Legal expenses
Allianz launches protection products
Private motor and household products launched
Woolf issues contingency fees warning
Move to US-style fee structure could "destroy professional standards"
To catch a thief
Judgment in the recent case against Moore Stephens raised two issues of particular interest. Suzanne Kearney and Richard Highley explain the implications.
Show your hand
A more open approach to claimants funding arrangements has benefited defendants and professional indemnity insurers — but full disclosure is what's needed, say Julian Miller and Tom Ataii.
Expense spared
With insurers seeking to cut costs, legal spend is an obvious target. Companies are now looking beyond the 'magic circle' firms, seeking fixed rate deals and even cutting outsourced work altogether, writes Victoria Riccalton.
Rough justice or a victory for freedom?
A European ruling on group actions looks set to change the legal expenses landscape. Leigh Jackson looks at the ramifications for insurers in the UK.
LEIG concerned at defamation proceedings insurance changes
Changes to insurance of proceedings ‘introduce great uncertainty’
Arc legal launches helpline for medical tourism market
Insurance provider teams up with solicitors to offer service.
Defamation battlefield
High-profile defamation disputes have prompted legal developments that could hold implications elsewhere. Tim Smith explains why insurers should keep an eye on new rules relating to costs and premium recoverability.
Riad unhappy with ECJ judgment
Legal expenses group disappointed with court ruling.
IGI Insurance assigned A- rating
AM Best hands insurer first credit rating.
Legal Expenses Insurers Group adds new member
Elite Insurance Company joins as ninth member.
Arc legal launches debt counselling
Heath Lambert is the first broker to offer the service to its customers.
Arc Legal announces trio of new appointments
Legal expenses insurer hires operations manager, financial controller and account executive.
IGI joins Legal Expenses Insurance Group
IGI Insurance managing director Keith Wardell explains why it has joined the LEIG.