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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.
Legal update: A sea of trouble for conveyancing
Flood Re is widely welcomed, but it also poses risks for those working in the property field and insurers may see a rise in claims, say Hill Dickinson's Ruth Lawrence and Tom Handley. Download this legal update to find out more.
Motor convictions: Covering the convicted
Being convicted of a motoring offence can have serious repercussions as far as insurance is concerned. What are the options for drivers whose cards have been marked? Download Post's article to find out more.
Blocks of flats: Flat out for a better deal
This article studies the challenges posed by insuring blocks of flats. The article looks at the risks associated with modern methods of construction, the shift towards leaseholders and tenants exercising their Right to Manage their buildings, and the implications for brokers and underwriters.
Broker M&A advice: A wise head
When it comes to a major strategic business decision, it is understandable brokers want some hand-holding. But who is best placed to provide professional advice and how much will it cost? Post's article investigates.
Cash-for-crash fraud: Beating the fraudsters
This article sheds light on Wales’s biggest, most “highly organised”, motor insurance fraud to date, why British insurers must improve their detection powers to combat future scams and how new technology can help insurers to identify fraud patterns in real time.
Construction: The fall guys
New safety regulations and sentencing guidelines will place additional pressures on firms to ensure construction safety. Post's article highlights the implications for risk management practices and why it is likely SMEs will find it hardest to comply with the new regime.
Insurance complaints: No more Mr Angry
There is no crisis as far as complaints directed at insurers and brokers go – but even one unfairly treated customer is too many. So, how seriously is this area being taken and are efforts underway to raise standards further? Post's article investigates.
Legal update: Cyber risks
This article highlights why a growing number of cyber incidents mean insurers must prepare to deal with a range of new business interruption liabilities, whilst also contending with increasing informational exposures and the impending European General Data Protection Regulation.
Intellectual property: Protecting bright ideas
It is a sad fact that most businesses only appreciate the value of intellectual property insurance once it is too late. So why is it vital? Post's article highlights the value of intellectual property coverage, especially for smaller organisations.