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”
Chair: Manoj Vagnela
Speakers:
Oliver Caplin KC, Twenty Essex,
“Blocking and Trapping Plus The Persian Gulf”
Dr Feng Wang, University of Southampton
“The Warranty of Legality in English Marine Insurance Law -Historical development, doctrine and codification”
Melis Otmar, Howden, ACII Executive Director – Head of Marine Claims London
“Marine Claims”
16.15 – 16.30: Break
16.30 – 17.55:
Panel 2: “AI Risk and Liability: Opportunities and Challenges for the Professional (and their Insurers)”
Chair: Christopher Jones
Speakers:
Meghan Dalton, Partner, Clyde & Co
Antonia Pegden, Partner, HSF Kramer
David Turner KC, 4 New Square
17.55 – 18.00: Closing remarks
18.00 – 19.00: Networking Drinks
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.