By Morag Lewis, Senior Underwriter Estimate read time 3 minutes 35 seconds When a serious personal injury or catastrophic injury claim is referred to us, underwriters quickly start looking for indicators that suggest it may develop into a high-value matter. In this article we take a look at three key elements involved. High-value personal injury […]

By Morag Lewis, Senior Underwriter What’s caught our eye recently Private hospital liability post Bartolomucci https://www.dacbeachcroft.com/en/What-we-think/Private-hospital-liability-post-bartolomucci This article provides an insight as to the required close examination of specific contractual terms for private hospital operators when drafting patient terms and conditions. In the light of the case’s prominence and the issues it raises, it is […]

By Morag Lewis, Senior Underwriter Estimated Reading Time – 2 minutes 12 seconds The claimant had been drinking alcohol while out socialising with friends at a work function. She had begun drinking at approximately 5.30pm and continued to drink up until around 9:00pm. It was clear that the court would find that the claimant was […]