By: 2 November 2017

Medical Protection Society: discount rate reform must progress swiftly to stop “unsustainable” costs of clinical negligence

The Medical Protection Society (MPS) has told the Justice Select Committee that legislation to deliver discount rate reform must progress swiftly...

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By: 31 October 2017

Court of Appeal: Judges can make findings of fundamental dishonesty without plea from defendant

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that judges can make findings of fundamental dishonesty, even when such a plea has...

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By: 30 October 2017

Cost of motor insurance reaches record high as ABI urges Government to publish timetable for Discount Rate reform

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has called on the Government to publish a framework and timetable for its Discount...

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By: 27 October 2017

Keeping the pipes clear

Educating policyholders on what can and can't be flushed down domestic pipes could help insurers prevent a flood of claims...

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By: 26 October 2017

Justice Secretary confirms that small claims limit will rise to £5,000 for RTA and £2,000 for other PI cases

Justice Secretary David Lidington has confirmed that the small claims limit in road traffic accidents (RTA) will rise to £5,000,...

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By: 25 October 2017

Mesothelioma sufferer’s treatment to be covered by a periodical payments order for the very first time

Lawyers at Irwin Mitchell have secured a landmark agreement with defendant insurers to cover the future costs of cancer treatment...

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By: 20 October 2017

DWF launches claims management service in France

DWF has launched a claims management service in France as it looks to become a "global partner" for insurers. Called...

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By: 15 October 2017

CEGA introduces automated claims to its end-to-end travel claims management services

CEGA has introduced automated claims to its end-to-end travel claims management services. The claims management and global assistance provider has...

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