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Emerging Risks - Indigenous Rights
In the fourth podcast episode of our third Emerging Risks series, we explore the growing significance of Indigenous Rights as an insurance risk.
10/22/2024 • 32 minutes, 14 seconds
Clyde's Claims Essentials | Episode 4: Liability for fire
Welcome to our Clyde’s Claims Essentials podcast series, focused on sharing practical tips for insurers on frequent issues faced by claims handlers within the Property & Liability space. This episode explores liability for fire - the key legal principles with Lauren Penton and Ruth Fletcher.
10/14/2024 • 16 minutes, 48 seconds
Clyde Claims Essentials | Episode 3: Peservaiton of Evidence and Disclosure in the Business and Property Courts
In this episode of our Clyde's Claim Essentials series, Lauren Penton and Chander Agnihotri discuss the fundamental principles of disclosure, covering:The importance of disclosureDisclosure in the Business and Property CourtDisclosure in accordance with Practice Direction 57ADExtended disclosureModel of disclosure
7/30/2024 • 20 minutes, 35 seconds
Emerging Risks - Artificial Sweeteners
In the third podcast episode of our third Emerging Risks series, we discuss the topic of Artificial Sweeteners, asking: are we at the beginning of a new chapter in food safety litigation?
7/16/2024 • 29 minutes, 10 seconds
Emerging Risks - Artificial Intelligence
In the second podcast episode of our third Emerging Risks series, we explore the fast-growing topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on the Insurance sector.
6/26/2024 • 37 minutes, 18 seconds
Clyde's Claims Essentials | Episode 2: Privilege
In this 15-minute episode, Lauren and Aditi cover the key elements including:The concept of privilege and its relevance in legal claimHow privilege operates in Practice Litigation privilegeLegal advice privilegeAnd more!
5/30/2024 • 15 minutes, 35 seconds
Insurance Growth Report 2024 podcast series - Episode 3: Middle East and Asia Pacific
5/30/2024 • 27 minutes, 3 seconds
Insurance Growth Report 2024 podcast series - Episode 2: US/LatAm
5/16/2024 • 25 minutes, 24 seconds
Emerging Risks - Vaping
In the first episode of our series 3 Emerging Risks podcast series, we discuss the popular and fast-moving subject of Vaping and its profound implications on the Insurance sector, with perspectives from both the UK and Australia.
5/10/2024 • 33 minutes, 29 seconds
Insurance Growth Report 2024 podcast series - Episode 1: Exploring UK & Europe’s M&A and regulatory landscape
Clyde & Co’s new Growth Report Podcast Series, hosted by Peter Hodgins, draws on this year's Insurance Growth Report, which explores the M&A landscape and regulatory issues across the insurance sector. Each episode will focus on key regions and this first instalment looks at the UK and Europe, with insights provided by Andrew Lucas, Partner in the Corporate Insurance Group in London, and Andreas Börner, a corporate and regulatory Partner in the Munich office.
Welcome to our new series Clyde’s Claim Essentials: Practical Tips for Insurers on Frequent Issues! This series aims to cover all the ‘need to knows’ in claims handling, particularly in the property & liability space.We begin with a look at Subrogation: Key Essentials with Lauren Penton and Aditi Kumar.In a bite size, 20-minute episode, they explore:What subrogated rights actually are and what form they can takeHow subrogated rights arise and how they are enforcedThe duties of the insuredHow the Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010 can assist in pursuing subrogated recoveriesAnd more!
3/13/2024 • 20 minutes, 8 seconds
Emerging Risks - Lithium Batteries
Lithium batteries are a ubiquitous technology, used in everything from vaping devices to huge plants storing energy from offshore wind farms. The technology is in a state of rapid development, however, there have been many reported cases of product failures and mass recall events.This podcast, given in conjunction with leading experts from Exponent, looks at the current status of Lithium Batteries technological development; the drivers of risk; and the considerations for underwriters and claims handlers in the fields of property, motor, product liability and product recall.
12/12/2023 • 40 minutes, 50 seconds
Construction Defects - Property Insurers
The third episode of our Construction Defects podcast series focuses on Property Insurers and the current and upcoming challenges they are facing. We discuss the the types of liability that may be faced by property insurers for damage caused by construction defects; the application of relevant exclusions; and approaches to risk management.Partner Toby Rogers is joined by:• Angharad Reynolds, Legal Director, Clyde & Co London• Ellen Barker, Junior Associate, Clyde & Co London
10/13/2023 • 15 minutes, 45 seconds
Construction Defects - Housing Associations
The last episode in our Construction Defects podcast series examines the position of Housing Associations and other landlords of large property portfolios.Clyde & Co Senior Associate Ben Keatinge is joined by:• Clyde & Co Partner Christopher Leadbetter• Zurich UK Regional Major Loss Manager Paul RedingtonAs well examining the position of Housing Associations, they explore the increasing scrutiny on construction defects in residential properties (including those with features of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)), the health and safety and regulatory requirements faced by property owners, and how these relate to the types of construction defects often revealed by insured events (such as fires, or water escapes).The podcast will highlight the methods of investigating such defects and determining a proper remedial scheme.
9/22/2023 • 28 minutes, 59 seconds
Emerging Risks - Covid-19: Three years on
In the latest episode of our Emerging Risks podcast series, we discuss the challenges in insurance post covid, predominantly around property, business interruption and environmental liability claims.
9/19/2023 • 40 minutes, 31 seconds
Sustainability, Greenwashing and Corporate Governance | Part 4: Whistleblowing
Partner Rachel Cropper Mawere and Chair at Ventures Desiree Filer explore whistleblowing, further- looking at whistleblowing protections and the legislation in place for whistleblowers.
7/24/2023 • 10 minutes, 34 seconds
Sustainability, Greenwashing and Corporate Governance | Part 3: Corporate Social Responsibility
Partner Rachel Cropper Mawere and Chair at Ventures Desiree Filer talk about the importance of communication, trust, and the right culture within businesses to push CSR.
7/24/2023 • 9 minutes, 59 seconds
Sustainability, Greenwashing and Corporate Governance | Part 2: Sustainability
Partner Rachel Cropper Mawere and Chair at Ventures Desiree Filer discuss the importance of sustainability and the best practices for businesses to approach it.
7/24/2023 • 18 minutes, 53 seconds
Sustainability, Greenwashing and Corporate Governance | Part 1: Whistleblowing and Governance
Partner Rachel and Chair at Ventures Desiree Filer talk about Desiree Filer’s whistleblowing story, the negative connotations whistleblowing has, and how bad whistleblowing governance can affect businesses.
7/24/2023 • 7 minutes, 31 seconds
Construction Defects - Latent Defects
The second episode of our construction defects podcast series focuses on Latent Defects and the current and upcoming challenges insurers are facing. We discuss the types of construction defects which are generating claims; the increase in defects claims and how these are evolving; policy wordings; and the impact of modern methods of construction.Partner Toby Rogers is joined by:Ben Keatinge, Senior Associate, Clyde & Co LondonAndy Evans, Head of Construction, Integr
5/3/2023 • 26 minutes, 2 seconds
Emerging Risks - PFAS
In the latest episode of our Emerging Risks podcast series, we discuss PFAs (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), a group of chemicals used globally in a wide range of products from food packaging to firefighting foams. In recent years, scientific research has highlighted PFAs as being a harm to human health and connected them to various diseases. PFAs now pose a significant liability risk and increased awareness of their health risks has already led to mass claims activity beginning in the United States. Host, Neil Beresford, is joined by:Kevin Haas, Partner, Clyde & Co New JerseyNatasha Lioubimova, Senior Associate, Clyde & Co LondonAndrew Morgan, Senior Engineer, Geosyntec ConsultantsOur speakers discuss the technical nature and regulations surrounding PFAs chemicals, the claims landscape from an international perspective and the current developments emerging in the US.
4/12/2023 • 43 minutes, 18 seconds
Emerging Risks - Air Quality
In this episode of our Emerging Risks podcast series, we discuss air quality and how air pollution poses a major threat to health across the globe. Host Neil Beresford is joined by:Dan Scott, Senior Associate, Clyde & Co LondonHarry Little, Associate, Clyde & Co LondonTogether they discuss the injury and environmental liability risks emerging globally from air pollution and how the claims landscape is evolving.
2/17/2023 • 31 minutes, 17 seconds
Construction Defects - Introduction and update
In the first episode of our construction defects podcast series, we discuss the recent and historic problems surrounding building regulations, how these are being reformed and the availability of recovery actions against parties who were involved in the construction.Partner Toby Rogers is joined by:• Ben Keatinge, Senior Associate, Clyde & Co London• Dr David Crowder, Partner, DCCH ExpertsThis podcast provides an overview of the building regulation regime and would be useful to anyone with a general interest in this topical and contentious area.
2/15/2023 • 23 minutes, 5 seconds
Emerging Risks - Social Inflation
In the second episode of the Emerging Risks podcast series, we discuss the interesting topic of Social Inflation, a major emerging risk that the insurance industry will face. Host Neil Beresford is joined by Bill Swallow, Partner, Clyde & Co Chicago, Alistair Kinley, Director of Policy & Government Affairs, Clyde & Co London and Sophia Henrich, Senior Associate, Clyde & Co Munich to discuss Social Inflation in the UK, US and Europe and the impact this will have on insurers.
12/14/2022 • 29 minutes, 23 seconds
Emerging Risks - Automated Vehicles
Host Neil Beresford is joined by Clyde & Co Partner Kerris Dale, Head of our Motor Practice Group, Nanci Schanerman Senior Counsel in our Miami office and Legal Director Chris Cowland of our London office to discuss this topical and fast-moving area and its impact on legal liability in both the UK and the US.