AUDIENCE
Casualty claims handlers with book of CAT PI claims, including insurers, reinsurers, brokers and actuaries.

This masterclass will highlight the impact of the discount rate on specific heads of loss and the range of options available for settling CAT claims.

The speakers will cover the following:

• an update on current status of the discount rate and legislative timetable for reform
• impact of discount rate on accommodation claims:
o is the Roberts v Johnstone calculation still viable?
o interim payments o aids and equipment, in particular prosthetics claims
o appetite and tactical advantages of PPOs
• tactics for settling CAT claims in the current climate.

By attending you will receive an update on discount rate changes. You will also gain a better understanding of the effect of the new discount rate on the specific heads of loss and tactics for settling claims.

SPEAKERS
Elaine Chapman, Partner, Head of Large Loss and Technical Claims London, Weightmans LLP
Niall Maclean, Barrister, 12 King’s Bench Walk
Phillip Bratt, Solicitor, Large Loss and Technical Claims London, Weightmans LLP

CPD
This masterclass qualifies for 1.5 CII CPD hours.