least five offices as it gears up for its launch next year, backed by Bermuda-based insurance group Aspen.