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Litigation surge and insurer strain: Navigating the social inflation crisis
11 September 2025
Social Inflation
Social inflation refers to the trend of rising insurance costs due to increased litigation, claimant-friendly judgements, and higher awards of damages.
In our content, we consider whether social inflation truly exists, the causes and trends from a UK, US and European perspective. We also discuss the rise of nuclear verdicts on both sides of the Atlantic.
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