InView Spring/Summer 2016
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2 <strong>InView</strong> | An independent eye on Insurance<br />
CONTENTS<br />
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4-5<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
BREXIT POLL<br />
PUTS UK<br />
INSURERS ON<br />
TENTERHOOKS<br />
The risk of a Brexit from the<br />
European Union is causing<br />
intense concern among insurance<br />
industry leaders. Former Solicitor<br />
General Sir Oliver Heald MP QC<br />
explains why.<br />
8-9<br />
UNSETTLED<br />
CONDITIONS<br />
FOLLOW EXTREME<br />
WEATHER EVENTS<br />
Severe weather events,<br />
seem to be happening more<br />
frequently, with global<br />
repercussions for insurers.<br />
6-7<br />
WHY THE<br />
WORLD’S<br />
POLITICAL STAGE<br />
IS A HIGH-RISK<br />
MARKET<br />
In a geopolitical environment that<br />
has never been as volatile, insuring<br />
against political risk has entered an<br />
era of growing uncertainty.<br />
10-11<br />
12-13<br />
14-15<br />
16-17<br />
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19<br />
ASSESSING THE RISKS<br />
OF UK PROFESSIONALS<br />
WORKING ABROAD<br />
UK professionals operating overseas are facing a greater<br />
number of claims. Patrick Gaul explains why.<br />
WHO IS IN THE DRIVING<br />
SEAT ON THE ROAD TO<br />
AUTOMATION?<br />
The global race to bring driverless cars to the masses<br />
is well underway.<br />
VIEWPOINT<br />
GEARING UP FOR<br />
DRIVERLESS CARS<br />
Driverless vehicle technology has the potential<br />
to be a real game changer on a global level.<br />
HIGH FLYING RETAILERS<br />
PRESENT FRESH INSURANCE<br />
CHALLENGES<br />
The idea of drones flying packages direct to consumers’<br />
homes was once pie in the sky. Not any more.<br />
Peter Forshaw examines the implications for insurers.<br />
CABIN FEVER –<br />
TOXICITY IN THE AIR<br />
While employers – and insurers – are familiar with<br />
stress-related claims, other global risks are emerging.<br />
STRESS:<br />
A COSTLY EPIDEMIC<br />
After musculo-skeletal disorders, work-related stress<br />
is now the second most reported work-related health<br />
problem in Europe, according to the European Agency<br />
for Health and Safety.<br />
20-21<br />
MARKET WATCH<br />
Monitoring the horizon for the latest changes in legislation.<br />
The content of this magazine does not attempt to provide a full analysis of those matters<br />
with which it deals, is provided for general information purposes only and is not intended to<br />
constitute legal advice. This magazine should not be treated as a substitute for legal advice.<br />
Weightmans accepts no responsibility for any loss that may arise from reliance on the<br />
information in this magazine. The views and opinions expressed by authors of articles in, or<br />
contributors to, this publication are their own and do not necessarily represent the views and<br />
or opinions of Weightmans LLP, its Partners or employees.<br />
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SPOTLIGHT<br />
The latest news in the world of Weightmans.<br />
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