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2023 Insurance sector webinar programme

Past event
29 November 2023, 11:00 - 12:00 UTC +01:00

Notwithstanding the extraordinary times we’ve all been operating in, the insurance sector continues to deal with fast-paced changes. Insurance companies should keep up with changing regulations and market trends that will impact on their day-to-day operations and long-term business.

It has become crucial for (re)insurers, brokers, their risk managers and general counsels to get the right insight and advice across a wide range of claims and coverage, and regulatory and corporate issues.

To deliver the expert responses that the insurance market needs, the CMS Insurance Group has developed a comprehensive programme for 2023.


Watch recordings here:


InsurTech

Date: Wednesday 8 March, 11.00 CET/10.00 UK

Big Data, artificial intelligence, blockchain solutions, along with the innovative use of web platforms and mobile technology have brought distinct advantages to the insurance sector. However, to fully take advantage of these advances in technology and transform their value chain and business model, market participants must adapt to shifting regulatory environment.

During this webinar, CMS Insurance specialists presented case studies to shed light on the outstanding opportunities that stem from the current rules on insurance distribution and digitalisation technologies. This event is also helping traditional insurers and InsurTech companies prepare for future regulations, so that the industry and its customers can continue to benefit from these technological and innovative advances.

Moderator: Jaime Bofill (Partner, Spain)

Panel: Benoît Vandervelde (Partner, Belgium), Myriam El Andaloussi (Associate, France), Nicolò d'Elia (Partner, Italy), Tessa Penninks (Partner, The Netherlands), Cristina Rogado (Senior Associate, Portugal), Ihor Olekhov (Partner, Ukraine), Pippa Tasker (Partner, UK)


Construction| Building Safety & Construction Insurance

Incidents such as the Grenfell Tower fire and the collapse of the Genoa bridge are tragic and understandably attract scrutiny of the parties, practices and industries involved.  Whether and when this scrutiny affects the building safety regimes in the specific jurisdictions, and/or the international and local insurance markets, is often a more complex question.  

The panel looked at the situation in England, Italy, Spain and The Netherlands to provide a multi-jurisdictional overview.

Date: Tuesday 28 March, 11.00 CET/10.00 UK

Moderator: Oskar van de Weijer (Partner, The Netherlands)

Panel: Scarlett West (Partner), Nicolò d’Elia, (Partner, Italy), Jorge Etreros, (Senior Associate, Spain)


Cyber

Our webinar provided information on cross-border cyber incidents, with a particular focus on the impact of the Russia/Ukraine conflict on both the threat landscape and incident responses. We have discussed developments in insurance coverage, considering different types of loss and the effect of regulatory changes on the market.

Date: Wednesday 10 May, 11.00 CET/10.00 UK

Moderator: Amit Tyagi (Partner, UK), Tristan Hall (UK)

Panel: Tom De Cordier (Partner, Belgium), Marianna Scardia (Partner, Italy), Jorge Etreros (Senior Associate, Spain), Bohdan Ilchenko (Associate, Ukraine), Ihor Olekhov (Partner, Ukraine)


ESG risks for D&Os 

Our webinar dealt with the various types of ESG claims and litigation that we had witnessed, and how they might have impacted D&Os in the UK and in the European Union.

The webinar covered:

  • High profile examples of ESG claims against D&Os
  • Climate change disclosure regulations that may generate a risk for D&Os
  • Changes in disclosure requirements. For instance, in the UK, the audit reform legislation and it impact on D&Os of Public Interest Entities
  • Supply chain liability risks exist for corporates and their directors. For instance, the proposed EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
  • Activist litigation and derivative claims against D&Os from one jurisdiction to another
  • Greenwashing claims and regulatory investigations in financial services, and regulatory action and investigations against D&Os

Date: Wednesday 31 May, 11.00 CET/10.00 UK

Moderator: Simon Garrett (Partner, UK)

Panel: Thomas Böhm (Partner, Austria), Virginie Frémat (Partner, Belgium), Giorgio Valentini (Senior Associate, Italy) , Bart-Adriaan de Ruijter (Partner, The Netherlands)


Product liability

Product liability regime may change because of changes in EU legislation. Companies and insurers should adapt to this new liability environment to limit their exposure.
 
The webinar covered:

  • The impact of new legislation regarding product safety and product liability: extended scope and burden of proof which may increase exposure for producers and their insurers.
  • New legislation regarding medical devices in Spain
  • Recent developments of product liability insurance in Italy, Netherlands, Austria, and Spain
  • Impact of the European directive for collective redress on product liability claims
  • Looking at coverage, the recent developments regarding the interpretation of series loss clause which effects scope of coverage

Date: Wednesday 21 June, 11.00 CET/10.00 UK

Moderator: Bas Baks (Partner, The Netherlands)

Panel: Thomas Böhm (Partner, Austria), Laura Opilio (Partner, Italy), Jorge Etreros (Senior Associate, Spain)


Climate change

This webinar covered recent developments in climate change law and litigation, specifically looking at changes in risk profile for Insureds. We analysed developments in key jurisdictions, including the Netherlands, France, Belgium and the UK.

Date: Wednesday 5 July 2023, 11.00 CET/10.00 UK

Moderator: Harriet Munro (UK)

Panel: Bart-Adriaan de Ruijter (The Netherlands); Mylene Garrouste (France); Julie De Pauw (Belgium); Marie Santori (France)


Reinsurance | Understanding war and nuclear risks exclusions and related hybrid clear and political risks exclusions

This webinar provided valuable insights into war exclusions, flagged uncertainties and specific issues such as cyber-attacks as a part of a hybrid war, and radioactive contamination. It also delved into providing recommendations on language that can broaden or narrow the scope of exclusion, alongside insightful analysis of recent court decisions.

Date: Wednesday 12 July, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CET

Moderator: Simon Kilgour (UK)

Panel: Leonard Böhmer (The Netherlands), Simon Kilgour (UK)


 Professional indemnity

The severity and complexity of professional indemnity claims are increasing, and many now have a multi-jurisdictional element.
With the help of our experts, we covered some of the recent examples of professional indemnity claims and trends that we have seen, handling claims in Germany, UK, The Netherlands, CEE countries, Spain, France and Italy, whilst also providing useful advice on:

  • Third parties’ right to take action against insurers (directly or indirectly)
  • Insured’s right to join insurers into proceedings
  • Insureds defence costs exposure in addition to the limit of liability of the policy.

The webinar was divided into two parts:

11.00 - 12.00 CET / 10.00 - 11.00 UK: Germany, UK, The Netherlands and CEE countries

12.00 - 12.30 CET / 11.00 - 11.30 UK: Spain, France and Italy

Date: Wednesday 13 September, 11.00 CET/10.00 UK

Moderator: Laura Opilio (Italy)

Panel: Cécile Gimonet (France), Leonard Bohmer (The Netherlands), Jaime Bofill (Spain), Petr Benes (Czech Republic), Simon Garrett (UK), Thomas Maur (Germany)


Key People issues for UK Regulated Insurers 

People issues can be complex for UK employers to navigate. This is particularly true for UK insurers who, in addition to a myriad of employment laws, need to be familiar with multiple layers of regulatory issues. ‘Best practice’ from an HR and employment law perspective can sometimes sit uncomfortably with the prioritisation of regulatory risk. This panel discussion session looks at a number of these issues including: the FCA/PRA whistle blowing regime; Solvency II remuneration requirements; conduct risk and ‘fitness and propriety’; regulatory references, and the ever increasing regulatory focus on culture and non-financial misconduct.

Date: 27 September, 11.00 CET/10.00 UK

Moderator: Steven Cochrane (UK)

Panel: Catherine Taylor (UK), Sarah Brook (UK) and Anna Cope (UK)


Bonds

The surety bond market is continuously expanding, with an increasing number of companies entering the field in what is now defined as a massive insurance business. However, the market shows diverse characteristics and potentialities within each country, reflecting economic climates, investor preferences, and regulatory frameworks.

In our webinar, we provided a concise overview of the present market scenario in Italy, Spain, Romania and Brazil (including market size, notable trends, and key players), emphasizing the main distinctions and the recent developments.

Reference were also made to regulatory / procedural aspects and the possible integration of advanced technologies such as blockchain, AI, or digital platforms.

Date: Wednesday 18 October, 11.00 CET/10.00 UK

Moderator: Massimo Dotto (Italy)

Panel: Jorge Etreros (Spain), Felipe Bastos (Sao Paolo, Brazil), Cristina Popescu (Romania)


Marine

Containers overboard – bigger ships, bigger problems? 

While major incidents such as the grounding of the EVER GIVEN capture the headlines, attritional losses from containers overboard are increasingly common. As ships get bigger and containers are stacked higher, the problems for world trade supply chains and the insurance markets which support them become increasingly expensive. These casualties give rise to complex claims involving legal issues in many jurisdictions, where experience and an understanding of global options counts when it comes to avoiding pitfalls and adopting the right strategies to respond cost-effectively. 

Our marine experts in Hong Kong and Europe, including partners Andrew Horton, Steven Wise, Anthony Woo and David McKie, along with Master Mariner Richard Oakley and Of Counsel Helen Tang highlighted some of the issues these incidents present for carriers, charterers, and insurers dealing with the property and liability claims, including environmental issues, rights to limit liability, practical tips for effective claims response, tactical advantages of bringing claims in particular jurisdictions and ways to maximise potential subrogation recoveries.

Date: Wednesday 25 October, 11.00 CET/10.00 UK

Moderator: David McKie (UK)

Panel: Andrew Horton (HK), Steven Wise (HK), Anthony Woo (HK), Richard Oakley (HK), Helen Tang (HK)



W&I

Warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance continues to be an integral part of the M&A process. Both buyers and sellers increasingly acknowledge the added value of transferring the risk of a sellers’ breach of the representations and warranties under an acquisition agreement to a W&I insurer. Successfully handling a claim under a W&I insurance policy often requires a thorough understanding of the SPA, its interaction with the insurance policy and any applicable statutory provisions. In this webinar our international panel of CMS experts focused on claims trends, recent developments and practical lessons learned from handling claims under W&I insurance policies across a range of jurisdictions

Date: Wednesday 8 November, 11.00 CET/10.00 UK

Moderator: Virginie Frémat (Belgium)

Panel: Hugues Marxuach (France), Oskar van de Weijer (The Netherlands), Guillermo Ruiz (Spain), Chris Bradshaw (UK), Mariana Scardia (Italy), Tom Reingraber (Belgium).



Medical malpractice

The medical malpractice landscape continues to evolve, and it is crucial for insurers to navigate the complexity of this market and adeptly respond to forthcoming changes.

During this webinar, a number of CMS’ Insurance Sector experts in medical malpractice across four jurisdictions (UK, Italy, Spain and France) discussed recent legal developments, claims trends and upcoming changes in the market and the law which are likely to impact insurers’ books of medical malpractice business.

The webinar also delved into the possible opportunities in the market such as AI, given the ever-changing international healthcare landscape.

Date: Wednesday 29 November, 11.00 CET/10.00 UK

Moderator: Anna Walsh (UK)

Panel: Nicolo d’Elia (Italy), Jorge Etreros (Spain), Hugues Marxuach (France)


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Insurance | Claims & Coverage Insights – 2022 webinar programme
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