Ministry of Justice (MoJ)
Insurers call for full implementation of Jackson
While Zurich and Aviva have welcomed the move to ban referral fees, both insurers said it needed to be part of a wider set of reforms.
Insurers see referral fee ban as important first step
The Association of British Insurers (ABI)and Axa have welcomed the government’s announcement that they will ban the selling on of personal injury details for referral fees.
Government to ban referral fees
The government has pledged to ban the use of referral fees as part of what it calls its commitment to curb compensation culture.
SRA slams suggestions it is responsible for ABS delay
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has hit out at the assertion that it was responsible for the delay in the authority becoming an approved regulator of Alternative Business Structures (ABS).
ABI appeals to MoJ to cut consumer legal costs
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has called for reform of Britain’s civil litigation system, after claiming that millions of consumers are losing out as a result of the high legal costs involved in dealing with personal injury claims.
National broker welcomes Bribery Act delay
JLT’s D&O liability team has welcomed the delay to implementation of the Bribery Act claiming there is too much uncertainty around the Act.
Delay to Bribery Act should not distract businesses, says PWC
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has confirmed that the Bribery Act, due to come into force in April, will be delayed until it has issued further guidance to businesses.
Legal - Compensation Claims: Seeing sense on compensation culture
The law regarding risk perception, negligence, responsibility and compensation is about to undergo a massive overhaul, writes Andrew Parker.
Plea for MoJ to get tough on lawyers' PI abuse
Allianz has called for the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to crack down on claimant lawyers it claims have abused the new personal injury claims system.
FSA unveils transformation timetable
The face of the Financial Services Authority (FSA) will start its transformation at the start of next year.
Third Parties Act 2010: Ending the uncertainty
After a wait of 80 years, the Third Parties Act has finally been reformed. Nicola Billen looks at the problems with the original and how the new Act shapes up.
News: Allianz committed to grow motor book with brokers
Allianz Commercial has signalled its intent to work closely with regional brokers to grow its motor trade book by 11%.
ALP amends online ATE offering ahead of MoJ reforms
Abbey Legal Protection (ALP) is amending the premium model of its online after-the-event (ATE) insurance service, Accident Line Protect Plus, ahead of claims reforms due to take effect on 30 April.
DAS to launch revised ATE scheme
The after-the-event (ATE) trading division of DAS, 80e, has unveiled the latest version of its scheme Justice Solutions.
News Analysis: RTA reforms set to launch
Emmanuel Kenning investigates the changes designed to make personal injury claims from road traffic accidents simpler, quicker and cheaper
The Ministry of Justice reforms
The Ministry of Justice reforms for low value road traffic accident personal injury claims, valued between £1,000 and £10,000, are due to be implemented on 30 April. The live date was deferred from 6 April.
Reportage: The legal expenses landscape
Louise Meeson asks what is on the horizon for the legal expenses sector following the implementation of the Ministry of Justice reforms and explores the implications of the Jackson proposals.
Parliament considers MoJ reforms
Parliament is considering the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) fast-track cost regime reforms for low level road traffic accident personal injury claims.
Law firm welcomes Government terrorism decision
British victims of terror attacks overseas will be eligible for compensation