IUA Circular 033/23
IUA Policy Wordings Masterclass: An Introduction to Contracts of Insurance
IUA Clauses Committee Expert Representatives:
Shahid Khan, Chief Product Counsel - UK & Europe, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
Chloe Adams, Head of Bespoke & Specialty Contracts, Fidelis
Natasha Oates, Contract Wordings Manager, Lancashire
Please note that this event is in-person only
Event Date: Tuesday 18 April 2023
Time: Welcome buffet Breakfast at 08.30am
Session for commence at 09.00am for approx 90 mins
Venue: Balls Bros Wine Bar, Minster Court, Mincing Lane, London EC3
Subject: This IUA technical masterclass will consider the fundamental features of policy wordings and the absolute need for contract clarity.
This is a free event, but names and email addresses of all attendees are required for registration.
Why opt for a ‘claims made’ over ‘losses occurring’ basis of contract? What did the Insurance Act 2015 mean for warranties? How might the contra proferentem principle impact the reading of my contract in a court of law?
This IUA policy wordings masterclass will consider key introductory questions and concepts related to the fundamentals of insurance contracts, which are the cornerstone of the insurance process. This event is aimed predominantly at junior practitioners and will benefit underwriting, claims, broking and service provider representatives.
Our expert wordings practitioners will address the absolute need for contract clarity and establish why an effective insurance process is underpinned by a clear and comprehensive policy wording that meets the needs of parties to the contract and is well understood by those parties.
With reference to real wordings examples addressing key coverage concepts, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in discussion and debate and hear from insurance wordings practitioners on key considerations to ensuring contract clarity.
Our Speakers:
Shahid Khan oversees all product development in UK and Europe across multiple lines of business.
Chloe Adams has 12 years of Contracts Experience across all multiple lines of business.
Natasha Oates has previously worked in dispute resolution at the Financial Ombudsman Service and has been working in Wordings for the past four years across multiple lines of business.
DISCLAIMER: The market briefing presentation materials and speaker comments therein were prepared solely by the presenter(s) in their personal and professional capacity. Any materials or opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the views of the IUA and IUA does not bear any responsibility for, or liability to, any parties in respect of the accuracy, legality or overall content of the presentation or any other comments made by speakers or other attendees during the market briefing.
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