Stephen Netherway

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New government doubles down on strengthening arbitration laws
The Arbitration Act, which received royal assent on February 24, reforms English arbitration law in a number of specific areas
California wildfires flag issues of insurance availability
Comprehensive data, artificial intelligence and parametric products could all have a part to play in helping the market provide insurance solutions for customers struggling to obtain cover
Legal London has a bright future post-Covid 19
London’s lawyers look set to remain relevant to the insurance market for the foreseeable future, and in ways not seen before the pandemic for very many years
Social inflation is increasingly impacting insurers
How successful insurers are in assessing and managing the effects of social inflation will determine how competitive they are
Insurers should welcome latest ruling on arbitration
Privy Council’s decision in Sian Participation Corp (in liquidation) v Halimeda International affirms a party choosing arbitration will not be limited in its choice of future legal remedies
Court rules against the defence for 'what ifs'
A recent case has potentially far-reaching consequences for brokers and their professional indemnity insurers