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Claims management companies are to come under the remit of the Financial Conduct Authority. What effect will this have on the sector?
JLT predicts £34m hit at start of year
Bulk of charge comes from settlement costs in Willis court case.
JLT takes £22m hit to settle Willis legal dispute
The two brokers were due in the High Court this month in a case over a 22 person team lift.
Insurance broker sentenced over commission fees fraud
IFED investigation leads to sentencing at The Old Bailey court in London.
Arc Legal and Road Halo offer new distribution model for motor legal cover
Motor prosecution defence insurance can be bought as an add-on or standalone product.
Transactor partners with Winn Solicitors
Move marks software specialist’s first deal with a law firm.
Gallagher v Portsoken trial set for October
Parties dispute terms in injunction order at new court hearing.
UK Broker Summit 2016: Brokers get ready for the Insurance Act
Five key points to keep in mind about the new legislation ahead of its implementation in August.
Bluefin and GRP issue court case statements
Bluefin says it is happy with ruling and GRP states no wrongdoing has been proven as it looks forward to an early trial.
Gallagher welcomes court order success
Claim against Portsoken goes to speedy trial this year.
Gallagher wins injunction to protect confidential information
Broker granted measure in proceedings brought against Portsoken Ltd and other defendants.
Bluefin takes ex CEO Mike Bruce and GRP to court
Broker confirms two existing members of Bluefin staff have been suspended from the company.
Insurance ‘ghost broker’ sentenced
Court dishes out six months jail term suspended for one year.
Gallagher and Portsoken court case continues with more defendants
Case now involves six defendants.
Elite Insurance withdraws from solicitors’ PI market
Insurer cites unsustainable premium prices, fraud and proposed legal changes as factors in the decision.
O'Roarke: Horwich Farrelly is something "completely different"
LV managing director says he will miss the "buzz and energy" at the insurer.
LV’s O’Roarke signs up as Horwich Farrelly chairman
Law firm also reveals new brand and website.
Brokers ‘in the dark’ regarding Insurance Act, says law firm
Research finds that more guidance is needed ahead of August 2016 implementation.
Broker boss cleared of death by careless driving
Broker Sean McClarron found not guilty of causing the death of a motorcyclist.
Post Q&A video: Legal indemnity insurance
Legal indemnity insurance is often seen as an enigma by brokers and customers alike. In this video, Dave Carey, head of real estate, Zurich, sheds light on the main features of legal indemnity coverage, how it can speed up property transactions and…
Enterprise Bill gets tough on claims payment times
The Enterprise Bill proposing to penalise insurers for late payment of claims unless there is a good reason for a delay.
Police investigate data loss at RSA
Stolen data device contained information about thousands of Lloyds Bank customers.
Una survey finds upcoming IPT hike already hitting buying patterns
Research also reveals almost half of consumers remain unaware of November’s tax rise.
Arc Legal teams up with Holistic Insurance
New policy for complementary therapists to include cover for legal representation costs and contractual disputes.