NHS claims steady but costs rise, reports NHS Resolution
Clinical negligence claims against the NHS are falling as a proportion of the number of treatment episodes, but concerns remain about rising costs, according to NHS Resolution’s annual report and accounts
Clinical Negligence Debate 2020 confirmed
The Clinical Negligence Debate is returning to The Midland Hotel in Manchester next year. The day-long conference is taking place on 20 February 2020
Ageas appoints new chief risk officer for UK
Evan Waks will become Ageas UK’s chief risk officer in September. He is an experienced insurance professional with a career spanning 30 years
More reaction to discount rate change
Reaction to yesterday’s change to the personal injury discount rate is continuing to pour in, with insurers, law firms, trade groups and other organisations split on whether the UK government went far enough
Discount rate of -0.25% comes into effect
Justice minister and lord chancellor David Gauke has set the personal injury discount rate at -0.25%. The new rate will be in place for up to five years
Pro Global to help insurers respond to cyber risk
Pro Global has launched a cyber audit practice to support the insurance industry’s response to cyber risk. The practice has been developed in partnership with cyber and information security services expert Cyber Security Associates
Davies Group completes second acquisition of 2019
Davies Group has acquired of GBB and Banwells, adding to its specialist motor claims capability
DAC Beachcroft develops AI tool for liability assessment
Law firm DAC Beachcroft has collaborated with insurtech startup Automated Insurance Solutions and motor repair and claims flow specialist Audatex to develop BAIL, an online artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool that assesses liability following a motor accident
MGA model increasingly attractive in London market
The UK’s MGA market looks set to become an ever more popular feature of the London market, according to recent Clyde & Co survey
EQL launches AI physiotherapist
EQL has unveiled its debut product designed to act like a physiotherapist and provide a triage tool for multiple issues
Broker Innovation Awards finalists revealed
Head over to the Broker Innovation Awards website to view the shortlist for the event that recognises the use of technology and novel ways of doing and facilitating insurance business in the UK
Plexus Law secures lateral hires from Kennedys
Plexus Law has secured the services of a team of 17 lawyers and 10 support staff from Kennedys. The hires will be based in new offices in Taunton and Chelmsford
Markerstudy secures crash-for-cash convictions
Markerstudy and its law firm, DWF, have secured convictions against a fraudulent claimant and the man who acted as a decoy to carry out a crash-for-cash scam.
BLM partners with LSE to create new AI insurance tool
Law firm BLM has launched a suite of online analytics, case management and communications tools for insurers and corporate clients
Amanda Blanc resigns from Zurich
Amanda Blanc is stepping down as chief executive officer for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Zurich just nine months after taking up the role.
Harrison Associates earns third CARF accreditation
Harrison Associates has once again received accreditation from CARF for both case management and expert witness (independent evaluation) services
Price Forbes security practice launches
Independent wholesale broker Price Forbes has set up a new security risks practice
Rob Smale joins Claims Consortium Group board
Rob Smale has joined the board of property specialist Claims Consortium Group as a non-executive director
HCML strengthens spinal and catastrophic injury team
Declan Egan has joined the spinal and catastrophic injury case management team at HCML, while Kate Barton has been promoted
Wrisk and Allianz Automotive team up
Wrisk has signed an agreement with Allianz Automotive to jointly offer new insurance products on its platform at the point of sale at the dozens of automotive brands with which the insurer partners
Lloyd’s underwriters eye up uninsurable risks
A group of Lloyd’s of London underwriters is aiming to speed up insurance and reinsurance product development for new and emerging risks
Director gets 12-year ban after agricultural insurance fraud
A company director who submitted fraudulent insurance claims for stolen agricultural equipment has been banned from acting as a company director for 12 years
Nexus Group brings in van der Veer to manage MGAs
Nexus Group has appointed Marc van der Veer as chief executive officer of European ventures. He joins from The Ardonagh Group
Ecclesiastical reports on risks in charity sector
Charities need to take a longer-term view of risk or face increasing threats to their prosperity and security, according to Ecclesiastical Insurance
Suspended prison sentences for crash-for-cash trio
Two siblings and their friend have received suspended prison sentences for their roles in a crash-for-cash scheme targeting a pregnant woman