Legal

Legal: Clarity on Smart Contracts & DLT Could Be Good News for Insurers

A landmark “Legal Statement” published this week provides long-awaited clarity on how cryptocurrencies, distributed ledger technology (DLT) and smart contracts might be treated under English law. Following several rounds of public and private consultation, the […]

Insurance & Reinsurance

Joint Bank Accounts Dying Out, As People Lead Financially Separate Lives

In an era of no-fault divorce, co-habiting couples suing each other over rent or utility payments when they break up, is it any wonder that the traditional joint bank account is on the way out, […]

Legal

Road Safety: Speed Awareness Courses Reduce Repeat Offending

New research released today for National Road Safety Week 2019 reveals the most effective measures in tackling the habits of speeding motorists. The figures show that 44% of Britain’s motorists have been caught speeding and […]

Fraud

Landmark Appeal Win For Horwich Farrelly in Travel Sickness Claim Case

This judgement makes very interesting reading for everyone in the insurance and legal sectors. No longer can claimants simply `try their luck’ with a bogus sickness claim. By making false statements they leave themselves open […]

Fraud

Fraud: Horwich Farrelly Helps Bring Dodgy Pastor to Book

 Pastor Stephen Olayinka from Luton was found guilty of contempt of court for making false statements in relation to a personal injury claim insurance claim.  He was sentenced to a three-month custodial sentence and ordered […]

Legal

Legal: DAC Beachcroft Adds Five Partner Team at Glasgow Office

International law firm DAC Beachcroft has announced that a five partner-led team has joined its Glasgow office from BLM Scotland. The appointments further strengthen the firm’s top-tier ranked national Claims Solutions business. Partners Louise Gallagher, […]