A senior personal injury lawyer and former president of the Law Society has said insurance firms “are laughing at you all” after a sharp decline in personal injury awards was not matched with a decrease in insurance premiums.
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‘Colossal’ drop in personal injury awards which fall by 42% after new guidelines
PIAB guidelines have ‘immediate and colossal’ impact on insurance payouts
Call for super tax on insurers who are accused of turning Ireland into ‘treasure island’
Insurance companies have been accused of turning Ireland into “treasure island” with claims they are on course to make super-profits this year.
FBD must cover publicans’ losses for early closures and closed bar areas
The High Court has ruled that FBD Insurance plc must pay publicans for losses arising from the early closures of premises which occurred from 10 August 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In a 201-page judgment, Mr Justice Denis McDonald held that the early closing requirement was a government-imposed closure and therefore fell within the ambit of FBD’s policy.
Senator wants fines and jail time for people who make false insurance claims
Independent Senator Ronan Mullen plans to end the risk-free injuries assessment roulette wheel where lying carries no penalty.
High Court requests ‘outstanding issues’ be resolved before it determines Covid pub damages
The High Court has clarified certain issues raised in four publicans’ ongoing test actions over FBD’s failure to pay out on business disruption claims caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Payment of €2m to Setanta claimants approved by High Court
The State Liquidator and Insurance Compensation Fund (ICF) is now to be held liable for the outstanding Setanta payouts.
Insurers warned to pass on personal injury savings to consumers
Insurance companies have been warned not to undermine the new personal injuries guidelines by settling claims for higher amounts.
Opinion: It’s time for the insurance industry to honour its promise on lowering premiums
Jason O’Sullivan, solicitor and public affairs consultant, calls on Irish insurers to make good on their promises to lower premiums.