Personal injury (PI)
Legal update - JSB Guidelines: Clarity and consistency
The Judicial Studies Board has published its 10th edition of guidelines for general damages. Paul Parke and Claire Foster examine how the levels of awards have changed since 1992 and highlight some worrying trends.
Claims roundtable - Rising stars: Cream of the crop
Every year, Post's Claims Club identifies and rewards rising stars — who together represent the future of the claims profession. Ant Gould met up with some of this year's finalists to garner their views on the state of the claims nation.
Europe View from the Top: Affinity opportunities
Affinity business in Europe is a relatively untapped market. Despite the economic crisis reducing employment and travel, the long-term trends are very positive. With demand driven by an expanding middle class, increasing healthcare costs and low…
Young's views on economy branded "unacceptable" by PM
The Prime Minister has branded Tory peer Lord Young of Graffham’s comments that most people in Britain have “never had it so good” during “a so-called recession” as “unacceptable”.
Personal injury - Culture change: Care, not cash
A perceptual shift must occur within the industry as well as across the public and the legal profession to replace cash in personal injury claims with care, argues Andrew Pemberton. Without it, the UK will struggle to escape the blame-and-claim culture…
Legal update - Occupiers' liability: No respite for the reckless
Various judgments over the past six years have laid the foundation for courts to back the coalition government's conviction that the state and private land owners should not be held responsible for the reckless risk taking of individuals while on their…
Once-in-a-decade op
The consultation into the implementation of Lord Justice Jackson's proposals is the best window of opportunity the industry has had for more than 10 years to influence change.
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…
Mobile Doctors calls for medical reporting firms to help fraud fight
Medical evidence provider Mobile Doctors has insisted the reporting profession can help reduce personal injury claims.
Apil rejects MoJ personal injury stance
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has responded to the government's launch of its consultation on the Jackson Review proposals.
Markel Spain appoints accident and health underwriter
Markel has named Carlos Ballesteros as accident and health underwriter for its Spanish business.
Markel Spain appoints accident and health underwriter
Markel has named Carlos Ballesteros as accident and health underwriter for its Spanish business.
Postscript - Personal injury dispute set to run on
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.
RBSI leaves door open for further reserving
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has not ruled out the need for further personal injury claims reserving after setting aside another £100m during the third quarter of the year.
Motor increase is not a 'market failure'
The increase in motor insurance premiums is problematic without being a "market failure" according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association.
Legal update - NHS funding: The right to free care
A Primary Care Trust recently argued that a woman injured in a road accident was not eligible to receive NHS care due to winning a payout from her insurer. Glyn Jones explains the facts and implications of this case.
Warning over PI cost rise
Insurers could see personal injury costs rise due to a government review of 'discount cost rates' on compensation.
Biba outlines eight point motor insurance plan to government
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has called on the Government to implement an eight point plan to reduce the spiralling cost of motor insurance.
Lord Chancellor agrees to review discount rate for PI claims
An agreement by the Lord Chancellor to review the discount rate has been welcomed by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.
RBSI boss pleased with progress during "an important quarter"
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance CEO Paul Geddes has hailed the three months to 30 September as "an important quarter" in which "progress" has been made.
Justice must not be denied by court closures
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has called on the government to give a guarantee that injured people in England and Wales are not left with a restricted access to justice because of proposed cuts.
MIB mulls appeal followingoverseas motor injury ruling
The Motor Insurers' Bureau is facing a surge in personal injury claims, following a landmark appeal court ruling last week.
Deloitte: motor loss could be worse than 2009
The motor insurance market is at a "turning point" according to Deloitte, which has predicted that the sector will make losses of £1bn in 2010.
HCML confirms new COO
Simon Dawson, a former senior executive at ACM/BGL benefits, has joined Health & Case Management.