Trade and Industry Bodies
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Trade and Industry Bodies
The Insurance Act 2015: An implementation guide
The Insurance Act 2015 is a real game changer for the industry and will govern every business insurance contract placed, renewed or amended under UK law on or after 12th August 2016. The essential aim of this guide is to equip brokers to cope with the challenges posed by the new regime.
The admin fee rip-off
In this one page article, Rebecca Rutt, senior insurance writer, Money Saving Expert, sheds light on the view that customers are being ‘duped’ by unfair administration fees and why the regulator needs to get involved to enforce a blanket ban on unfair extras.
FOIL Digest May 2016
FOIL's digest provides an overview of the latest legal issues impacting the insurance industry. Topics covered: civil litigation review; Enterprise Act 2016; Mesothelioma Bill; bogus NIHL claim; riot damages case - Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co v The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime.
FOIL response to the Ministry of Justice's consultation on claims management regulation
In this consultation response, FOIL provides feedback on the Brady review into the regulation of claims management companies. Topics covered: market abuse; move towards personal injury claims; consumer awareness; the handling of claims for serious injury.
A "near miss" or too close to the mark? Balancing drone risk and regulation
Given the rapid increase in the volume of drones in use and an eight-fold rise in near-misses with other airspace uses, this CII Thinkpiece focuses on the risks presented by drones, regulatory developments and the types of drones available for leisure, commercial and military purposes.
The voice: Issue 4 2016
Produced by FOIL, this newsletter covers the latest developments relevant to the insurance lawyer community. Topics covered: Brady Review into CMCs; court of appeal imposes new test in aggregation case; ECJ finds claims handling is subject to VAT; European construction industry regulation.
FOIL Digest April 2016
FOIL's digest provides an overview of the latest legal issues impacting the insurance industry. Topics covered: insurance fraud and bribery; EU VAT Directive for claims handling services; legislation updates; latest Court of Appeal cases; MedCo; Brexit.
FOIL Update - Brexit: The issues for insurers and their lawyers
Reading the press at the moment you’ll see that the outcome of the Brexit vote is predicted to affect everything from premiership football teams to the safety of pharmaceuticals. This article looks at the key issues from an insurance industry perspective.
The broker magazine: Issue 1 2016
Geared towards brokers, BIBA's latest magazine covers the latest developments within the insurance industry and provides strategic advice to managers. In this issue: BIBA's parliamentary reception; under-insurance special report; regulatory update; the advantages of proactive broking.
Insurance Fraud Task Force: The problem and the overall conclusions
In this CII Thinkpiece, former Law Commissioner and now Chair of the CII Professional Standards Board David Hertzell sheds light on the work of the Insurance Fraud Taskforce and its recommendations on how fraud can be tackled.