In this IIL casualty webinar, Richard Rowe and Maria Mingoia consider third-party liability in claims involving pets and insurance considerations when dealing with accidents involving pets.

Claims arising from accidents involving domestic pets is a niche area. Claims can arise from many different circumstances, ranging from injuries to people, injuries to other domestic pets or other animals (such as livestock) or damage to property, either caused by the pet in the home or to vehicles on the road. The law relating to such claims is heavily influenced by the Animals Act 1971 and this session considers the obligations on Claimants in proving liability both under the Act and in negligence, as well as the defences available to policyholders.

This webinar provides a case study of a recent High Court decision as an example of these considerations and reviews common insurance considerations when dealing with these claims.

Learning objectives

• A better understanding of the third-party liability in claims involving pets
• A better understanding of the law in proving negligence and liability under the Animals Act 1971, as well as defences available
• A review of insurance considerations when dealing with claims involving pets

Chair: Ryan Husbands, Head of Underwriting, ERGO Travel Insurance Services Ltd

Booking information

You will be sent a confirmation email shortly after booking. If you have not received this within one hour, please contact Patricia Pedraza (020 7397 3911).