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Practical steps for managing complex insurance towers

Lisa Szymanski and Catherine Lewis are joined by Elizabeth Vieyra to discuss topical issues related to insurance towers and how policyholders can take steps to manage the issues that can arise in complex insurance programs.

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Navigating insurance claims after natural disasters

Reed Smith insurance recovery lawyers, Richard Lewis, John Ellison and Jessica Gopiao discuss the complexities of handling insurance claims after natural disasters. This episode covers critical topics such as the nuances of replacement cost insurance, business income coverage, and the impact of wider effects of losses in mass catastrophes. They also discuss the foundational issues in property insurance, the importance of timely communication and documentation, and the role of forensic accountants and brokers in expediting claims.

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Directors and officers insurance: “Bump up” exclusions and corporate transactions

Carolyn Rosenberg, Stephen Raptis and Jalen Brown explain what “bump up” exclusions in D&O insurance are, and policy considerations when considering or structuring a transaction.

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The extension of corporate criminal liability in the UK: How to manage your risk

Catherine Lewis and Emma Shafton team up to discuss the UK's Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act of 2023 and its potential impact on directors and officers (D&O) insurance coverage. Both based in London, the lawyers discuss important steps that policyholders can take to mitigate risks.

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Representations and warranties insurance: Best practices and industry trends

David Cummings and Lauren Gubricky are joined by Jeff Buzen of McGill and Partners to discuss representations and warranties insurance, best practices for making claims and trends in the industry.

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Marine cargo cover case analysis: ABN AMRO Bank N.V. v. RSA et al

Laura-May Scott and Margaret Campbell analyze the ABN AMRO Bank N.V. v. RSA et al case in detail and also cover what should be included in a marine cargo policy.

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ESG and insurance

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.

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The non-negotiables of non-payment insurance policies

In this episode, Ellie Ruiz and Kelly Knight discuss the ins and outs of non-payment insurance policies. They address the non-negotiables and other key issues that policyholders should be aware of when purchasing non-payment insurance.

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