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Motor insurers and SMEs in firing line as court fee rises are considered
Proposed court fee increases have been criticised by legal experts for countering the government’s aim of reducing the cost of litigation, amid concerns motor insurers and SMEs will be impacted by the changes.
China's largest law firm to merge with Dentons
Dentons is to merge with China's largest firm Dacheng, to create the biggest law firm in the world by lawyer headcount.
Man charged for attack on Aviva mobile phone system
A man who carried out an attack on Aviva's mobile phone system has been charged today (21 January) by the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit.
Foil condemns MoJ court fees hike
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers has criticised a Ministry of Justice proposal to raise court fees in order to subsidise other parts of the court service.
Blog: On the tenth anniversary of Insurance Mediation Directive
On 15 January 2015 the Insurance Mediation Directive will be 10 years old. So how have things changed since?
Bricklayer gets suspended sentence for bogus £200,000 claim
A bricklayer who attempted to a claim approximately £200,000 from Axa in a personal injury scam has been handed a six month jail term, suspended for two years, after pleading guilty to contempt of court.
Video: Preparing for the Insurance Bill
Last year the government introduced the Insurance Bill to Parliament, with the aim of supporting the growth of Britain’s insurance industry and helping customers by updating the 100 year-old rules governing contracts between businesses and insurers.
Airmic welcomes Insurance Bill warranty amendment
Risk management association Airmic has welcomed the reinstatement of a clause in the Insurance Bill that means insurers can deny cover for warranty breaches only if they are relevant to the risk.
Historic Child Abuse: Ensuring justice
The increasing number of historic child abuse cases is placing new demands on public authorities, insurers and liability adjusters seeking the truth
Legal update: Mitigation actions could cut your losses
Michael Burns welcomes a court ruling on the effect of a claimant’s action in mitigation of their loss
Kennedys opens two Scottish offices
Law firm Kennedys has expanded its geographic footprint with the opening of two Scottish offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
BLM hires former law commissioner Hertzell as consultant
Law firm BLM has appointed David Hertzell as a consultant following the end of his tenure as law commissioner.
Insurance Claims Review of the Year 2014 - updated
Having asked the Post Claims Club advisory board for their views on 2014, and hopes for 2015 this is how a number responded.
Blog: Litigation funding, then and now
Conditional fee agreements are an invaluable means of funding litigation both for claimants and defendants, but the government is introducing some changes which could change the face of CFAs
More than 250 Quindell investors seek class action
Law firm Your Legal Friend says it has been contacted by more than 250 current and former Quindell shareholders who are interested in pursuing a class action against the outsourcing company.
AM Best dismisses need for rating action on insurers reliant on TRIPRA
The US federal terrorism programme is to expire on 31 December due to the failure of the US Senate to reach an agreement to extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Protection Reauthorization Act before the adjournment of congress.
Law firm rallying Quindell shareholders for class suit
Law firm Your Legal Friend is encouraging shareholders that have lost money on their investment in Quindell to claim for professional negligence against the outsourcing company's board and advisers.
Legal Update: Disabled Claimants: Compensation for the disabled
Chris Gambs on a recent case ruling on future loss of earnings claims for partially disabled claimants
North of the Border: The ramifications of Smith
Following the Scottish referendum, the UK government established the cross-party Smith Commission to make proposals for devolution of further powers to the Scottish Parliament. These recommendations, if implemented, will see yet further differences…
Blog: Private prosecutions - select wisely
Has the time come for insurers to use prosecution in the criminal courts in order to win the fight against claims fraud?
Multi-defendant asbestos ruling 'significant' for future damages awards
A High Court ruling around compensation in asbestos-related lung cancer cases with multiple defendants will have a significant impact in the way damages in future cases are awarded, law firm BLM has claimed.
Regulated firms to pay for £3.8m FCA report
The cost of the investigation into the Financial Conduct Authority's handling of publicity around a proposed life insurance thematic review is to be borne by the firms it regulates.
Fraud taskforce encouraged to broaden scope beyond motor insurance
Hertzell will invite industry experts to contribute to the work