Events

We are very pleased to have arranged for Bernard to talk to us via this webinar on Zoom on the subject of Personal Injury. Over the last 30 years, few areas of the insurance market have seen such frequent and significant changes than that of personal injury claims. Various reforms have been introduced in attempts to tackle sensitive issues such as access to justice, fraud, legal fees and their effect on premium levels. Unsurprisingly these have generated strong feelings on all sides of the argument. The Civil Liability Act, now scheduled to take effect in April 2021, will introduce what are likely to be the most sweeping changes yet. This presentation looks at the background to the current market for injury claims and how it will be affected by the CLA. It predicts the likely consequences for insurers, intermediaries, claimants and the insuring public and takes into account other topical and disrupting factors in the Motor market such as Ogden, general claims inflation and now the dramatic onset of Covid-19. 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 sometimes contentious aspect of general insurance

Alan will explore how Solvency II, the recent stock market crash, Ogden, Soft rating , Floods and now Bi and Covid-19 have all combined to create the perfect storm and how rates will have to significantly increase with many high risk businesses facing the prospect of getting no alternative quotes.

The highly interesting and fascinating presentation will provide a summary of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee's latest projection for growth and inflation in the UK. The information provided at this talk is strictly 'off the record'. To this end only attendees registered in advance will be allowed admission and the content is not for circulation after the event. Learning objectives: At the end of the session delegates will be able to: • describe the role of the Bank of England; • summarise the current and immediate future economic environment in the UK; • understand the latest Monetary Policy Committee's projections for growth and inflation in the UK; • understand the economic performance in the UK.

Overview This session will consider the various ways in which Business Interruption policies may (or may not) have been able to respond to the challenges faced by businesses in Salisbury following the Novichok contamination in March 2018. Further traces of Novichok were identified in Salisbury and elsewhere. This seminar will consider the various ways that the incident has affected the city, and the scope of insurance policy response to those. Issues to be addressed include: -Damage at the premises -Non-damage Denial of access -Denial of access -Loss of attraction -Key difference between policy wordings will be identified Learning Objectives By the end of this session, delegates will : -have a greater appreciation as to the different Business Interruption covers that could assist a policyholder whose business operations are affected in circumstances such as those that affected Salisbury.

Friday 22nd November 2019 at The Marriott Hotel, Maritime Quarter, Swansea We are pleased to report that the ticket price has been reduced slightly, with individual tickets costing £50 per person. This includes a delicious three course meal and entertainment from our President and respected after dinner speakers. Our speaker this year is Willie Thorne, the former English professional snooker player. To book your place please contact: Mrs Sally Hendricks Towergate/Antur Insurance Services Ltd 4 Axis Court Riverside Business Park Swansea SA7 0AJ sally.hendricks@towergate.co.uk 01792 484351

Learning Objectives: By the end of the session the delegates will be able to identify: • understand how the law relating to vicarious liability has developed • critically analyse recent decisions of the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court • assess how the insurance industry can adapt its practices to ensure the best outcome possible in light of recent decisions.