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Catastrophic Injury: Research and Technology

The concept behind CIRT is to bridge the gap between medical research and technology and how such developments may have practical applications for UK based insurers (in particular those dealing with catastrophic personal injury claims).

Why work with our CIRT team?
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The goal is to provide thorough, relevant and targeted reviews of the latest advancements from around the world. 

By doing so, we hope to both increase the spread of knowledge and to help insurers make informed decisions particularly around future advancements affecting indemnity spend.

Why work with our Catastrophic Injury: Research and Technology team?

Our Goal

Our goal is to be the leading source of medical research reviews and technological insights for the insurance industry. We will aim to:

  • Deliver Accurate Reviews: Provide detailed and accurate reviews of the latest medical research and technologies.
  • Support Insurers: Offer actionable advice to insurers, helping them to both horizon scan the future and navigate complex medical cases.

How we can help you

Comprehensive Reviews

We provide in-depth reviews of the latest medical research and technological advancements. Our reviews cover a wide range of topics, including:

  • Neurological Rehabilitation: Innovations in the treatment of brain and spinal cord injuries.
  • Assistive Technologies: The latest in prosthetics, technology and equipment.
  • Care: New models for the delivery of care, rehab and support.
  • Digital Health: Advancements in digital health and the impact for insurers.

Advisory: We provide personalised advice based on our findings, tailored to the needs of each of our insurer clients.


Our Process

  1. Research and Analysis: We continuously monitor global medical research and technological developments including both published research and medical conferences.

  2. Review and Evaluation: We evaluate the relevance and impact of new research and technology.

  3. Reporting: We compile our reviews into comprehensive reports, highlighting key insights and practical applications.

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Key contact

Ian Slater

Ian Slater

Global Head of Major Injury & Casualty // Partner

United Kingdom