Spark Issue 28 - March 2011


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In Issue 28, the extent of the motor fraud epidemic in England and Wales is revealed, we comment on the rush to review the Ogden tables, and a recent case highlights the benefits of surveillance.

The rush to Ogden 7?

The rush to Ogden 7?


Article by Andrew Underwood

The Government Actuary has obtained funding for an urgent review of the Ogden tables with a view to publication of Ogden 7 by the end of July 2011.

The hidden cost of railway accidents

The hidden cost of railway accidents

The question of what is an ‘economic loss’ has recently been scrutinised by the courts in the case of Network Rail -v- Conarken Group Limited and Network Rail -v- Farrell Transport Limited

Third Party (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010

Third Party (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010


Article by Matthew Rogers

The 2010 Act received royal assent on the 25 March 2010 and aims to address some of the problems under the old 1930 Act.

Law Commission Issues Paper 7 Consultation Responses

Law Commission Issues Paper 7 Consultation Responses


Article by Peter Unsworth

In July 2010, the Law Commission issued a paper dealing with the insured’s post contractual duty of good faith (Issues Paper 7) which considers the law of fraudulent claims and what remedies are available to insurers.

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