UK Insurance News

Every day, every one of us is faced with the possibility of being involved in a personal accident or a life-changing injury.  Either way, it can be very painful and in worst cases, escaping death, can leave you with a lifetime disability and unfit to work.
Some accidents and injuries can be avoided by following the [...]

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The Government Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke’s announcement that the current ‘no win, no fee’ rules will be reformed, has been applauded by the Association of British Insurers (ABI), who have been campaigning for a change to the current system for some time.
In his announcement Clarke said that a reform was needed to “put the brake [...]

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The ‘blame culture’ that spreads like wildfire during times of recession and falling property values, has caused an increase in the number of surveyors and estate agents being sued for negligence over property matters in the last year.
There were 25 commercial or residential cases against surveyors or estate agents in 2009, compared to just one [...]

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A landmark judgement found in favour of low level asbestosis sufferers is likely to launch an avalanche of compensation claims, says a leading UK law firm.
Gordon Beddoes and William Cooksey had brought their case to Newcastle County court in March this year, claiming against Vintners Defence Systems and Vintners Armstrong. Both men suffer from breathing [...]

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