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The COVID-19 outbreak resulted in restrictions on business activities and the closure of many workplaces.This Risk Insight has been developed to provide an overview of the steps that organisations can take to safely resume work activities and manage the risks following a suspension of workplace operations.
As the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, educational buildings and facilities will gradually be reopened. Please use this guide to consider the steps needed to safely re-open your building. The guidance will also be of use to those schools who have remained partially open in line with Government guidance.
The majority of those around the globe are adapting to the new normal of being in lockdown, including our pets who just cannot understand why we are around all of the time! We are enjoying more virtual interaction with our loved ones and finding new hobbies to keep our restless souls occupied.
IRM have conducted a survey in relation to COVID-19 Pandemic Global Risk Management.
The spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) is unprecedented and we understand this is an incredibly difficult time for families and businesses. We are here to help customers and businesses who are affected by the impact of COVID-19 in these challenging times.
The spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) is unprecedented and we understand this is an incredibly difficult time for families and businesses. We are here to help customers and businesses affected by the impact of COVID-19 in these challenging times. Many people are working differently at the moment, which will bring about a new risk environment, managing daily operational challenges while maintaining normal standards and systems.
Welcome to the April 2020 edition of the Dolmans Insurance Bulletin. In this issue Dolmans reports on: Appeal of Fees For Intervention (FFIs) - FFI withdrawn due to financial circumstances of the recipient - All Saints Church of England School, Dorset
This article addresses the impact of COVID-19 on maintaining safe highways.
We are currently navigating unchartered territories as practitioners grapple with the challenges of working from home and life under lockdown. It is inevitable that the way we conduct and defend insurance claims must change to adapt to the new situation we find ourselves in.
Government response to IICSA’s accountability and reparations report for victims and survivors of abuse.
On 1 April 2020 the Supreme Court handed down judgment on two important cases which clarify and restrict the extent of an organisation’s vicarious liability for the actions of others.
Morrisons will not be held vicariously liable for the actions of a disgruntled employee who leaked the personal details and payroll data of almost 100,000 members of staff, the Supreme Court has confirmed.
With the majority of the world distracted by COVID-19 and the upheavals this has entailed, the Supreme Court handed down judgment on 1 April 2020 in two important cases, which clarify the extent of an organisation’s vicarious liability for the actions of others.
We are seeing an unprecedented response to the coronavirus and the threat this poses. This, in turn, places a strain upon every aspect of our lives and the way we work and interact. As an insurer, Zurich is working closely with their customers to provide support and guidance. One commonly asked question is how to manage properties that have reduced numbers of staff or that close entirely. In this article, Zurich sets out their response to this question. In the second part they consider the implications for any refurbishment and maintenance work.
On 20 March 2020 the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 comes into full force and will apply to all social and private rented properties, including housing associations and councils.
Welcome to the March 2020 edition of the Dolmans Insurance Bulletin. In this issue Dolmans reports on: QOCS, whiplash reform delays, bereavement damages, data protection and sexual abuse.
There are many ways that businesses might be effected by the escalating virus outbreak, for example, absent employees, enforced closures, increased global disruption and reduced customer footfall. Aon have produced this technical bulletin to examine the probable response of those policies most likely to be affected and some of the potential issues that may arise in pursuing a claim.
Welcome to the February 2020 edition of the Dolmans Insurance Bulletin. In this issue Dolmans reports on: Health and Safety Prosecutions, the Definitive Guideline and the Public Sector Adjustment of Fines - R (HSE) v Central Bedfordshire Council, 4 February 2020, Luton Magistrates’ Court
Welcome to the January 2020 edition of the Dolmans Insurance Bulletin. In this issue Dolmans reports on: Successful dismissal of an entire claim pursuant to Section 57 of the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 despite the Claimant establishing liability - JG v Newport City Council.
Municipal Mutual Insurance (MMI) published their annual report and accounts in December 2019, for the year ending 30 June 2019. Within the commentary provided by the Scheme Administrator there are a number of important points which Gallagher wish to highlight to you. MMI have collected the original 15% Levy and the additional ten per cent Levy in April 2016. As a result members of the Scheme of Arrangement are now self-insured to the extent of 25% of any future claim payments.
Welcome to the December 2019 edition of the Dolmans Insurance Bulletin. In this issue Dolmans reports on: A fundamentally dishonest claim - DJB v Newport City Council.
Plexus law have issued the 15th edition of the Judicial College Guidelines for the assessment of damages in personal injury cases. This issue offers updated guidance for the courts, personal injury practitioners and insurers in assessing and valuing general damages in personal injury cases.
Welcome to the November 2019 edition of the Dolmans Insurance Bulletin. In this issue Dolmans reports on: slips around swimming pools - is the flooring fit for purpose? - RT v Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council.
Welcome to the October 2019 edition of the Dolmans Insurance Bulletin. In this issue Dolmans reports on: A focused Defence versus an unnecessarily overcomplicated claim - RP v Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council.
Plexus Law reviews a case where the Claimant alleged she had serious injuries after tripping on a defective pavement in February 2014. The claim had a pleaded value of up to £200,000 and the Claimant sought to recover in excess of £140,000 in costs.
Welcome to the September 2019 edition of the Dolmans Insurance Bulletin. In this issue Dolmans reports on: photographs do not lie - consequences of not getting the facts right! Dolmans also provides recent case updates on: costs, Part 36 offers - false imprisonment and damages and malicious prosecution - misfeasance in public office.
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) has today (19 September 2019) published its Investigation Report on Accountability and Reparations for Victims and Survivors of Abuse. This is the first report by IICSA's Accountablity and Reparations investigations since it held 15 days of public hearings between November 2018 and January 2019.
Welcome to the August 2019 edition of the Dolmans Insurance Bulletin. In this issue Dolmans reports on: expert engineering evidence in fast track highways matters. Dolmans also provides recent case updates on: assessment of costs, non-party access to documents filed in court and inquest costs in civil claims.
Gallagher have compiled a top 20 checklist of key cyber security issues you should consider to help limit the risk and impact of a data breach.
Welcome to the July 2019 edition of the Dolmans Insurance Bulletin. In this issue Dolmans reports on: abuse of process - failing to revive a struck out claim.
Welcome to the June 2019 edition of the Dolmans Insurance Bulletin. In this issue Dolmans reports on Design features - failing to maintain the highway? Dolmans also provides recent case updates on: child sexual abuse, civil procedure and insurance.
Welcome to the May 2019 edition of the Dolmans Insurance Bulletin. In this issue Dolmans reports on a case that looks into the reactive inspections and the section 58 defence. Dolmans also provides recent case updates on: civil procedure, contempt of court, costs, fixed costs and health and safety at work.
Councils are facing increasing political, social and economic pressures to both deliver and develop surplus and underutilised land and property to meet the UK's growing demand and to create commercial/industrial space for employment.
The next trend of compensation claims to be exploited by claims farmers.
Welcome to the fourteenth issue of 'Eye on the Horizon' a quarterly newsletter compiled and published by the Police National Business Continuity Forum Horizon Scanning sub-group.
Welcome to the April 2019 edition of the Dolmans Insurance Bulletin. In this issue Dolmans reports on a case that looks at the importance of care. Dolmans also provides recent case updates on: abuse of process, breach of statutory duty, contempt of court, medical records fees and accrual of cause of action.
Welcome to the March 2019 edition of the Dolmans Insurance Bulletin. In this issue Dolmans reports on a case that was struck out due to the conduct of the claimant. Dolmans also provides recent case updates on: civil procedures, Defective Premises Act, fixes costs regimes, nuisance, permission to amend and personal injury.
A situation faced by a city council in England highlights some of the issues public sector organisations need to consider when appointing contractors including having appropriate and effective procedures in place for the selection, appointment, monitoring and management of contractors employed to conduct site reclamation and redevelopment works.
Published annually, the World Economic Forum Global Risks Report highlights the key economic, social and political risks and underlying trends that the world is likely to face in 2019. Using the insight from nearly 1,000 experts through a Global Risks Perception Survey, this year's report calls for a collaborative approach to worldwide problems.
In July 2018, the eighteenth edition of the UK Wiring Regulations was released. As of 1 January 2019, there are new stricter regulations for commercial landlords and property owners. These cannot be amended retroactively so you need to ensure you're familiar with them. In this bulletin, Gallagher look at the changes and suggest ways to work with your broker to ensure you're compliant.
Welcome to the Feburary 2019 edition of the Dolmans Insurance Bulletin. In this issue Dolmans reports on a case involving noise induced hearing loss. Dolmans also provides recent case updates on: civil procedures, duty of care, non-party costs and professional negligence.
Welcome to the January 2019 edition of the Dolmans Insurance Bulletin. In this issue Dolmans reports on a highways case involving a defective sign post. Dolmans also provides recent case updates on: civil procedures, costs, damages, defences, human rights, police and false imprisonment and pre-action disclosure.
The recent Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ)'s decision in the case of Fundo de Garantia Automovel v Juliana indicates that a vehicles which has not formally been taken out of use and can still be driven should be covered by insurance even if the owner does not drive it or has parked it on private land.
Supply chain risk management is a top priority for organisations committed to ensuring the resilience of their service delivery model. Yet despite the fact that organisations may have suffered severe disruption impacting stakeholders and utilising scarce resources some have yet to grasp the importance of this topic. In this bulletin, Gallagher looks at the results of the Business Continuity Institute Supply Chain Resilience Report 2017.
Welcome to the thirteenth issue of 'Eye on the Horizon' a quarterly newsletter compiled and published by the Police National Business Continuity Forum Horizon Scanning sub-group.
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