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Series: Insurance Issues
Social Inflation In the U.S. – An Issue for European Insurers?
Issue: Sep 30, 2020
General Liability EnglishFor some time now, "social inflation” has been in the news in connection with the U.S. Motor and General Liability insurance market. This article describes what's behind the term and explores whether this dynamic also affects European insurers with business...
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Series: Casualty Matters
The Reform of Class Action in Italy – How Will it Impact Insurers?
Issue: Sep 08, 2020
General Liability EnglishDespite being introduced into the Italian legal system in late 2007, and enacted in July 2009, class actions are still a rarity in Italy. However, the recent introduction of a comprehensive reform framework means things could be about to change.
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Series: Casualty Matters
Defective Medical Devices – How New European Legislation is Shaping German Liability Laws
Issue: Jul 25, 2019
General Liability EnglishFrom breast implants filled with industrial silicone to degrading metal-on-metal hip implants, defective medical devices have repeatedly hit the headlines. We look at the steps the EU is taking to improve the process used to certify these devices.
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Who’s Liable? Determining Liability for Accidents Involving Automated Vehicles in Germany and the UK
By Mathias N. Schubert, attorney-at-law (guest contributor) Jul 11, 2019
EnglishWhen it comes to legalizing and regulating the use of automated vehicles in Europe, the government and legislators in Germany and the UK are at the vanguard. Germany was first to address the matter for vehicles with automated driving functions at Levels...
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