SRA issues warning notice over holiday sickness claims
The sharp increase in holiday sickness claims has led the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to issue a warning notice that reminds solicitors of their duty…
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Many holidaymakers having travel insurance claims rejected after not declaring conditions such as high blood pressure
Many holidaymakers are having their travel insurance claims rejected due to their failure to declare pre-existing conditions such as high blood pressure. MedicalTravelCompared.co.uk, the specialist…
Regulator shuts down holiday sickness CMC after it is found to have encouraged claimants to fabricate evidence
The Claims Management Regulator has stripped a holiday sickness claims management company of its licence after it was found to have encouraged holiday-goers to fabricate or…
Tour operators are unfairly delaying compensation payments for holiday illness claims
Just Costs Solicitors has accused some of Britain’s largest tour operators of delaying compensation payments for holiday illness claims – even when ordered to do…
Travel specialist Paul McClorry joins Hudgell Solicitors
Paul McClorry, a travel litigation and serious accidents abroad claims specialist, has joined Hudgell Solicitors’ senior management team. McClorry, who has previously headed up travel…
Thomas Cook hails “clear message” to dishonest claimants after winning significant sickness claim
Thomas Cook has successfully defended a holiday sickness claim that it says will send a clear message to dishonest claimants. The claimants were ordered to…
Payment technology: giving claims a smoother journey
John Sharman at Tuxedo Money Solutions explains how a streamlined payment process could benefit the claimant and insurer alike, all while enhancing a travel agent’s…
ABTA launches tool to urge MPs to force holiday sickness claims into fixed costs regime as fraud situation reaches “critical point”
ABTA has launched a tool for travel industry businesses and members of the public to email their local MP, urging them to write to Justice…
Fintech firm says it has created “revolutionary” new software in flight delay compensation space
Fintech specialist Allay has launched FlightDeck, a new flight delay claims management platform, which is says quickens the claims process for both airline operators and…
Jet2 teams up with Mallorcan authorities to tackle growing issue of false sickness claims
Intelligence on individuals engaged in touting and creating false sickness claims will now be shared by Mallorcan Police, the Guardia Civil and Europol, who will…