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M&A best practice for insurance firms
Insurance sector mergers and acquisition are often far from simple and can be fraught with unexpected delays and hidden risks
What insurers need to know after changes in the construction industry
Renewed regulatory focus on health and safety risk management in the construction industry has implications for insurers
Emerging risks associated with weight loss drugs
Insurers and legal professionals must work hand in hand with healthcare providers and regulators to build a consensus around safe usage, fair liability allocation and effective risk mitigation
The UK government’s fraud reduction strategy has implications for insurers
The Public Authorities (Fraud Error and Recoveries) Bill seeks to modernise the government’s approach to fraud investigation and recovery though a series of new powers
AI use in the courts brings its own risks
Recent cases highlight the risks of using AI as a source when it comes to court cases
Allergen risks are fast becoming a frontline issue for insurers of hospitality operators
Allergic disease is the most common chronic condition in Europe, with four in 10 British adults now suffering from at least one allergy. With allergy rates surging and the UK among the worst affected, litigation risks are rising sharply
Vicarious liability and contracted bouncers – haven’t we been here before?
The case of Burger v JD Wetherspoon and Risk Solutions BD demonstrates the need for close analysis of the factual circumstances, as superficially similar cases can give rise to entirely different conclusions
Is W&I insurance a passing trend or a growing phenomenon in France?
The continued expansion of the warranty indemnity insurance product in the French market will hinge on its flexibility and the value it delivers to both buyers and sellers
Supreme Court hands down landmark ruling on building remediation costs
Developers can now pursue negligent designers and contractors for legacy defect claims
South Africa moves to mandate mediation in high courts
New directive, which seeks to remediate the congested civil trial roll, will have an impact on insurance disputes
Rethinking insurance in wartime Ukraine
Most Ukrainian insurers now offer some form of coverage for war-related risks and are engaging international partners in specific projects and products
The use of AI in claims
A new project is seeking to gauge the use of AI across the insurance market
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