Comprehensive financial services treaty opens a new avenue for UK insurers to underwrite non-life insurance directly in Switzerland

Losses that relate to AI might not fall naturally within or outside the scope of existing insurance cover, which could lead to unexpected exposures for both insurers and insureds alike

Rapid adoption of cryptoassets is likely to drive increased litigation and an upsurge in regulatory enforcement action

The concept of ‘open justice’ has promoted a widening of non-party access rights and a new pilot initiative in the Commercial Court will substantially increase the ability of non-parties to access documents in the public domain

Recent cases illustrate some key lessons for companies operating in the sector and serve as a stark reminder of their duties and responsibilities

UK personal lines insurers have made progress in areas such as pricing reforms, but gaps remain in claims handling that risk eroding consumer confidence

The insurance market has been innovative in responding to the evolving needs of banks and payment services providers with bespoke authorised push payment fraud products

Regulation is becoming tougher, oversight is increasing, and expectations are rising

While many of these technologies are currently at early stages of development, their broader adoption will have implications for marine insurers

The judgement in Hamilton Corporate Member and others v Afghan Global Insurance provides a pragmatic interpretative framework for differentiating political risk from political violence in the context of English insurance law

As the use of AI advances rapidly, insurers should expect the regulatory landscape to continue to evolve

With statutory deadlines looming, insurers and housing providers must prepare for a new era of accountability and transparency in the UK