Clearway judgment has potential to increase claims against solicitors

Wider area affected this year means 2016 fires less likely to constitute a single event, which was the source of much arbitration in 2007

Complex issues on causation, aggregation and contingent business interruption likely to emerge

This UK winter has underlined the importance for re/insurers of understanding where the exposures lie

Influence over the conduct of claims should be seen as critical to managing exposure

Counterparties do not have an automatic right to terminate their reinsurance contract if a merger takes place