Liability
51 whitepapers and resources
Liability
How to manage construction fire liabilities
There are hundreds of construction fires every year in the UK, leading to delays and spiralling costs for both building owners and contractors. This article looks at how to manage construction fire risk, including the importance of fairly allocating contractual liabilities between parties.
Position paper on liability insurance and emerging technologies
This paper responds to EU discussions relating to emerging technologies and consequential liability insurance needs.
Your quick guide to D&O
Directors’ and officers’ claims have increased four-fold in the past 10 years, yet many businesses still fail to understand its importance in today’s environment. This guide discusses the main aspects of D&O to help brokers in their discussions with customers.
In depth: Autonomous vehicles
Autonomous cars are no longer a futuristic idea and as technology races forward, insurers need to ensure that they aren’t left stuck in the slow lane. This article sheds light on recent developments relevant to autonomous vehicles and the implications for insurers.
Court success: An occupier’s duty is one of reasonableness
Zurich welcomes the court success of Karen Maria O’Rafferty v London School of Economics at the Central London County Court. This is another victory for common sense, coming hot on the heels of Edwards v Sutton, which confirms that an Occupier’s duty is one of reasonableness.
Directors' and officers' innovation: D&O development
With a spate of innovation in the directors’ & officers’ market, how is the cover staying relevant in a constantly changing world? This article sheds light on how insurers can meet the evolving needs of senior executives and address their top five concerns.
Top 100 UK insurers: AM Best commentary
How have the top 100 insurers fared over the past year? What have been the highs and lows faced by the market? This article sheds light on the effect of strong competition and unfavourable claims trends upon UK insurers.
Product liability - food: Leaving a nasty taste
There are many toxic risks when it comes to food manufacture, with the recent Mars chocolate recall prompting businesses to assess their exposure. This article highlights the implications for both SMEs and large corporations affected by product recalls and the importance of obtaining adequate cover.
Video: Expertise from A-Z with Stuart Toal
Given claims inflation and periodic payment orders, is casualty insurance still an attractive option for insurers? In this video, Allianz's Stuart Toal talks to Post’s Stephanie Denton about the impact of claims inflation and PPOs, before explaining why insurers should be supporting their brokers.
Expertise from A-Z - Casualty: Into the unknown
This two page article sheds light on the ever-changing casualty insurance landscape and highlights why insurers and brokers must be aware of all developments when giving advice.