Northern Coverage Symposium 2023
We are delighted to announce that we are now taking bookings for our Northern Coverage Symposium. The Symposium will be an all day event with breakfast, lunch and refreshments throughout the day at a fantastic venue, followed by a fine wine tasting evening.
As experts in the insurance industry, we know that navigating complex coverage issues can be difficult. That’s why we’ve designed this event, to provide Insurance Brokers with practical tips and strategies to avoid and resolve coverage disputes.
Through a series of informative talks, engaging panel sessions, and valuable networking opportunities, you’ll gain the knowledge and insights you need to confidently guide your clients through common coverage problems. Book a place for you and your colleagues today!
Location
Northern Coverage Symposium
Date: 6 July 2023
Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds City Centre
Granary Wharf, 2 Granary Approach, Leeds, LS1 4BR
2023 Programme
09:30 AM
Registration & Breakfast
10:00 AM
Resolving Coverage Disputes Without Damaging Commercial Relationships
The session will invite the audience to reflect on different types of coverage disputes that often arise, under the headings of Underwriting at Claims Stage, Breach of Policy Terms, and Scope of Cover disagreements. It will discuss the issues that often need to be resolved in relation to those three dispute types, and the challenges that they present in maintaining the triangular commercial relationships between broker, policyholder, and insurer. Finally, the session will look at different approaches to resolving those issues, and suggest strategies for doing so in a way that minimises relationship damage.
SPEAKER
David Pryce
10:40 AM
Financial & Professional Risks - Case Updates
- Recent cases on Solicitors PI – RSA v Tughans (coverage for claims for improperly received fees); Discovery Land v Axis Specialty (“condoning dishonesty”)
- The most recent case on the TPRIA – Rashid v Direct Savings Ltd
- The most recent case on damages for late payments by insures – Quadra Commodities SA v XL Insurance
- The recent introduction of “cyberwar” exclusions in all Lloyd’s cyber policies.
SPEAKERS
Jonathan Corman
Michael Robin
Alex Rosenfield
Dru Corfield
11:20 AM
Break
11:40 AM
Reinsurance & International Risks - Case Updates
- An update on recent insurance cases addressing the English Court’s approach to anti-suit injunctions and jurisdiction provisions;
- A recent high profile Judgment on Marine Insurance addressing several issues including what constitutes a total constructive loss under a war-risks policy; and
- A round up of COVID business interruption decisions from a number of jurisdictions around the world.
SPEAKERS
Daniel Robin
Anthony McGeough
Toby Nabarro
Dru Corfield
12:20 PM
Construction & Property Risks - Case Updates
- An update on the Covid business interruption cases following Stonegate and Corbin & King including cases in the pipeline and anticipated judgments
- The recent Court of Appeal judgment in the Construction All Risks case Rugby Football Union v Clark Smith Partnership Limited & FM Conway Limited
- Recent cases on causation including Brian Leighton (Garages) Limited v Allianz and Allianz v University of Exeter
SPEAKERS
Joanna Grant
Amy Lacey
Rob Goodship
Chloe Vine
Catrin Wyn Williams
1:00 PM
Lunch & Networking
2:00 PM
Financial & Professional Risks - Panel Session
A Panel discussion on ATE legal expenses insurance & litigation funding: how they can assist policyholders to pursue large-scale coverage disputes, and their impact on how the litigation is run.
Moderated by Jonathan Corman (Fenchurch Law), the panel will comprise representatives from the ATE and litigation funding sectors as well as Michael Robin (Fenchurch Law) who has litigated numerous cases involving these products.
SPEAKERS
Tanya Lansky (Leeds) / Tets Ishikawa (London) – Lionfish Litigation Funding
Matthew Pascal – Temple Legal Protection
Jonathan Corman
Michael Robin
2:50 PM
Break
3:00 PM
Reinsurance & International Risks - Panel Session
A Panel Discussion on the Cyber Insurance Market including considering what the English Courts and London Market can learn from recent Cyber litigation in the US. Daniel Robin will moderate the panel which will include Fenchurch Law’s Managing Partner David Pryce, Celso De Azevedo a leading Cyber Barrister and Shannan Fort a Cyber Broker at Mcgill and Partners.
SPEAKERS
Celso De Azevedo – Enterprise Chambers
Shannan Fort – McGill and Partners
David Pryce
Daniel Robin
3:50 PM
Break
4:00 PM
Construction & Property Risks - Panel Session
A Panel discussion on emerging construction risks and the market’s reaction to them.
- Hot topics in the sector include modern methods of construction (pre fab); cladding (Building Safety Act); and proximate cause(s) of loss
- We will be focussing on their impact on aggregation, scope of cover and policy exclusions.
SPEAKERS
Michael Levenstein – Gatehouse Chambers
Donald Canavan (London) – Hurd Rolland Architects
Joanna Grant
Amy Lacey
Rob Goodship
5:00 PM
End of Talks
5:30 PM
Wine Tasting
Join us for an unforgettable evening at our fine wine tasting event. Discover the subtle nuances and complex flavours of specially curated wines from Portugal accompanied by a delicious selection of cheeses and charcuterie. Our knowledgeable experts will guide you through the tasting, sharing their expertise and insights as you savour each sip. Whether you’re a seasoned wine enthusiast or a curious beginner, this is an experience not to be missed.
Speakers
David Pryce
Managing Partner
Fenchurch Law
Joanna Grant
Partner
Fenchurch Law
Jonathan Corman
Partner
Fenchurch Law
Daniel Robin
Associate Partner
Fenchurch Law
Amy Lacey
Partner
Fenchurch Law
Michael Robin
Partner
Fenchurch Law
Rob Goodship
Associate Partner
Fenchurch Law
Alex Rosenfield
Senior Associate
Fenchurch Law
Toby Nabarro
Associate
Fenchurch Law
Cat Wyn Williams
Associate
Fenchurch Law
Dru Corfield
Associate
Fenchurch Law
Chloe Vine
Trainee Solicitor
Fenchurch Law
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Northern Coverage Symposium
Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds City Centre
Date: 6 July 2023