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Liability risk trends 2020
A new report from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has warned that liability exposures for companies around the world are increasing. Factors such as rising litigation, collective redress and large court verdicts, costly and frequent..
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Disability discrimination
Retailers sent guidance on assisting disabled customers
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Covid-19
EU upholds civil liability for vaccine producers
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Covid leads to significant decline in european product recalls
Recalls declined significantly in the second quarter of 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Stericycle Expert Solutions’ second European Quarterly Recall Index of 2020. It said the virus has caused changes in every sector..
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Product Safety
Non-compliance issue over products imported into EU
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Occupational Cancer
EU Commission proposes revision of Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive
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Equality
Garrick Club facing legal action over “men only” rules
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Fraud
Fraudulent claim in UK discovered every five minutes
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E-Cigarettes
US FDA reports drop in e-cigarette use by youth
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Silica Exposure
Action demanded over exposure to respirable crystalline silica
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Monthly Quota
“With home working likely to be the default for many for another six months, employers must recognise that isolation and anxiety could become an issue for some of their workers. To counter this, they should ensure managers are regularly..
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Legal Reforms
Call to review Ireland’s “outdated” compensation model
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Liability Market
Howden to acquire St Giles Legal & Professional Risks
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Arbitration
UK economy benefits from Acas services by £644 million
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Mental Health
BMA calls for mental health support for all healthcare workers
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Risk Management
Home workers need to be own risk manager
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Health & Safety
Banish outdated attitudes to H&S regulation says trade union
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Construction
HSE to target UK construction firms with inspections
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Professional Perils
Law Society responds to IUAs professional indemnity warning
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Public Liability
Legionnaires’ disease must be covered in public liability insurance policies
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Road Safety
Little progress towards reducing road accidents on Britain’s roads, says RoSPA
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Case Update
Court considers contributory negligence, capacity and consent
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Motor
Motor insurance claims down in second quarter, but average value increased
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Tobacco Update
Report warns over tobacco-induced heart disease
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Awards and Settlements
Five-figure settlement for undiagnosed gallstones
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Airmic study reveals harsh market and huge D&O rate increases
A study by Airmic, the UK’s risk management association, into insurance market conditions focusing on renewals and directors’ and officers’ liability (D&O) business has revealed a harsh insurance market and dissatisfaction that..
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Obesity
US adult obesity prevalence on the increase
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US Dimension
Some US trial lawyers “see Covid as an opportunity” – ATRA
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