Young Professionals Group: Legal Expenses by James Waddy - Commercial Development Manager of Arc Legal Assistance Ltd

The Legal Expenses Insurance market has gone through a massive period of change with a number of legislation changes coming into force over the last few years, as well as regulatory focus from the FCA. The market continues to face further changes with the recent announcement of proposed changes to personal injury claims process through the small claims court.

Learning objectives

By attending this event, delegates will be able to identify:

• the impact of QOCS and the LASPO Act on the Personal Injury claims process, as well as the impact on the recent changes to the Small Claims Court limit for Personal Injury cases resulting from Road Traffic Accidents
• the changes to the Employment Tribunal process
• the key points from the FCA’s Motor Legal Expenses Insurance and Add-On reviews
• the position of FOS regarding the use of non-panel solicitors to service Legal Expenses Insurance claims in comparison to the Webster Dixon LLP v Equity Syndicate ruling