Personal injury (PI)
Postscript - 30 years ago: European insurance launched
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 30 years ago reveals.
Law report: Asbestosis ruling expedient on evidence needed
This law report was contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
View from the top: Ending whiplash woes
Whiplash claims are at the core of the spiralling cost of motor insurance and it is incumbent on insurers to get to grips with the problem.
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.
Law report: Appeals rule out windfalls
This law report was contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Fraud - travel database: Share and share alike
Though shared services are seen as important cost-cutting tools, initiatives have often failed to deliver projected savings. Richard Barrett explains why this happens and how insurers can maximise their returns.
Helpline claims to be hoax victim over texts
National Accident Helpline has claimed to be the victim of a hoax, after being caught up in a Claims Standard Council investigation of unsolicited text messages.
Editor's comment: Don't count your turkeys
Insurers received an early Christmas present last month, when the government appeared to give firm backing to Lord Justice Jackson's recommendations on combating disproportionate civil litigation costs. The ministerial foreword to its consultation…
Interview - Roger Brown: Adding value for members
Roger Brown is nearing his second full year as managing director of the ECIC. Mairi MacDonald talks to him about the changes instigated and challenges ahead.
Warning over reserves as retirement age rises
Insurers have been urged to review their reserve levels, as the proposed abolition of the retirement age could see claimants seeking increased compensation in personal injury cases.
Warning over reserves as retirement age rises – Post in print: 16 December 2010
Senior reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes reports that insurers have been urged to review their reserves, as the proposed abolition of the retirement age could see claimants seeking increased…
GPs report surge in exaggerated personal injuries
The medical profession has witnessed a rise in patients exaggerating the extent of their injuries in order to claim personal injury compensation, research from LV has revealed.
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.
B2 to be phased out after just two years
Beachcroft is to phase out its specialist volume insurance claims brand B2, just two years after its launch.
Bluefin’s Reid predicts closer links with Axa under Blanc – Post in print: 9 December 2010
Reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes a prediction from Bluefin’s Stuart Reid that the recently announced appointment of Amanda Blanc to CEO of commercial lines at Axa, could lead to closer trading…
Towers Watson: Motor insurance model needs to change
Conditions in the UK and European motor insurance market are so difficult that many insurers will have trouble gaining profitability unless a new business model can be developed.
Legal review of the year: Less doing more
Consolidation among insurance law firms was the hot topic for 2010, as they try to meet insurers' demands. Veronica Cowan reports on an interesting year.
RTA Portal appoints new directors
The RTA Portal has appointed a number of its directors to its board including Graham Gibson of Allianz, Martin Ward of Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance and Richard Harris of Ageas.
Lord Sugar slams "vulture-type" lawyers in no-win no-fee outburst
The Apprentice's Lord Sugar has thrown his weight behind Lord Young's plans to cut down agressive no-win no-fee advertising in the UK.
Fire risks - Counterfeit cabling: Getting crossed wires
As electrical contractors install ever-greater amounts of wiring into modern buildings, the rising incidence of dangerous counterfeit cabling should be of serious concern to insurers, builders and homeowners, says Roger Brown.
Postscript - 30 years ago: Korean 747 crash to cost insurers $50m
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a uniqur picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight form 30 years ago reveals.
Returning trio to expand Sovereign offering
The owners of replacement vehicle and personal injury firm Sovereign Automotive are intending to expand their product range to include accident management.
LV insurer of Sussex Arms
LV has confirmed it is the insurer of the Sussex Arms in Paddington, London, the scene of a serious accident in October.
Law report: MIB obliged to pay compensation for accident in Spanish car park
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.