Whiplash compensation rules in England and Wales have changed significantly in recent years, affecting how lower-value road traffic accident injury claims are assessed and settled. The reforms are no longer proposed changes. They have been in force since 31 May 2021, introducing fixed compensation tariffs for qualifying whiplash injuries, a requirement for medical evidence and…

The Managing Director of Earby-based West Craven Insurance Services has this week urged businesses to exercise greater caution when arranging insurance cover and to avoid the often-overlooked risks of under-insurance. Ian Clarkson has warned that economic pressure and cost-cutting measures, particularly during periods of recession, have led many small and medium-sized enterprises to make insurance…