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Whiplash: Clarifying mixed injury claims and tackling rising insurance costs
Following the scrutiny of the whiplash reform report, the Supreme Court has upheld the Court of Appeal’s decision in Hassam & Anor v Rabot & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 19, providing clarity on the correct approach to - Read More...
Parliament has passed the new framework for credit managers and credit purchasers to align with European Directive 2021/2167
By a majority vote, Parliament has enacted a legislative package to align national law with European Directive 2021/2167, which establishes a unified framework for credit servicers and purchasers. The legislation aims to facilitate the creation - Read More...
New case law in Cyprus on insurance recovery
Recovering payments made for third-party accidents under an insurance policy often proves more complex than insurers initially anticipate. Recent court rulings highlight that insurers must obtain a court judgment to recover compensation in certain circumstances.
IIC Hosts Seminar on Inheritance Law: Delivered by Nicolas Kyriakides
The Insurance Institute of Cyprus (IIC) recently conducted a one-day seminar titled “Succession and Insurance,” featuring a presentation by our partner, Nicolas Kyriakides. This seminar provided a comprehensive introduction to inheritance law, specifically addressing its - Read More...
Court of Appeal’s significant judgment on Rome II Regulation in Nicholls v AXA
On 27 June 2024, the English Court of Appeal delivered a judgment in Nicholls v AXA Assistance Group T/A AXA Travel Insurance [2024] EWCA Civ 718, addressing crucial issues under the Rome II Regulation (“Rome - Read More...
First Court Decision in Cyprus that has allowed Witness Testimony via videoconferencing in a Civil Case
For the first time in Cyprus, a court decision has been made in a civil case with witness testimony being allowed via videoconferencing, pursuant to Article 36A of the Evidence Law, Chapter 9. This decision - Read More...
Cyprus companies mandated to include contractual prohibitions for re-exports to Russia
As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen sanctions against Russia and prevent the circumvention of export bans, the EU has introduced legal provisions, such as the ‘no re-export to Russia’ clause, effective as of - Read More...
EIOPA’s Second Report on the Implementation of IDD: Improvements and Challenges
Following the strategic update by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) regarding the Supervisory Convergence Plan for 2024, it is important to reflect on the impact of the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD).
European Financial Sector Strengthens Digital Resilience: DORA Regulations in Focus
In a significant move towards enhancing digital operational resilience in the European Union’s financial sector, the European Banking Authority (EBA), European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA), and European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), also - Read More...
Amendment to The Motor Vehicles (Third Party Liability Insurance) Laws of 2000-2021 Law Number 167(I) of 2023
On 20 December 2023, the House of Representatives passed a pivotal legislative amendment, Law Number 167(I) of 2023, bringing significant changes to the legal framework governing the Motor Vehicles’ Third Party Liability Insurance Laws of - Read More...
EIOPA’s 2024 Supervisory Convergence Plan
On 21 December 2023, the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA), in a significant update to its strategic plan, unveiled its Supervisory Convergence Plan for 2024, marking a pivotal step toward fostering a cohesive - Read More...
APIL International Injuries Conference 2023
We thank the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) for inviting us to the 8th annual APIL International Injuries Conference 2023.