Date / time
08/10/2026
2:45 pm - 6:00 pm

IN-PERSON EVENT AT LLOYDS OLD LIBRARY

This conference will explore some of the most pressing contemporary issues in insurance law and practice. The conference will be chaired by Manoj Vaghela, Chair of BILA and Consultant at the Wordley Partnership, and Christopher Jones, BILA Committee Member and Chief Executive of the International Underwriting Association.

Programme

14.45 – 14.50: Welcome – Özlem Gürses, Professor of Maritime Law, Deputy Director of Maritime Law Centre, Tulane University Law School, (conference programme organiser and BILA Vice Chair).

14.50 – 16.15: Panel 1: Marine War Risks Insurance and Illegality

16.15 – 16.30: Break

16.30 – 17.55: Panel 2: Artificial Intelligence and Professional Indemnity Insurance

17.55 – 18.00: Closing remarks

18.00 – 19.00: Networking Drinks

Confirmed Speakers

Oliver Caplin KC, Twenty Essex
Meghan Dalton, Partner, Clyde & Co
Melis Otmar, Howden, Executive Director – Head of Marine Claims London
Antonia Pegden, Partner, HSF Kramer
David Turner KC, 4 New Square
Dr Feng Wang, Institute of Maritime Law, University of Southampton

Important – For admittance to Lloyd’s, please make sure to bring along your Lloyd’s pass if you have one or photo ID (driving licence, passport or work ID with company logo and full name).

We look forward to welcoming you to The Old Library, Lloyd’s Building, 1 Lime Street, London, EC3M 7HA.