Admiral comments all at sea?

Maria Penny (Personal Injury Solicitor)

Henry Engelhardt, head of Admiral, recently commented that the insurance group had increased motor premiums by 12pc over the last year to “compensate for claims inflation”. He also predicted that the trend would continue this year.

However, it is also noted that premiums are likely to rise due to comparison websites, which give the consumer access to cheaper prices without the hassle of telephoning different insurers direct.

It should not be forgotten that we have also seen one of the worst winters in many years Read more »

Response to the Jackson review

Maria Penny (Personal Injury Solicitor)

The Jackson review and report is not, as yet, law but the report highlights several areas likely to be subjected to reform.

The main areas of concern for a Claimant are the suggested ban on recoverability of success fees from the opponent. Read more »

Concerns over new claims process for Road Traffic Accidents

Maria Penny (Solicitor)

Following on from my previous comment, found here, I am concerned about access to justice as some firms may decide not to deal with straightforward claims with a value of less than £10,000 where liability is admitted. Read more »

Don’t get caught out by Third-Party Capture

Maria Penny (Solicitor)

Insurers’ ads to increase over Christmas

Last weeks Law Gazette featured an article on the increasingly controversial subject of Third Party Capture.

The article, Insurers’ PI push, reported that insurers are launching ad campaigns to persuade motorists to “bypass Solicitors and deal directly with the responsible party’s insurer. Read more »