Legal Focus
Insurers warned of increasing health and safety costs
UK’s Health and Safety Executive is showing increased willingness to take action for health and safety offences even where no damage or injury has occurred
Legal London has a bright future post-Covid 19
London’s lawyers look set to remain relevant to the insurance market for the foreseeable future, and in ways not seen before the pandemic for very many years
Charterparty considerations of wind-assisted propulsion
As wind-assisted propulsion is gaining traction as a means to decarbonise, various contractual issues should be addressed to avoid potential disputes between shipowners and charterers
New failure to prevent fraud offence will impact D&O insurers
Insurers should consider the scope of D&O cover provided ahead of the UK’s Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act coming into force
Supreme Court gives clarification on public authorities’ duty of care
Long-awaited ruling has produced a potential defence for local authorities and their insurers in claims of negligence
The advent of autonomous vehicles may increase fraud risk
Insurers developing products for autonomous vehicles must factor fraud into their thinking
Expert determination clause separable in contract dispute
A recent case involving groundworks highlights the need for clarity in contract drafting
Loose language on war and political violence matters
The legal definition of what constitutes rioting for insurance purposes is something which requires sober and steady analysis when a claim is being made following disturbances on city streets
Insurance firms should prepare for a rise in whistleblowing claims
There has been a surge of whistleblowing cases reaching employment tribunals in England and Wales, with ramifications for heavily regulated industries such as the insurance sector
Legal risks and green opportunities in ship recycling
Changing regulations may produce opportunities for marine insurers
Social inflation is increasingly impacting insurers
How successful insurers are in assessing and managing the effects of social inflation will determine how competitive they are
Regulators tighten focus on non-financial misconduct
The financial services sector is under growing scrutiny for non-financial misconduct, as regulators and legislators seek to address behaviours that damage workplace culture and undermine the sector’s integrity
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