Webinar: Are you ready for the Civil Liability Act?

On 31 May 2021, the Civil Liability Act (2018) will introduce the biggest changes in 30 years for personal injury claims following a Road Traffic Accident.

The precise effects, on both claims and premium levels, will only be seen once the Act is fully bedded in, but we can be certain that there will be many changes, especially to the claims process.

Motor Legal Expenses insurance (MLE) will also be affected. The wide variety of policies, cover and marketing options can be confusing for clients and this can only be exacerbated by the Act.

In addition to examining the objectives and provisions of the Act, this webinar looks at the likely consequences for various sectors of the insurance market and suggests some potential strategies for advising clients and claimants.

The webinar will be of value to those involved in Motor claims, underwriting, broking or anyone wishing to widen their knowledge of a highly topical and fast moving aspect of general insurance.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this event, the delegate will be able to identify:-

• The features of the Civil Liability Act 2018 as they affect personal injury claims in England & Wales
• The likely consequences for insurers, intermediaries, claimants and the insuring public
• The effect on Motor Legal Expenses insurance and how this class of business might adapt
• Ideas for communication strategies when dealing with clients and potential claimants
• Potential wider effects on the Motor market generally

Speaker
Bernard Thornton FCII
Chartered Insurance Practitioner

Bernard Thornton spent much of his career in the company market, culminating in the role of North East Regional Manager for a major insurer. He then set up a Motor Claims Management business from scratch, before merging it into Active Claims Solutions, where he was Sales Director until retirement in March 2019.

Over a lengthy career he has worked in Motor Claims for both defendant and claimant, with specialisation in personal injury, credit hire and legal expenses. Seeking to disseminate his wide knowledge of these subjects and to put something back into the insurance business, he delivers lectures and training sessions to insurance businesses and local Insurance Institutes.

Bernard has served as President of the Insurance Institute of Leeds on 2 occasions, was a member of the CII’s Representative Council and maintains an active membership of Leeds Institute as Vice President and Dinner Secretary.

His recent retirement allows Bernard more opportunities to enjoy his many sporting interests and a family which now includes 3 grandchildren. He enjoys walking, is a cricket umpire and a commentator for Leeds Hospital Radio Sport.