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New code for third-party capture revealed by ABI
Industry News : 25 February 2014
A new voluntary code of conduct for members dealing with RTA victims has been revealed by The Association of British Insurers (ABI).
No sign of RTA claims decreasing despite ban on referral fees
Industry News : 17 June 2013
Recent figures published by the RTA Portal Company have revealed that in April this year, 79,483 claims were opened. This, astonishingly, was the month in which the ban on referral fees and other Jackson reforms came into action.
Doctors Chambers- Headline Sponsor at the first Modern Law Conference
Company News : Industry News : 10 May 2013
‘No transitional period’ says SRA on referral fee ban
Industry News : 26 March 2013
Personal injury firms were today warned by the Solicitors Regulation Authority that there will be ‘no transitional period’ when the referral fee ban comes into force next week.
MPs launch new investigation into whiplash claims to see if insurance premiums can be reduced
Industry News : 15 March 2013
A new investigation focused on cutting the number of whiplash claims to reduce car insurance premiums is being launched by MPs.
Ellman: Whiplash claims inquiry to begin later this year
Industry News : 8 March 2013
It has been revealed that an inquiry into whiplash claims led by the House of Commons transport select committee will begin later this year.
RTA Portal fee cuts confirm sectors worst fears
Industry News : 28 February 2013
It was confirmed today by justice secretary Chris Grayling that RTA Portal claims worth up to £10,000 will have their fixed recoverable costs slashed to £500.
Rules for post-Jackson civil justice system set out by MOJ
Industry News : 21 February 2013
The Ministry of Justice has outlined how the Jackson reforms will work when the majority come into effect on April 1st.
Grayling increases small-claims limit to £5,000 in whiplash reduction plan
Industry News : 11 December 2012
Justice secretary Chris Grayling’s long-awaited blueprint to reduce the number of whiplash claims will be revealed today.
Government cuts RTA costs by £700
Industry News : 22 November 2012
It has been revealed that low-level claims handled through the RTA Portal Scheme are set to have £700 from the fixed recoverable costs slashed by the government.