Ministry of Justice (MoJ)
Industry reacts to discount rate change
Insurance industry specialists have welcomed the government moving the personal injury discount rate to 0.5% with PwC calculating it will lower motor premiums by £50 on average.
MOJ defends discount rate decision
The government hits back at criticism from the ABI pointing out a rate of between 0-1% was never guaranteed.
Ogden: Brokers and insurers want discount rate of betwen 0 - 1%
Poll suggests two thirds think the rate should settle at between 0 - 1%.
Consultation on discount rate launched
Insurance industry says the release of the paper is an important step forward in helping to get a fair, modern way to set the rate.
Crash for cash incidents up 50% in 2013, says Aviva
Provider calls for stronger sentences for fraudsters.
MoJ cracks down on fraud with new claims rules
Government measures include a ban on claims incentives.
MoJ to introduce independent whiplash panels in 2014
The government has launched a crackdown on whiplash fraud as part of a series of measures to reduce the cost of running a car.
MOJ to name rule breaking CMCs online
The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has revealed that it will be logging any breach of the rules by claims management companies (CMCs) online for consumers to check.
Transport committee in whiplash investigation
The Transport Committee has called for evidence on reducing the number and costs of whiplash claims.
MOJ shuts another 200 claims companies
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has confirmed that between April and November last year it closed 209 claims management companies.
Biba supports MoJ's whiplash consultation
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) supports the government's consultation designed to reduce the number and cost of whiplash claims.
Mixed reaction to government proposals on whiplash
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has welcomed the government's plans to take tough action on tackling rising whiplash claims, amid criticism it is "cheap political point scoring".
Government to tackle whiplash claims
The government will today unveil plans to tackle what it has described as “the huge number of whiplash claims which have been pushing up costs”.
The uncertainty of being an insurer
Brokers need to understand current legal developments to correctly advise clients, explains Tony Cornell
CMCs warned they could face closure over compliance failures
Claims management companies (CMC) must comply with regulation or risk being shut down, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has warned.
ABI accused of playing 'cynical and duplicitous game' over portal fees
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has reportedly advised members to start negotiating with offers of £150 for legal fees in low value claims.
Brokers face income hit after Ministry of Justice closes CMCs
Closure of claims management companies could lead to significant losses for some smaller brokers
Referral fee ban lacks definition and will "damage access to justice"
The LASPO Bill represents “a litany of missed opportunities for the personal injury system” according to John Spencer, director of Spencers Solicitors.
Almost 20% of CMCs closed by MoJ last year
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) closed down around one in five claims management companies in the past year, according to figures obtained by the Law Society Gazette.
Claims management companies come under political scrutiny
The Ministry of Justice has launched an investigation into claims management companies following complaints that they are blocking up the compensation system for mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI).
Arc slams MoJ employment tribunal fees proposals
Arc Legal Assistance has called on the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to rethink proposals to charge individuals fees of up to £2,000 or more to bring employment tribunal cases.