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International Arbitration Focus - Sector-Specific Arbitration Insight
Editorial Arbitration in the shipping sector: Complexity, practicality, and evolving trends – English and Chinese perspectives Arbitration in the insurance sector Arbitration in financial disputes: trends, innovations, and the road ahead International arbitration and the critical minerals race Oil and gas disputes: why the energy industry turns to arbitration The specificities of construction arbitration
What we heard at AIRMIC 2026: Key themes in insurance and risk management
Earlier this month, Reed Smith attended the 2026 AIRMIC Annual Conference at the ICC in Birmingham. The conference, under the theme Back to Basics, featured over 2,000 delegates from across the risk and insurance community who discussed the evolution of some established trends and explored emerging risks. We unpack some of the main themes and what they mean for policyholders and practitioners further below.
Middle East conflict — Immediate considerations for policyholders
There is no immediate end in sight to the conflict in the Middle East. Missile and drone strikes have caused widespread destruction to critical infrastructure, commercial buildings, and civilian areas across several countries, including Israel, the United Arab Emirates (including Abu Dhabi and Dubai), Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman.
Gulf conflict: Challenges affecting businesses in the energy sector
12 March 2026 / 1 min read / Reed Smith Client Alerts Authors Kyri Evagora, Simone Goligorsky, Brett Hillis, James Willn, Antonia Birt, Sally-Ann Underhill, Mark Pring, Elizabeth Farrell, Nick Moon Authors Key takeaways The Gulf conflict is placing stress upon energy assets and the logistics and insurance infrastructure upon which energy supply chains depend The Strait of Hormuz is a structural choke point carrying approximately 20-25% of global oil and LNG supplies in 2025 Near-term...
UK Court of Appeal upholds Tyson anti-suit injunction
In a significant development in the context of cross-border insurance and reinsurance jurisdiction disputes, the English Court of Appeal has upheld the Commercial Court’s grant of a permanent anti-suit injunction in Tyson International Insurance Company Ltd v. GIC Re, India, Corporate Member Ltd [2026] EWCA (Civ) 40.
What’s keeping board members up at night in 2026?
What risks are keeping boards up at night? Reed Smith is proud to collaborate with WTW as the legal partner for the 2026 Global Directors and Officers Survey, an annual study tracking the evolving risks facing boardrooms around the world. Over the years, this survey has provided critical insights into the challenges confronting directors, officers, and risk managers – from health and safety concerns to cybersecurity threats to emerging regulatory pressures.
Navigating challenges to the jurisdiction of the English court
Key takeaways Determining the jurisdiction in which a claim will be heard is important and may have a significant impact on the outcome of a case The English courts continue to warn of the time and cost spent on jurisdiction battles and the need for proportionality How should a party balance submitting sufficient evidence to meet the required legal test of a “good arguable case”, with the need for efficiency and proportionality In this article, Catherine Lewis and Mark Pring at Reed Smith and...
Navigating the storm(s)
Analysis Butlin’s case is a reminder of the need for transparency and clarity regarding the terms of cover amid rising weather-related claims Already a subscriber? Sign in to continue reading. If content does not display, please refresh your browser. New to Insurance Day? Buy a subscription for unlimited access to news, interviews, analysis and much more.
ESG and insurance
Click here to listen to the audio Mark Pring, Catherine Lewis, and Tom Morgan break down the three pillars of ESG (environmental, social, and governance), and discuss current risks that policyholders are facing and how they should go about mitigating certain risks. Transcript: Intro: Hello and welcome to Insured Success, a podcast brought to you by Reed Smith's insurance recovery lawyers from around the globe.
Business interruption claims in 2024: A global perspective
Click here to listen to the audio Business interruption (BI) ranked among the top concerns for companies globally in 2023. Extreme weather events, cyberattacks, fires and explosions, political violence, and COVID-19 will continue to drive BI claims in the coming year.
What next for the Covid business interruption insurance saga?
In light of recent FCA’s review into the handling of Covid business interruption claims, Peter Hardy, insurance expert and partner at Reed Smith and Mark Pring, partner at Reed Smith argue that the legal fallout only just begun. Mark Pring Much fanfare accompanied the recent handing-down by Mr Justice Butcher of the judgments in the Stonegate, Greggs and Various Eateries proceedings.
COVID-19 after-effects in the UK: Insurance protection softening the blow
The COVID-19 pandemic and the practical impact of frequent and lengthy closure orders in 2020 and 2021 hit the hospitality industry harder than most sectors. Business interruption (BI) insurance protects businesses against financial losses suffered as a result of such a disruptive event. Most policies offer BI cover as an extension to cover for loss or damage to property. In the UK at least, the courts have resisted characterizing the presence of COVID-19 as causing such physical loss or damage.
Even positive reforms can carry hidden risks -A potential limitation period “trap” in the UK’s Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010
At a time when, globally, insured businesses are under severe financial strain, the availability and extent of their insurance assets take on a new significance. It is significant not just for troubled businesses and their insurers, but also for third parties with potential or actual claims against those businesses. An insured may, for example, notify under a professional indemnity or other liability insurance in response to a third party claim.
Even positive reforms can carry hidden risks -A potential limitation period “trap” in the UK’s Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010
At a time when, globally, insured businesses are under severe financial strain, the availability and extent of their insurance assets take on a new significance. It is significant not just for troubled businesses and their insurers, but also for third parties with potential or actual claims against those businesses. An insured may, for example, notify under a professional indemnity or other liability insurance in response to a third party claim.
FCA v. Arch and others - The UK Supreme Court’s final word on business interruption insurance losses in light of the COVID-19 pandemic
The United Kingdom Supreme Court (UKSC) handed down its judgment on 15 January 2021 in The Financial Conduct Authority v. Arch Insurance (UK) Limited and Others. This test case was brought by the FCA on behalf of SME business interruption (BI) policyholders who have suffered financial losses as a result of COVID-19. The High Court judgment was handed down on 15 September 2020, with the special direct appeal to the UKSC taking place on 16 – 19 November 2020.
COVID-19 Event Cancellation Insurance – Good News And Bad News - Insurance - UK
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COVID-19 event cancellation insurance - good news and bad news
A concert promoter cancels a sold-out show of a world-renowned recording artist, reimbursing millions of dollars in ticket sales as a result. If the reason for the cancellation was COVID-19, does insurance cover that? Event Cancellation Insurance Basics Event cancellation insurance generally provides coverage only when there has been a triggering event under the policy. Some policies are written, for example, to only cover cancellations caused by rain or bad weather.
Insurers must prepare for faster-moving legal environment
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