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A Ferry and Bulk Carrier Collision - Four Points of View

Marine | Apr 10, 2019 | English

I recently returned from the American Bar Association’s Admiralty and Maritime Law Committee meeting in New Orleans (March 22-23) where our panel discussion examined the various issues and tasks that should happen following a serious collision...

Why Using Drones Is Taking Off With Insurers

Property | Mar 26, 2019 | English

Although they attract negative press at times, drones are making a real difference in many aspects of our lives, reducing risks to people and slashing costs across industries. We explore their current uses and limitations, and suggest how their use...

Fraud, Extortion, Intimidation - A Homeowners Cyber Policy Can Protect You

Cyber Risk | Mar 27, 2019 | English

The extortion emails were the first sign of what was to come. Nearly four years ago, a client contacted us regarding unusual claims filed by insureds. When logging in to a personal home computer, a homeowner, was greeted by a frozen screen and a pop-up...

InsurTech and Claims Management - An Asian Perspective

L/H General Industry | Mar 28, 2019 | English

Technology is revolutionising the insurance industry in Asia, transforming functions right across the value chain - and the Life/Health sector is not missing out. InsurTech developments, especially around blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and...

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Series: Casualty Matters
Growing Pains in China’s LPPL Insurance Market: Opportunities, Risks and Countermeasures

Issue: Feb 12, 2019| General Liability | English | View in Chinese
Litigation Property Preservation Liability insurance (LPPL) is a Chinese specialty insurance line that has performed well in recent years, but growing pains are beginning to emerge. This article recommends some important countermeasures for insurers.
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Series: Claims Focus
The Landmark Ruling on Punitive Damages in Italy – What Now?

Issue: Dec 21, 2018| General Liability | English
Since the Italian Court of Cassation delivered its startling ruling on punitive damages in 2017 we’ve been paying close attention to how the Italian compensation system would react. This article explores the judgement and its consequences.
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Construction Risks - Is Liability Coverage Just a Commodity?

By Alexander Eistert | Nov 15, 2018 | English | Deutsch

Europe’s construction industry is booming, with positive economic circumstances in many countries driving consistently strong growth. In densely populated areas, demand for new living space continues to grow, alongside the need for professional modernisation...
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Series: Casualty Matters
Class Actions in Australia – A Quarter Century Later

Issue: Jun 14, 2018| General Liability | English
The concept of class actions was introduced into the Australian legal landscape more than a quarter century ago. The article gives an overview on class action proceedings and third-party litigation funding.
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A Ferry and Bulk Carrier Collision - Four Points of View

Why Using Drones Is Taking Off With Insurers

Fraud, Extortion, Intimidation - A Homeowners Cyber Policy Can Protect You

InsurTech and Claims Management - An Asian Perspective

Growing Pains in China’s LPPL Insurance Market: Opportunities, Risks and Countermeasures

The Landmark Ruling on Punitive Damages in Italy – What Now?

Construction Risks - Is Liability Coverage Just a Commodity?

Class Actions in Australia – A Quarter Century Later