Product Liability
The recent appeal judgment of the Munich higher regional court, Germany, in a product liability case involving in an exploding bottle provides some insight into the likely development of South African...
View ArticleFraudulent conduct of representatives: FSP liable?
Employers are quick, when facing claims from clients arising out of the conduct of their employees, to allege that the employee acted outside of his or her scope of authority and, hence, they should...
View ArticleFighting ‘it-won’t-happen-to-me’ thinking
Surrounded by uncertain times and imminent changes, liability insurance has become a priority with risk exposures increasing from socio-political events, doubt-filled economics and legislative changes....
View ArticleIgnorance of Project Risk Management costly
Only 37% of all major Technology projects are delivered on time, within budget and perform to expectations. The remainder of projects either struggle to deliver what is expected or fail entirely,...
View ArticleThe CPA and contracting out of liability
It has become the norm in recent years for almost every contract placed before a consumer to contain onerous clauses purporting to exclude liability on the part of suppliers of goods or services to...
View ArticleAIG launches new CorporateGuard –“future-proofing” Directors and Officers...
AIG South Africa has announced the launch of its new CorporateGuard D&O policy which responds to important shifts in current risks to Directors and Officers, as well as evolving corporate...
View ArticleShare … stakeholder is king!
Directors and Officers Liability The changes wrought in the corporate environment by the 2008 Companies Act and King III have recently been the subject of much debate. One of the major changes created...
View ArticleDrivers of D and O demand
Increasing Regulation, Economic Volatility and Transparency Drive Demand for D & O Cover. Today’s business executives face a very different set of risks from that of their predecessors. New risks...
View ArticleLiability costs on the rise for long-term care facilities, finds AHCA and Aon
Law firms targeting states with vulnerable markets. Washington, D.C. – Liability costs for long-term care providers are expected to increase by 5 percent and claims frequency also is expected to rise,...
View ArticleEyes on Africa
Spotting opportunities First World financial markets are perceived to be saturated, with few or almost no growth opportunities. The continent of Africa is a huge investment platform for Chinese,...
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