After significant delay, the sixth edition of the JSB guidelines (Green Book) in Northern Ireland has finally arrived.

Matthew Fitzpatrick, Partner & Head of Northern Ireland summarises the expected, and significant, changes.

Every insurer writing policies in Northern Ireland needs structures in place to protect themselves once Court proceedings have been issued, as well as deterring litigation and therefore increased costs.

Contact Matthew Fitzpatrick for advice or tailored online training on the new Green Book.

With the increase in the level of potential awards, we expect to see a rise in opportunistic and exaggerated claims. It’s crucial for insurers to investigate and challenge those claims – contact Ryan Kelly, Associate Partner & Head of Counter Fraud in Northern Ireland, for training on challenging the correct cases.

New JSB guidelines: