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Helen Tilley and Robert Harrison of CPB discuss recent research on cardiac risks associated with playing football. Following a recent 10 year study of UK footballers, the risk of fatal sudden cardiac events was three times higher than originally thought. What types of activity potentially present a higher risk and how are Pre-Participation Tests being adapted to seek to protect players? (A half an hour or so listen during your daily walk, run or coffee break) Also check out our April 2020 podcast on research on concussion/CTE and head injury in sports (click here)

The Consumer Insurance Contracts Act 2019 (Ireland) Helen Tilley, Partner at CPB, is joined by guest speaker, Deirdre Munnelly, Partner at Mason Hayes & Curran to discuss the implications of the Consumer Insurance Contracts Act 2019, in the Republic of Ireland. The Minister for Finance has now announced that most of the provisions will begin on 1 September 2020.  Proportionate remedies for misrepresentation, changes to duties pre-contract and on renewal and provision of a schedule setting out 5 years premium and claims paid history are postponed for a year, as these involve the most preparations for insurers. • Preparations by Irish insurers before a start dates for the 2019 Act • Key changes and some comparisons with the UK legislation - CIDRA 2012 • The proportionate outcomes for misrepresentation by insurance applicants • The new Third Party Rights regime, which shall apply from 1 September 2020 • Adaptions to claims handling by Irish insurers under the 2019 Act If you have any queries or comments, please email [email protected] or [email protected]

UK Furlough Scheme and post Covid-19 workplace Joseph Sutton and Robert Harrison, Consultants at CPB, discuss the Furlough Scheme and the workplace post Covid-19  What is the Furlough Scheme and how has it worked in practice? What happens when the Scheme is wound down? Returning to work after furlough and what if there is no work to return to. Working from home. The post pandemic landscape of the workplace.If you have any questions or comments, please email [email protected] or [email protected]

Artificial Intelligence Samantha Zaozirny and Robert Harrison of CPB discuss the increased use of Artificial Intelligence in the workplace and consider this from the perspective of the insurance industry. What is Artificial Intelligence and how is it being used? What happens when things goes wrong – where does the liability lie? How does the insurance industry need to adapt to make sure it is keeping up with the demands of its insureds? If you have any questions or comments, please email [email protected] or [email protected]

Concussion and Head Injury Helen Tilley and Robert Harrison of CPB discuss recent research on concussion and head injury, particularly in the context of cricket, football and rugby. What prompted the Football Associations' February ban on children heading during football training? How are sports rules adapting to reduce the risk? Is testing for biomarkers in blood or saliva the future for improving concussion diagnosis and return to play decisions?    If you have any questions or comments, please email [email protected] or [email protected]