As adjusters and claims handlers, we frequently encounter claims relating to alleged defects or failures of products or services. In addition to common law duties and bespoke contracts entered into, there is legislation to consider, depending upon wh…
In the second part of this series, review the final 10 issues that could impact workers’ comp and risk management in 2024.
The global automotive claims landscape is currently facing a range of significant challenges — the impact of electric vehicles (EVs), talent shortages among commercial drivers and repair technicians, product recalls and in-market remediations, …
Challenges impacting the global supply chain could have effects on product recall and liability claims for insurers.
In this article, we discuss our short takes on industry trends, emerging issues and service enhancements.
In this article, we’ll explore some of the notable factors driving rising claim complexity and severity, and the resulting implications for the property and liability claims sectors. We’ll also share a few best practices to help insurers and business…
The frequency of litigation in liability insurance claims is increasing incrementally as impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic subside. While litigation remains a small percentage of overall claim volume, the cost of resolving those claims is disproportio…
Given recent media interest regarding reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), Sedgwick’s liability claims services group consider what the potential issues are, and what the current liability implications might be. What is RAAC? Autoclaved…
In early August, the government of the United Kingdom released 13 proposals to change product safety. While stakeholders have been expecting these proposals for a while now, a few of the changes came as a surprise to regulatory experts because they c…
Professional indemnity insurance — also referred to as professional liability or errors and omissions — is used by lawyers, accountants and other professionals who require expert guidance and coverage for their business. In this podcast, …
LONDON, 1 September 2023 – Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits, and integrated business solutions, announced that industry veteran David Harrison will take the helm as director of its liability claims services in …
In the insurance space, the concept of proximate cause plays a pivotal role in determining the outcome of insurance claims. Insurance policies are designed to provide coverage for specific perils and damages, but when multiple events occur simultaneo…
Chris Occleshaw says AI has a 'sophisticated ability to actually detect defects that humans might not be able to identify'.
After a few tumultuous years, many of the logistical and manufacturing challenges that have plagued global supply chains are finally beginning to stabilize. One unfortunate trend that has not leveled off is cargo theft. With lingering inflation and o…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has long prioritized protecting children’s safety as it relates to the use of consumer products, and that commitment is clear with the agency’s recent activity around secondary markets. Latest devel…