Product liability
In-depth: How the life sciences sector is supporting the fight against Covid-19
The industry has found itself under the spotlight for all the wrong reasons during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, one area where it should be singing its praises is life sciences. Post investigates how brokers and insurers have supported the quest for…
Blog: Product recalls - what will happen post-Brexit?
Product quality is essential to business survival, and yet these days, it seems recalls are rarely out of the media. Mistakes happen and processes fail, but it’s often with disastrous consequences to the business and the brand. Andrew Robinson, head of…
Analysis: Florists and flower stockist - Growing cover
The popularity of the Chelsea Flower Show has driven demand for small florists to start up and for larger garden centres to expand. Are their insurance needs being met though?
Blog: How artificial intelligence is altering the landscape of liability for the healthcare industry
Missed, inappropriately delayed, or simply just wrong – these are all types of human diagnostic errors hampering healthcare systems and not only are they more common than you might think, some experts believe these errors to be the third-leading cause of…
Spotlight: Autonomous Vehicles: The insurance implications of a driverless marine cargo market
Similarly to developments in the auto industry, unmanned seafaring vessels could become prevalent in the future. But today the trend is towards partial autonomy. Valerie Hart looks at the prospects of improving vessel performance and safety, hurdles, and…
Analysis: E-vehicles - A missed opportunity?
As people are increasingly switching to electric vehicles, are insurers taking the opportunity to explore this market?
Blog: Counterfeiting - how can insurers help in managing the risks?
Counterfeit goods is a global problem, with the death of more than 200 people in the UK linked to fake Xanax drugs a chilling reminder of the dangers. But Richard Houseago, director of property risks and coverage, Keoghs says that's only the tip of the…
Blog: Opioid epidemic - The pain persists
Britain is in danger of replicating the painkiller epidemic that has ravaged the US. Dorothy Flower, partner, and Emma Kislingbury, associate at RPC, explore how this might impact pharmaceutical companies, medical practitioners, healthcare providers, and…
Blog: Are manufacturers recall ready?
With Brexit looming, manufacturers are facing the logistics of getting products to countries in the European Economic area and back. Natasha Catchpole, practice leader for crisis management and product recall at CFC Underwriting, explains how brokers can…
Charles Taylor bolsters liability team by hiring senior sextet from Vericlaim
Charles Taylor Adjusting has bolstered its complex corporate liability function with the recruitment of six senior adjusters formerly with rival VRS Verclaim.
Legal consultation launched into driverless cars
A wide-ranging consultation has been launched into the legal reforms surrounding driverless cars.
Eateries warned they could face negligence claims following Pret allergy deaths
Coffee chains and similar outlets may face negligence claims following Pret allergy deaths, warn experts.
Analysis: Insuring musical instruments, striking the right notes
Musical instruments require insurance cover that's in tune with their tumultuous lives.
Q&A: Malcolm Hyde, CILA and FUEDI
After working with the European Federation of Loss Adjusting Experts for a number of years, Malcolm Hyde has taken on board the role as president.
Beazley's Catherina MacCabe on the mounting pressure on D&Os
Directors and officers are coming under ever closer scrutiny as pressure is mounting to comply with gender, cyber and environmental requirements, explains Catherina MacCabe, head of the International Management Liability focus group at Beazley.
Blog: E-cigarettes - playing with fire
E-cigarettes may pose unknown health risks, writes Stuart Toal, casualty account manager at Allianz, warning the liability exposures associated with vaping might be slow-burning ones.
Blog: Rise of the robo-diagnosis
BLM partner Greg McEwen considers the liability implications of using artificial intelligence for medical diagnostics.
This week in Post: GDP what?
My colleagues have come up with a creative idea to celebrate the General Data Protection Regulation. First you create a GDPR cocktail with gin, Drambuie, prosecco and rum. Then you take a sip every time you receive an email asking you to update your…
Hundreds of hip implant claims ditched as High Court rules not defective
The High Court has ruled that metal-on-metal hip implants are not defective, in one of the largest product liability group actions in recent years.
Blog: I(nsured), robot
It is unlikely that all robots will require cover, Victor Fornasier and Kathryn Mycock, partner and associate at Hogan Lovells, examine the rationale for compulsory insurance.
XL Catlin's Tania Bensoussan-Arthur on the new trends grabbing the kidnap and ransom market
As demand for kidnap and ransom insurance is rising in France, Tania Bensoussan-Arthur, underwriting manager – specialty, France at XL Catlin, explains why coverage needs to be tailored the buyer's needs.
This week in Post: Results, rumour and regulation
This week the results season well and truly got underway with big names in the UK’s insurance sector reporting back to market on how they fared over 2017.
Analysis: Product recalls: Bringing it back
Whether it’s a tumble dryer that catches fire or baby milk that’s contaminated with salmonella, an increase in safety concerns is putting product recall insurance in the spotlight. With the frequency and severity of claims on the up, there are concerns…
Marsh's Lei Yu on the right cover in the age of product recalls and class actions
While the US has led the consumer rights crusade against defective products, other countries are becoming increasingly protective, writes Lei Yu, managing director, Marsh Hong Kong and Macau.