We are all far more litigious and conscious of our rights than we were. The courts are interpreting negligence far more widely. Claims have soared--and so have awards. The consequences for individuals and businesses, especially small businesses, can be dire.Fred Collins, an acknowledged expert in the field, provides detailed guidance and technical advice on how to mitigate the risks facing you and how to insure against them effectively and cost-effectively.

Fred Collins has contributed to Public Liability Insurance as an author. Fred Collins Since retirement Fred Collins has been engaged in consultancy work, including training. He has participated in many seminars and conferences and has contributed articles to a number of publications. Fred is the Editor of Kluwers Handbook of Motor Insurance and is a contributor to the Handbook of Insurance. He was, until recently, a member of the Council of the Insurance Ombudsman Bureau and has been a member of the Legal Aid Board. He is the author of Employer's Liability and Industrial Diseases also published by Hawksmere.