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Childhood Sexual Abuse Claims and Law Reforms - 3 Things Underwriters Can Do

Von Carey Quigley |July 29, 2019|English

State legislatures across the U.S. are enacting reforms for claims of past childhood sexual abuse that previously were barred by statutes of limitations, and so now old claims are being revived. Bill Baumann of our Claims department recently reviewed...
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Who’s Liable? Determining Liability for Accidents Involving Automated Vehicles in Germany and the UK

Von Mathias N. Schubert, attorney-at-law (guest contributor)|July 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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New York and Other States Pass Child Victims Laws - What Are the Implications for U.S. Insurers?

Von Bill Baumann |May 22, 2019|English

The New York State Legislature passed the Child Victims Act, which extends the statute of limitations for victims of child sexual abuse and opens a one-year window for expired claims to be filed. Although not the first state to revive actions or extend...
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Construction Risks - Is Liability Coverage Just a Commodity?

Von Alexander Eistert |November 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...
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Mandating Environmental Pollution Liability Insurance in China

Von Frank Wang |July 19, 2018|English

Environmental pollution has been an inescapable issue along with rapid economic development in the world. China is no exception. Since the beginning of immense economic development in the 1980s, China has seen a serious increase in soil, water and air...
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Are Municipalities Prepared for the Disruption from Technology?

Von Charlie Kingdollar|May 07, 2018|English

Burgeoning advances in automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics could result in economic and societal disruption as businesses and municipalities incorporate artificial intelligence and/or robotics into their operations to cut costs and...
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