Parts of the new rules designed to cut the cost of civil litigation are to be reviewed by the judge responsible for implementing the reforms. Mr Justice Ramsey, charged with introducing the Jackson reforms (see Brunel News July), revealed that…read more
Innocent non-disclosure changes proposed
The risk of insurance claims not being paid due to innocent non-disclosure is major worry for corporate insurance buyers according to a recent survey of risk managers. Fortunately new disclosure proposals put forward by the Law Commissions could resolve the…read more
Brunel acts to protect solicitor clients following Berlinerer PII uncertainty
Brunel Professional Risks has acted swiftly to protect all its solicitor professional indemnity insurance clients, following concerns that regulated insurer Berliner Versicherung Aktiengesellschaft (Berliner) will be unable to accept any solicitors’ PII risks for the year beginning 1 October. Russell…read more
Beware offering unsolicited advice professionals warned
Volunteering advice beyond the terms of an engagement letter can land professionals in hot water after an accountant was found liable for giving negligent tax advice not requested by his client. The case of Hossein Mehjoo v Harben Barker has…read more
Brunel Professional Risks wins prestigious national award
Brunel Professional Risks has won the British Insurance Awards – Commercial Lines Broker of the Year – SME/mid-corporate award for 2013. The prestigious national award was presented to Brunel’s managing director, Russell Lane by comedian Jimmy Carr at a sparking…read more
Jackson Reforms to cut the cost of civil litigation
The cost of litigation could fall in the civil justice system following reforms which will bring welcome to relief to professionals and their insurers in negligence cases. The new rules, known as the Jackson reforms, introduced on 1 April 2013,…read more
Brunel acts swiftly to protect Balva solicitors’ PII policyholders
Brunel solicitors’ PII clients have the reassurance of 2013-14 insurance and were offered the opportunity to opt for a full open market appraisal. Brunel Professional Risks acted swiftly to protect all its solicitor clients affected by the suspension of Latvian…read more
Don’t turn a blind eye to suspicious commercial behaviour
A clear test for commercial dishonesty has been set out in the recent case of Stokors SA and others v IG Markets Ltd. It will be valuable in helping professional firms to manage their client relationships if they suspect that…read more
Late notification leaves insured out of pocket
Delaying notification of a claim nearly left a self-employed electrician completely uninsured following a blaze at a recycling centre. Eventually he was found personally liable for 15{0a6a65c996ed4169444354e707b897cdb00dbefc1d0429e8febb9bf11027ba53} of the loss, some £300,000, leaving his insurers NIG to pay 85{0a6a65c996ed4169444354e707b897cdb00dbefc1d0429e8febb9bf11027ba53} of…read more
Brunel expands wholesale professional indemnity broking business
Brunel Professional Risks has expanded its wholesale professional indemnity insurance (PII) broking arm to handle rapidly growing demand from brokers across the UK. Two new Brokers have joined the wholesale team, which has signed 150 agencies and delivered £6.2 million…read more