The Gen Re Perspective

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  Series: Claims Focus

  COVID-19 – How Have Courts in Germany Been Responding to Business Closure Disputes?

  Issue: Jun 14, 2021| General Liability, Property | English | Deutsch

  Business Closure Insurance has traditionally only played a minor role in the German market, but has become particularly burdensome for insurers following the arrival of COVID-19. We provide an overview of some of the key judgements being made by Germany’s...

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  Series: Insurance Issues

  Social Inflation In the U.S. – An Issue for European Insurers?

  Issue: Sep 30, 2020| General Liability | English | Deutsch

  For 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 | English | Deutsch | Italiano

  Despite 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 | English | Deutsch

  From 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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