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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.
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.
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.
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.
Welcome to the November 2018 edition of the Dolmans Insurance Bulletin. In this issue Dolmans reports on liability for damage caused by tree roots on a public highway and limitation in sexual abuse claims. Dolmans also provides recent case updates on: civil procedures, costs, counterclaims, highway maintenance and vicarious liability.
Municipal Mutual Insurance (MMI) recently published their accounts as at 30 June 2018. Within the commentary provided by the scheme administrator there are a number of important points which Gallagher wish to highlight.
The UK construction industry is continually seeking to develop more efficient and cost-effective methods of consgtructions. The Government expects developers to turn to new technologies and offsite solutions to ensure buildings are constructed faster, to a higher standard and in greater numbers.
Welcome to the twelfth 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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