United Kingdom: Insurance Laws and Products

In the recent decision in Guy Carpenter & Company Ltd v Willis Re (UK) Ltd [2026] EWHC 361 (KB)...

It has been widely reported that the recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East has led to marine insurers cancelling war risks cover for vessels operating in the Strait of Hormuz...

Mr Bidzina Ivanishvili, a Georgian businessman and former Prime Minister of Georgia, invested over US$750 million as premiums under two life insurance policies issued by Credit Suisse Life (Bermuda) Ltd ("CS Life").

Organisations across the UK, European Economic Area (EEA) and the US are experiencing a sharp escalation in both the frequency and impact of cyber incidents.

On 3 December 2025, the PRA published Policy Statement 25/25 (PS25/25), finalising proposals from CP10/25 and introducing Supervisory Statement 4/25 (SS4/25).

In the UK, there's a growing trend of increasingly complex and wide-ranging claims connected to work-related stress.

We are seeing an uptick in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in business; companies and organisations are adopting routine use of AI bots and increasing integration of AI into standard practices.

In Delos Shipholding S.A. v Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty S.E. EWCA Civ 1019, the Court of Appeal addressed the interpretation of American Institute Hull War Risks Clauses exclusions and the duty of fair presentation under the Insurance Act 2015 for corporate insureds with nominee directors.

In Insurance Australia Limited t/as CGU Insurance v Capral Limited FCAFC 46, the Federal Court addressed the meaning of "property damage" where defective products are incorporated into larger tangible property.