
Legal Focus

New government doubles down on strengthening arbitration laws
The Arbitration Act, which received royal assent on February 24, reforms English arbitration law in a number of specific areas

Debunking common misconceptions about insurance and insurance law
Careers in insurance and insurance law can be more diverse and rewarding than many realise – we need to challenge misconceptions about the sector to attract the next generation of industry leaders

The UK must adopt a more joined-up approach to tackling APP fraud
Rising levels of authorised push payment fraud are a cause for concern – a culture of collaboration is needed across all the sectors involved in the fight against cyber crime

Broker commission court cases could have wider implications
Eventual decisions could have broader implications for disclosure of broker remuneration in the general insurance industry

Court-mandated alternative dispute resolution is here to stay
Recent case law and changes to the Civil Procedure Rules mean parties should consider on a continuing basis whether there is an appropriate ADR route to resolve their disputes

D&O market faces growing ESG challenges
Directors’ and officer’s insurers must pay more attention to environmental, social and governance risks than ever before, as ESG accountability is rapidly gaining traction worldwide

Brokers lead in mixed week for insurance stocks
Shares in Aon surge 4.3%, while Marsh McLennan climbs 2.8%, as Lancashire falls 4.1% and Everest loses 3.3% in volatile week

The legal landscape facing directors and officers is shifting rapidly
Directors, insurers and regulators must work together to navigate these challenges and ensure businesses remain resilient in the face of growing risks

CJC’s report on pre-action protocols is underwhelming
Civil Justice Council recommends reforms across various litigation-specific pre-action protocols, including those for personal injury, disease, clinical negligence, construction and professional negligence

California wildfires flag issues of insurance availability
Comprehensive data, artificial intelligence and parametric products could all have a part to play in helping the market provide insurance solutions for customers struggling to obtain cover

A roadmap for insurers preparing for ECCTA compliance
Complying with the UK’s upcoming Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act requires a focus on leadership commitment, risk assessments, fraud prevention and due diligence

The privatisation of justice?
The civil justice system is unlikely to see any new money from the new Labour government
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