By: 21 June 2017

Queen’s speech: PI reforms to go ahead

The new Government has confirmed that it will press ahead with reform to low value personal injury (PI) cases. Theresa...

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By: 30 May 2017

Date confirmed for 2018 clinical negligence Claims Media conference

Next year's clinical negligence Claims Media conference will take place on 28 February 2018 in Manchester at the Midland Hotel....

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By: 24 May 2017

UK discount rate must better reflect investment strategies, says International Underwriting Association

The UK discount rate must better reflect investment strategies, be subject to regular review and set by a politically accountable...

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By: 14 May 2017

“Not fit for purpose” discount rate law must change, says Medical Defence Union

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has said that the law governing the discount rate is "not fit for purpose" and...

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By: 30 March 2017

MoJ hints that future discount rate calculation will be based on expected returns from investments made by claimants

The Ministry of Justice has said that any new framework for setting the personal injury discount rate should depend on...

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By: 26 March 2017

ABI says that increase in inflation requires a “more sensible” Discount Rate

The Association of British Insurers has said that the 0.5% increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation measurement requires...

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By: 8 March 2017

Budget reaction: Chartered Insurance Institute bemoans lack of movement on Insurance Premium Tax

The Chartered Insurance Institute has expressed regret at Philip Hammond’s decision to not use the Budget as an opportunity to...

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By: 2 March 2017

Top clinical negligence lawyers gather at Claims Conference in Manchester

Some of the UK's leading clinical negligence lawyers gathered at the Claims Conference on 1 March to hear about how...

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