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Despite efforts by the EU to simplify the interpretation of national laws, the UK insurance industry is being exposed to significant risk from complex cases involving motorists of differing nationalities, according to insurance law specialist Browne Jacobson.

Although the 4th and 5th Motor Directives have been introduced to simplify cross border insurance disputes, in practice these measures fail to take account of the complexities of cross border litigation. With numbers of such claims set to rise significantly over the next decade, insurers should ensure they are properly prepared.

Simon Robinson, head of Browne Jacobson’s Motor Insurance Group, said: “Although there have been few cases brought to court so far, we anticipate that UK courts will

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