Lunchtime Lecture: Abuse - The changing Legal and Insurance Environment

Overview:

The physical and sexual abuse of vulnerable persons is certainly not a new phenomenon. However, it is probably true to say that it is only more recently that society has fully recognised its existence and taken measures in the form of legislation, developing case law and best practice procedures to safeguard those who are at risk and indeed those who have been victims of abuse.

In this seminar we will consider this complex area in the context of the insurance provision for organisations such as charities and community organisations that work with vulnerable persons. We will explore some of the key issues including an overview of recent developments in case law, policy coverage and the challenges faced by insurers.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the seminar the delegate will be aware of:

1. The recent case law developments in connection with abuse
2. The extent of policy cover generally available in the market
3. The challenges that insurers face when providing cover for acts of abuse

Speaker biographies:

Tom is Casualty Account Director at Ecclesiastical Insurance Group. Tom has held senior Casualty underwriting and portfolio management positions with several leading insurers. He has an interest in long tail liabilities and contributes widely to market forums and committees.

Martyn is Faith Director at Ecclesiastical where he has worked for over 30 years in various underwriting and account management roles and he has specific expertise in the Casualty classes of business. Martyn has been a member of the Voluntary Sector Insurance Group that was established by the ABI following a recommendation in Lord Hodgson’s report “Unshackling Good Neighbours” and he has also provided technical support to the Charity Commission in the development of its Insurance Guidance for Charities.

Time: 12.30pm Buffet lunch; 1pm Lecture; 2pm Finish

Access is available through Pub du Vin entrance in Edmund St for people with mobility needs.

Lectures are provided free of charge to CII/PFS members. A £15.00 charge is made for non-members attending the lecture payable at the time of booking (Please note: If payment is not made at the time of booking online, kindly advise in the special requirements box your method of payment, e.g. cheque to follow in post).

Proof of membership is required; kindly ensure you bring along your CII/PFS PIN for registration.

If this event becomes fully booked, please email birminghaminstitute@cii.co.uk to be added to our reserves list.