Data Science: Insights For Insurers (Video)

When can insurers' claims handlers' correspondence and documents be disclosed in English arbitration or court proceedings? This article examines the boundaries of Legal Professional Privilege and explores the circumstances under which materials produced by P&I Club and H&M claims handlers may be subject to disclosure obligations, even when the insurer is not a party to the proceedings.

In a landmark High Court ruling, two former Petrofac directors facing bribery charges have secured the right to continue receiving defence cost coverage from their insurers under a Directors and Officers policy. The decision addresses fundamental questions about when insurers can avoid policies based on alleged fraud and establishes important precedents for executive protection during criminal proceedings.

Join Peter and Jonathan Corman, Partner at Fenchurch Law, as they explore the complexities of insurance coverage disputes. This episode of Insurance Covered delves into the legal intricacies...

Transport for London has approved autonomous taxis for limited deployment in the capital, requiring human safety drivers to remain present. This development raises critical questions about how liability frameworks, claims investigations and regulatory oversight will adapt as self-driving technology transitions from pilot programs to mainstream adoption.

The Commercial Court’s decision in Nord Stream AG v Lloyd’s and Arch [2026] EWHC 1685 (Comm) provides fresh judicial guidance on the operation of war exclusions and the fundamental issue of causation.

The latest research into e-scooter injuries reveals that riders face significantly greater risks of serious injury than motorcyclists and cyclists, with traumatic brain injuries occurring at more than three times the rate. These findings raise critical questions about liability frameworks, insurance exposure, and the urgent need for regulatory reform in the UK's evolving e-scooter landscape.

This August edition examines critical developments reshaping the insurance landscape, from agentic AI underwriting challenges following a major OpenAI incident to emerging liability concerns around unlabelled chemicals in consumer products. The analysis explores how autonomous systems, geopolitical transit fees, and AI-powered claims processing are fundamentally altering risk assessment and operational frameworks across multiple insurance lines.

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority have unveiled Stage 1 of a new tailored regulatory framework for insurance captives, designed to be proportionate, competitive, and reflective of captives' lower risk profiles. With consultations closing in October 2026 and implementation targeted for mid-2027, the regime promises streamlined authorisation, bespoke capital requirements, and simplified supervision—but will it be enough to compete with established offshore jurisdic

Swedish Insurtech Lassie has launched in the UK with a revolutionary pet insurance model that combines AI-powered claims processing, gamified health rewards, and personalized pet care guidance through a single app. The platform promises to settle claims in just six minutes and offers a prevention-first approach that could fundamentally reshape the traditional pet insurance market. With over 20 million UK pets currently uninsured, Lassie's innovative approach may finally bridge the gap between pet owners and

A groundbreaking peer-reviewed study has revealed that 98% of personal care and cleaning products contain unlabelled chemicals, with 85% harboring substances linked to serious health hazards including cancer, infertility, and neurological disease. Major brands making claims like "phthalate-free" and "100% natural" were found to contain the very chemicals they claimed to exclude, raising urgent questions about product safety, regulatory oversight, and the massive insurance implications spanning product liabi