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 on the serious injury guide
The serious injury guide was published in October 2015 and has now been available for use for over six months. This two page article sets out the latest on the implementation of the guide.
The voice: Issue 5 2016
Produced by FOIL, this newsletter covers the latest developments relevant to the insurance lawyer community. Topics covered: legal knowledge standards; Enterprise Act 2016; NIHL claimant loses QOCS protection; costs budgeting; insurable interest.
FOIL update: Motor claims
This article sheds light on the key issues relevant to motor claims over the past six months. Topics covered: RTA claims reforms; driverless cars; new laws affecting young drivers in Northern Ireland; credit hire claims in the portal; implications of Vnuk case for UK insurers and MID compliance.
FOIL Digest May 2016
FOIL's digest provides an overview of the latest legal issues impacting the insurance industry. Topics covered: civil litigation review; Enterprise Act 2016; Mesothelioma Bill; bogus NIHL claim; riot damages case - Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co v The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime.
FOIL response to the Ministry of Justice's consultation on claims management regulation
In this consultation response, FOIL provides feedback on the Brady review into the regulation of claims management companies. Topics covered: market abuse; move towards personal injury claims; consumer awareness; the handling of claims for serious injury.
The voice: Issue 4 2016
Produced by FOIL, this newsletter covers the latest developments relevant to the insurance lawyer community. Topics covered: Brady Review into CMCs; court of appeal imposes new test in aggregation case; ECJ finds claims handling is subject to VAT; European construction industry regulation.
FOIL Digest April 2016
FOIL's digest provides an overview of the latest legal issues impacting the insurance industry. Topics covered: insurance fraud and bribery; EU VAT Directive for claims handling services; legislation updates; latest Court of Appeal cases; MedCo; Brexit.
FOIL Update - Brexit: The issues for insurers and their lawyers
Reading the press at the moment you’ll see that the outcome of the Brexit vote is predicted to affect everything from premiership football teams to the safety of pharmaceuticals. This article looks at the key issues from an insurance industry perspective.
The voice: Issue 2 2016
Produced by FOIL, this newsletter covers the latest developments relevant to the insurance lawyer community. Topics covered: small track limit for personal injury claims; fraudulent claims; Parliamentary round-up; cost of large bodily injury claims; fixed costs in clinical negligence.
FOIL update on Insurance Fraud Taskforce report - January 2016
In response to the Insurance Fraud Taskforce’s year-long review into insurance fraud, FOIL provides a summary of the key findings. Topics covered include: small claims track limit; NIHL; limitation; defending claims; recommendations for insurers.