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Series: Casualty MattersDefective Medical Devices – How New European Legislation is Shaping German Liability Laws
Issue: Jul 25, 2019 General Liability English View in 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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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 English
When 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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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: Insurance IssuesSolvency II Own Funds – The Economics of Market Consistent Valuation
Issue: Nov 18, 2016 Enterprise Risk Management English View in Deutsch
In addition to transitional measures and long-term guarantee measures, this article looks at how the available capital according to Solvency II (Own Funds) is affected by the valuation of assets in the SII Economic Balance Sheet.
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