Product liability
Allianz calls for clarity over subrogation in driverless cars bill
Allianz said it is looking forward to “more clarity” over whether insurers have access to collision data should a driverless car be involved in an accident.
Government sets out insurance framework for driverless cars
The government will set out a framework this week for insurance for driverless cars, a move that has been welcomed by insurers.
Biba launches product recall scheme through CFC Underwriting
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a Product Recall scheme through its member CFC Underwriting.
Blog: Drone regulation
Drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles are now being used across a range of sectors and usage gives rise to some issues.
Time to focus on liability
Most employers don't spend too much time thinking about employers' liability, public liability and product liability unless they actually have a claim. So perhaps it is just as well that the national media is continually drawing attention to tragic…
Contaminated products insurance claims: How to check the costs of a product recall
When handling a product recall claim, insurers need to check the costs are properly evaluated.
E-cigarettes: The new asbestos?
The use of e-cigarettes, or vaping, has grown exponentially since they appeared on the market 10 years ago. When it comes to covering the associated risks, are insurers and brokers playing with fire?
Legal Update: The attack of the dangerous toys
Insurers need to fill the coverage gap for the new high-tech gadgets that may fail, explode and cause fires
Brexit: 100 days on and counting
Three months on from the Brexit vote, what are the likely implications for the insurance market in the UK?
DFT confirms it will amend Road Traffic Act to cover driverless technology and invites insurers to consult on legislation
A government minister has called for the insurance industry to participate in a consultation over regulations surrounding the cover of autonomous vehicles.
Expertise from A-Z: Casualty - All you need is patients
The casualty insurance area witnesses changes to legislation all the time, so insurers and brokers must be on top of their game when it comes to educating and communicating with the employers they work with
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
Legal Update: Hover with caution
The arrival of hoverboards in 2015 suggested that, as in Back to the Future, technology had found yet another innovative and entertaining way to enhance our transport options, even if it was difficult to know if a hoverboard was just an advanced toy or a…
Hiscox raids Catlin for product recall team hires
Hiscox has established a product recall team within its London market business with four new hires.
Halloween Costumes: The burning issue
A high-profile Halloween accident has put the classification of fancy dress costumes into the spotlight, but current standards fall well short of consumer expectations
Product liability comes to fore as motor manufacturers take on autonomous vehicle liability
Motor manufacturers accepting liability for autonomous vehicle crashes does not signal the demise of motor insurance, according to industry experts, who have suggested developments will instead lead to product liability playing a more prominent role.
Blog: Social media's impact on product recall - The ultimate canary in the coal mine?
The Financial Times recently reported that General Motors was using tiny recalls to head off protracted safety campaigns that have battered the automotive industry's reputation. So far, so unrevealing. The automotive sector habitually uses 'soft' recalls…
Volkswagen to begin recall in January 2016
Troubled motor manufacturer Volkswagen will begin recalling cars that have been fitted with emission test-cheating software in January next year.
D&O insurers facing VW payout as emissions scandal rumbles on
The increased use of technology in motor vehicles has been highlighted as a grey area in determining where product liability falls, in light of the Volkswagen emissions scandal, which will likely see directors and officers' insurers on the hook.
Lloyd's issues stark El Nino food supply warning
Lloyd's has commissioned research which shows the potential huge impact an El Nino year could have on the world's food supplies.
AGCS partners with crisis management specialist
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty is partnering with crisis management firm red24 to help manage product recalls and emergency evacuations.
XL Catlin and Bell Pottinger offer Asia product recall media support
XL Catlin's product recall team is partnering with PR company Bell Pottinger in Asia to offer help with the media in a crisis.
C-Suite: Time to help out UK exporters
Expanding into new, exciting business territories brings with it a new range of risks, says Ace Group's David Robinson.
Rate hikes touted as product recall review points to increased insurer exposure
A review into the way companies handle product recall could trigger premium inflation and compound administrative burden as insurers' exposure to recall costs increases significantly, legal experts have warned.