
Legal Focus

Insurers must demonstrate compliance with Europe’s Digital Operational Resilience Act
The era of digital resilience as a choice is over – for the insurance sector, accountability is now the standard

The changing landscape of professional indemnity claims in the UK
Analysis finds declining number of litigated PI claims since the peak in 2022, driven by increased emphasis on alternative dispute resolution and changes to the Civil Procedure Rules

England’s arbitration regime is set for a revamp
Reforms to English arbitration law seek to speed up process and improve legal certainty

Sports injuries and the concussion pandemic
A number of high-profile class actions relating to head injuries could open the floodgates to further claims

Technology is reshaping the nature of motor claims
Claims costs should go down as the motor industry catches up with technological advancements and the increase in popularity of electric vehicles

UK financial regulators consult on improving operational resilience
Proposals aim to address uncertainties as to what constitutes an operational incident, when one should be reported, what information to include and how to submit such reports

Ten years on, the Insurance Act should be judged a success
The ambition to align the UK insurance law with other jurisdictions and match business practices in the 21st century has largely been achieved

The AI Opportunities Action Plan brings new risks for insurers
The UK government’s plans for AI adoption and development will require insurers to refine their own strategies and policies to cover a market grappling with a new landscape of opportunity but also considerable risk

South African court clarifies legal privilege
South African Supreme Court of Appeal’s judgment in the Steinhoff case has important ramifications for the insurance industry and beyond

The consequences of the Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010
Recent case law has implications for insurers of insolvent policyholders

English law needs new mechanism to slap down Slapps
Existing legal mechanisms to challenge and dispose of strategic lawsuits against public participation are not fit for purpose and a new process is needed, new research says

Opportunities for foreign investment in India’s insurance market open up
Allowing 100% foreign direct investment will have far-reaching implications for India’s insurance sector and will encourage significant capital inflows
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