The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act: redressing the balance in workplace compensation claims or putting insurers to more expense?

This interactive session will critically analyse the recent changes to the law which mean that there is no longer any civil liability for breach of health and safety regulations made under the Health and Safety at Work Act. By passing the Enterprise Act, Parliament’s aim was to prevent compensation windfalls to employees who were able to rely on strict liability provisions when pursuing an employers’ liability claim. However, it could be argued that in fact the change in the law has simply increased the burden on insurers and as a result has increased their overall costs. This thought-provoking seminar will look at both sides of the argument and assess how best insurers can adapt to this legislation.

By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• understand how the law had developed in favour of employees prior to the passing of the

• Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act.

• critically analyse the key provisions of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act so far as they relate to employers’ liability claims.

• assess how best an insurer can adapt its practices to ensure that employers’ liability cases are dealt with efficiently and without necessarily increasing overall costs.

A buffet lunch is available from 12:15 with the CPD lecture starting at 13:00 and running for 1 hour.

Jeff Heasman is a professional trainer who holds a bachelors degree in law from the University of

Glamorgan and a master of laws degree from Swansea University, as well as a postgraduate

certificate in teaching English language to adults. He spent many years in practice as litigation

executive, dealing with cases up to and including the Court of Appeal in London (England v IBC Vehicles Ltd) and as a senior liability adjuster at Crawford and Company he dealt with insurance claims arising from many worldwide jurisdictions, with a particular focus on public and employers’ liability claims.

A former Dean of the Faculty of Law and lecturer in law at Cavendish University in Zambia, as well as

a tutor in legal English at Swansea University, Jeff now provides training in insurance law, practice and language to prestigious insurance organisations and companies throughout the world.

He maintains a close connection to the international legal profession, working as a consultant in insurance law to a niche firm based in Istanbul, Turkey and he provides expert claims reviews for a UK-based loss assessors. In addition, Jeff has provided plain language editing services to the UK insurance industry.

All cancellations must be received by email and you will receive confirmation of your cancellation. You may also nominate a replacement if you are unable to attend. By proceeding with the registration you agree to these terms and conditions.

The Nottingham Insurance Institute charges for non-attendance at all CPD events. If you do find that you are unable to attend, we ask that you give us at least 4 working days notice that you are no longer able to attend.

Please note, if you fail to let us know before this deadline, we will need to charge a £30.00 (inc. VAT) non-attendance fee to cover the cost of catering, booking arrangements and denial of your place to other members.