Lawyer Reynolds Porter Chamberlain is predicting a massive increase in the National Health Service's £2.8 billion legal bill if the Court of Appeal increases personal injury damages next month.

The court is due to hear four test cases involving medical negligence which could tip the balance in favour of higher claims awards being proposed by the Law Commission.

The legal reform body is recommending damages should be increased by up to 100% for personal injury claims worth more than £3,000.

According to MPs, there are more than 15,000 claims against the NHS in the pipeline.


The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.

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