FOIL
FOIL is THE representative voice of the defendant insurance lawyer community which advances a reforming agenda for a more transparent and proportionate claims environment benefiting claimants and insurers alike.
FOIL’s members are involved in all areas of insurance and comprise lawyers acting predominantly or exclusively for insurance clients (except legal expenses insurers) either practising with law firms, or as barristers or as in-house lawyers for insurers or self-insurers.
In 2017 FOIL celebrated its 25th Anniversary. The organisation is led by practising lawyers, with a revolving one-year presidency. It has a permanent Chief Executive, drawn from a non-legal insurance industry background, who leads a small expert management team responsible for driving forward long-term strategy, maintaining the timely flow of essential information to members and handling all administration. To find out more, please visit: https://www.foil.org.uk
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FOIL Update - Covid-19 developments
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, FOIL joined together with APIL, MASS and SCIL to call upon the Lord Chief Justice to put in place specific measures to allow more flexibility in the court process. Download this two page update to find out more.
FOIL Digest February 2020
FOIL's Digest provides an overview of the latest legal issues impacting the insurance industry. Topics covered: whiplash reforms update; proposal for a draft Fatal Accidents Act 1976 (FAA) (Remedial) Order 2019; the Civil Justice Council and vulnerable witnesses; rehabilitation SFT Roundtable.
The voice: Issue 1 2020
Produced by FOIL, this newsletter covers the latest developments relevant to the insurance lawyer community. Topics covered: intelligence and the claims handler; Part 20 Court Fees; Northern Ireland update; case law developments; the continuing importance of risk assessments.
FOIL Digest June 2017
FOIL's Digest provides an overview of the latest legal issues impacting the insurance industry. Topics covered: Brexit; Civil Liability Bill affecting whiplash claims; GDPR; driverless cars; motor case-law round-up.
FOIL Update: The Government consults on Vnuk
If Vnuk becomes law, the categories of vehicles required to be insured will increase significantly to include, for example, children’s motorised ride-on toys and golf buggies. This article sheds light on the latest developments and the UK Government’s position.
FOIL Update: Establishing fraud and 'fundamental dishonesty'
There have been a number of appeal judgments over the past month on the issue of whether at first instance a judge was right to find that the claimant was dishonest. This FOIL Update sheds light on three recent cases concerning fraud and fundamental dishonesty.
FOIL Update: Driverless cars
This FOIL update sheds light on the UK Government’s plans on the future insurance arrangements needed to deal with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and the changes it proposes to the Highway Code and the Road Vehicle (Construction and Use) Regulations.
FOIL Update on Brexit after the referendum
The political ramifications of the Brexit vote still have a long way to run, and the commercial and financial consequences will not be known for some time. But what happens now? FOIL’s Update highlights the insurance industry’s initial response and the UK’s position following the referendum vote.
The voice: Issue 6 2016
Produced by FOIL, this newsletter covers the latest developments relevant to the insurance lawyer community. Topics covered: cost budgeting; Vnuk judgement and vehicle definition; driverless cars; Government accepts IFT recommendations; three key issues in Scotland.
FOIL Digest June 2016
FOIL's Digest provides an overview of the latest legal issues impacting the insurance industry. Topics covered: European Commission’s proposals to tackle Vnuk; Government sets out future plans for insurance for driverless cars; Government accepts the IFT’s recommendations; developments in Scotland.