Legal
‘Ghost broker’ given 21 month suspended jail term
London-based fraudster tried to make over £39,000 of personal injury claims.
Post-settlement evidence can be used to recover pay-outs
Supreme Court decides insurers can use evidence emerging after a settlement to recover pay-outs.
The new claims legislation that impacts brokers
Stephen Netherway warns that failure to comply with the Third Parties Act will lead to unwelcome costs.
Ex-Biba accountant pleads guilty of £24,000 fraud against trade body
Accountant may be facing jail after case at Old Bailey for stealing money from Biba.
Why ending restrictive covenants would be wrong
Beverley Sunderland explains why brokers need restrictive covenants in business.
Das vs Asplin and others case referred to Crown Court
The private prosecution Das is making against former CEO Paul Asplin and others on fraud and conspiracy charges will be heard at Southwark Crown Court in August.
Ex-Aviva employee sentenced for fraud
Customer manager in Scotland stole over £5,000.
Bluefin settles with Bruce, GRP and Thornton
Case against two more defendants scheduled to continue tomorrow.
Bluefin vs Mike Bruce and GRP trial to start
Trial to be held at the Royal Court of Justice.
Das launches private prosecution against Paul Asplin
Asplin called to criminal court on fraud charges as he denies charge.
Fraudster sentenced after trying to use charity account for car insurance
A Bolton man has been given a suspended six month sentence for attempting to use fake details to buy motor insurance.
Are legal disputes between brokers on the up?
Market ponders apparent rise in the number of legal cases making it to court.
Motor market gears up for new NCD law
Brokers split over effect of new rules on no claims discount protection coming into force on 1 August
Lyndon Willshire joins Temple Legal Protection
Willshire appointment follows the exit of Phil Bellamy who left earlier this year.
Broking Break: Your top five of the week
This week brokers clicked on the court cases, deals and guides on the Insurance Act.
Das takes ex-boss Paul Asplin to court
Court case follows Asplin's suspension in October 2014 and departure in February 2015.
Neil Thornton added to Bluefin vs GRP, Bruce and others case
Former head of commercial division becomes fifth defendant in ‘team move’ court case and trial will now be on 27 June.
Expertise from A-Z - Personal injury reform: Brave new world?
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.