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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! -
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. -
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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
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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 Redington
As 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. -
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.
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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, Integra -
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 Jersey
• Natasha Lioubimova, Senior Associate, Clyde & Co London
• Andrew Morgan, Senior Engineer, Geosyntec Consultants
Our 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. -
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. -
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 Experts
This 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. -
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.
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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.