'There is no doubt that climate change increases volatility, frequency and also severity,' says senior di...
What is unfairly prejudicial conduct entitling a shareholder to relief from the Court – and are such claims indemnified under the company's D&O Policy?
Successive versions of the Companies Act (most recently Section 994 of the 2006 Act (“CA...
Successive versions of the Companies Act (most recently Section 994 of the 2006 Act (“CA...
Article / 16 days ago
UK insureds slowly winning the war on Covid-BI litigation - Commercial Risk
As Covid-19 business interruption (BI) insurance claims continue to grind their way through the English Courts, UK businesses are slowly recovering billions of pounds from their insurers...
As Covid-19 business interruption (BI) insurance claims continue to grind their way through the English Courts, UK businesses are slowly recovering billions of pounds from their insurers...
Article / 22 days ago
Seven things a good Insurer will never do
Are you looking to your existing insurance provider to renew your cover and continue supporting your business through the good times and bad?...
Are you looking to your existing insurance provider to renew your cover and continue supporting your business through the good times and bad?...
Article / 2 months ago
Archer v Ace (or, The Demise Of LEG3?)
In the London Market there is, by and large, a common understanding about how...
In the London Market there is, by and large, a common understanding about how...
Article / 2 months ago
Covid “Catastrophe” Triggers BI Reinsurance
The first UK court ruling on the reinsurance of Covid-19 losses has confirmed coverage under excess...
The first UK court ruling on the reinsurance of Covid-19 losses has confirmed coverage under excess...
Article / 2 months ago
Slowly but surely: policyholders make progress in their fight to recover Covid-19 BI losses from insurers
Gatwick Investment Ltd & Ors v Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE [2024] EWHC 83 (Comm)...
Gatwick Investment Ltd & Ors v Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE [2024] EWHC 83 (Comm)...
Article / 3 months ago
Broker Negligence on BI Policy Advice
A recent ruling of the Commercial Court held brokers Heath Crawford Ltd (“HC”) liable to pay a former client £2.3 million in damages, for uninsured loss resulting from negligent advice on placement of...
A recent ruling of the Commercial Court held brokers Heath Crawford Ltd (“HC”) liable to pay a former client £2.3 million in damages, for uninsured loss resulting from negligent advice on placement of...
Article / 4 months ago
Promised Land: Estoppel Trends in Policyholder Recoveries
Recent cases demonstrate how insurers' claim handling may give rise to estoppel and extend the scope of policy coverage. Practices followed in earlier claims concerning the insured parties...
Recent cases demonstrate how insurers' claim handling may give rise to estoppel and extend the scope of policy coverage. Practices followed in earlier claims concerning the insured parties...
Article / 6 months ago
Webinar – The current climate for D&O claims and coverage issues
The webinar will focus upon the current D&O liability climate, with some examples of...
The webinar will focus upon the current D&O liability climate, with some examples of...
Article / 7 months ago
UK Covid BI litigation heads for showdown as insurers drag their heels - Commercial Risk
The outcome of UK Covid-related business interruption (BI) claims hangs in the balance as crucial cases head to higher courts later this year...
The outcome of UK Covid-related business interruption (BI) claims hangs in the balance as crucial cases head to higher courts later this year...
Article / 7 months ago