Legal
The 10 most stupid insurance decisions
What are the 10 biggest bloopers committed by the industry? Tony Cornell gives us his top 10 insurance calamities
Law Society and Prime Professions join forces to help ARP firms
The Law Society has announced it will again offer a scheme to assist law firms who are experiencing difficulty securing professional indemnity (PI) renewal terms.
Top three crash for cash hotspots maintain position in Q2
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has released its second quarter 2011 statistics pinpointing the top 20 areas of the UK affected by crash for cash activity.
Public to foot bill if Quinn family succeed with legal action
Irish policyholders across Ireland will end up paying out if members of the Quinn family are successful in their legal actions against Quinn Insurance.
Regulator warns of bogus firm offering motor cover for young drivers
The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has issued a warning to the public regarding Unique Car Insurance.
SRA to crackdown on ARP
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has claimed it is taking strong enforcement measures against firms in the Assigned Risks Pool (ARP) insurance scheme that are failing to pay their premiums.
Elite makes London recruitment to develop ATE business
Elite Insurance has announced the appointment of Mike Payne as general manager of its London office with a remit to grow the company’s after the event (ATE) insurance business.
FSA sharpens teeth in advance of new powers of intervention
More financial services businesses are being forced to amend or withdraw advertising material following intervention by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) as it clamps down on misleading adverts, Reynolds Porter Chamberlain (RPC) has claimed.
SRA issues ABS guidance ahead of 2012 licences
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published a guide to help prospective owners of alternative business structures (ABS) understand what steps they will need to take to earn an operating licence.
Marsh's new PI offering targets cover issues for small law firms
As another challenging renewal season for solicitors’ professional indemnity (PI) approaches, Marsh has launched a service designed to cater for smaller practices.
SRA to close ARP loophole
The Solicitors’ Regulation Authority (SRA) has confirmed it is to amend parts of the Qualifying Insurer's Agreement (QIA) 2011.
CCV director takes on legal head role at Towergate
Towergate Insurance has appointed Sam Clark to the role of head of legal and secretariat.
Aviva fraudster jailed after pocketing staff bonuses
The head of key accounts management at Aviva’s York offices has been jailed for expenses fraud.
Periodical payments for PI compensation set to rise following appeal case
A landmark court ruling may change the way in which the insurance industry pays out compensation to personal injury claimants.
Riots covered but claim extension unlikely, says Questgates
QuestGates has said that the local police authority has a legal responsibility to reimburse persons who sustain damage to property as the result of a riot under the Riot Damages Act 1886.
Concern as to whether industry will foot the bill for riots
Concern has been raised by brokers as to whether the events over the last few days in London, Liverpool, Birmingham and Bristol will be officially classed as riots under the Riot (Damages) Act 1886.
Further law firms announce merger plans
The partners of Clyde & Co and Barlow Lyde & Gilbert (BLG) have voted for a merger between the two law firms.
See you in court?
The demise of no-win no-fee could leave many SMEs unable to pursue claims in court
Fighting for justice
It is time for the insurance industry to show some courage and take a moral stand against referral fees, says Tony Cornell
New player enters solicitors' PI arena
First Title Insurance has joined forces with Ink Underwriting Agencies to offer professional indemnity insurance (PII) to law firms, for the first time.
Beachcroft and Davies Arnold Cooper merge
Insurance law firms, Beachcroft and Davies Arnold Cooper (DAC), have confirmed that they will merge.
ABS deadline delayed
The 6 October deadline for licensing alternative business structures (ABS) has been delayed until 2012 Insurance Age’s sister title Post has revealed.
Brokers warned to take heed of corporate manslaughter case
Recent charges made under the Corporate Manslaughter Act should serve as a reminder to brokers of the need to advise clients appropriately, Allianz Commercial has warned.
RSA relaunches into legal indemnity market
RSA has announced a strategic partnership with independent broker Litigation Protection to focus on legal indemnity with solicitors and licensed conveyancers as it seeks “a dominant position in the market”.