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Insurers need their own Hippocratic Oath

Published on 22 Mar 2022. By Simon Laird, Global Head of Insurance and Peter Mansfield, Partner

Does insurance have a role to play in setting the ethical standard for corporate ESG and promoting a ‘do no harm’ philosophy?"

Banking and Financial Litigation Markets Update - Spring 2023

Published on 06 Mar 2023. By Jonathan Cary, Partner and Jessica Davies, Associate and Olivia Dhein, Knowledge Lawyer and Jake Hardy, Partner and Simon Hart, Partner, Head of Banking & Financial Markets Disputes and Charlotte Henschen (née Ducker), Partner and Tom Hibbert, Partner, Global Head of Commercial Disputes and Tim Potts, Senior Associate and Chris Ross, Partner and Emily Saffer, Associate and Christopher Wheatley , Senior Associate and Alan Williams, Partner

This update is brought to you by RPC’s top tier banking and financial markets disputes practice in London, with specialists in all areas of financial markets litigation (and arbitration) and a wealth of expertise including frequent involvement in the most complex, high-value, and high-profile disputes in the sphere. Here, we take a look at some of the most important judgments in recent months.

Banking and financial litigation markets update - Summer 2022

Published on 25 Jul 2022. By Jonathan Cary, Partner and Jessica Davies, Associate and Olivia Dhein, Knowledge Lawyer and Jake Hardy, Partner and Simon Hart, Partner, Head of Banking & Financial Markets Disputes and Charlotte Henschen (née Ducker), Partner and Tom Hibbert, Partner, Global Head of Commercial Disputes and Tim Potts, Senior Associate and Chris Ross, Partner and Emily Saffer, Associate and Christopher Wheatley , Senior Associate and Alan Williams, Partner

In this overview we look at some of the most important judgments in recent months in the area of banking and financial markets litigation.

Disputes Yearbook 2021: Financial disputes

Published on 05 May 2021. By Simon Hart, Partner, Head of Banking & Financial Markets Disputes

As part of the acclaimed Disputes Yearbook, Legal Business interviewed members of our disputes team exploring the litigation landscape and what RPC brings to the table.

What if the CEO asks me... about ESG-linked financing facilities

Published on 28 Sep 2021. By Edward Colville, Partner and Sukh Ahark, Partner, Co-head of India Desk

As focus moves from short term lockdown liquidity on to longer term financing needs, loan facilities linked to ESG and sustainability targets are back in the news.

Law passed to regulate Significant Investments in Singapore Entities

Published on 12 Jan 2024. By Kenneth Leong, Partner and Jemima Holly Ang, Associate

The Significant Investments Review Bill (the "Bill") was recently passed by Parliament on 9 January 2024, and is expected to take effect in the first half of the year.

All is not (necessarily) lost: Crypto crime recovery

Published on 30 Jun 2022. By Adam Craggs, Partner

With over 2 million people in the UK now holding and using cryptocurrency, and the Chancellor announcing that a government backed non-fungible token ("NFT") is to be issued by the Royal Mint this summer, the market for crypto-assets is expected to continue to grow in the coming months and years; so much so that legislation is planned to implement a new regulatory regime for the crypto market.

Navigating the digital shift: balancing efficiency and customer care in insurance brokerage

Published on 23 May 2024. By Kirstie Pike, Partner

Workflow and process efficiency is something that insurance brokers report as one of their main challenges year on year. As technology accelerates faster than ever before, using data and technology is critical to providing exceptional customer service and improving productivity, but what are the risks involved in automation?

General Liability newsletter – May 2024

Published on 13 May 2024. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory and Fiona Hahlo, Partner and Beth Lewis, Associate and Sally Lord, Knowledge Lawyer

Welcome to the latest edition of our general liability newsletter, rounding up some of the key cases from the last few months.

Money Covered: The Week That Was – 10 May

Published on 10 May 2024. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

Money Covered: The Week That Was – 3 May

Published on 03 May 2024. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

Money Covered: The Week That Was – 26 April

Published on 26 Apr 2024. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

Money Covered: The Week that Was - 19 April

Published on 19 Apr 2024. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

Source@RPC – April 2024

Published on 15 Apr 2024. By Mark Crichard, Partner and Nigel Wilson, Of Counsel and Jonathan Greenway, Senior Associate

The aim of Source@RPC is to provide lawyers, procurement professionals and CIOs/CTOs (amongst others) with a regular update on the legal implications and risks (and how best to manage them) of sourcing and utilising technology and outsourced technology-enabled services, as they affect businesses operating in the insurance and financial services sector.

Source@RPC - February 2024

Published on 19 Feb 2024. By Mark Crichard, Partner

The aim of Source@RPC is to provide lawyers, procurement professionals and CIOs/CTOs (amongst others) with a regular update on the legal implications and risks (and how best to manage them) of sourcing and utilising technology and outsourced technology-enabled services, as they affect businesses operating in the insurance and financial services sector.

Hurricane Otis Acapulco

Published on 09 Feb 2024. By Alex Almaguer, Partner and Latin America Insurance Practice Lead and Chris Burt, Senior Associate and Martin Jimenez Bonola, Associate

Acapulco, one of the main tourist destinations in Mexico, suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Otis (category 5) when it struck on Wednesday, 25 October 2023.

Procedure damages & costs

Published on 11 Jan 2024.

In this chapter of our Annual Insurance Review 2024, we look at the main developments in 2023 and expected issues in 2024 for Procedure damages & costs.

Product liability

Published on 11 Jan 2024.

In this chapter of our Annual Insurance Review 2024, we look at the main developments in 2023 and expected issues in 2024 for Product liability.

Source@RPC - December 2023

Published on 12 Dec 2023. By Mark Crichard, Partner

The aim of Source@RPC is to provide lawyers, procurement professionals and CIOs/CTOs (amongst others) with a regular update on the legal implications and risks (and how best to manage them) of sourcing and utilising technology and outsourced technology-enabled services, as they affect businesses operating in the insurance and financial services sector.

Product law bulletin – December 2023

Published on 07 Dec 2023. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory and Fiona Hahlo, Partner and Mamata Dutta, Partner and Elinor Sidwell, Associate and Andrew Martin, Associate and Rashna Vaswani, Associate

Welcome to the latest edition of our product law bulletin, this month we focus on: • EU CE marking recognition extended indefinitely • Best Practice for food allergen labelling published by FSA • Consultation on non-surgical cosmetic procedures • UK Product Safety Review Consultation • EU Product Liability Directive • New regulations on batteries • Developments in e-scooter and e-bike battery safety discussion

Source@RPC - October 2023

Published on 31 Oct 2023. By Mark Crichard, Partner

The aim of Source@RPC is to provide lawyers, procurement professionals and CIOs/CTOs (amongst others) with a regular update on the legal implications and risks (and how best to manage them) of sourcing and utilising technology and outsourced technology-enabled services, as they affect businesses operating in the insurance and financial services sector.

General Liability newsletter – September 2023

Published on 21 Sep 2023. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory and Fiona Hahlo, Partner and Beth Lewis, Associate and Chris Gower, Associate

Welcome to the latest edition of our general liability newsletter, rounding up some of the key cases from the last few months.

Money Covered: The Week that Was - 25 August

Published on 25 Aug 2023. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

Money Covered: The Week that Was - 04 August

Published on 04 Aug 2023. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

Money Covered: The Week that Was - 28 July

Published on 28 Jul 2023. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

Money Covered: The Week that Was - 07 July

Published on 07 Jul 2023. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

Product law bulletin – May 2023

Published on 26 May 2023. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory and Fiona Hahlo, Partner and Mamata Dutta, Partner and Elinor Sidwell, Associate and Andrew Martin, Associate and Rashna Vaswani, Associate

• The spotlight's on product safety following the adoption of the General Product Safety Regulation (EU) and the UK Government's Round Table on online marketplaces • European Council adopts general approach for proposed EU Artificial Intelligence Act • Ford launches history making "hands-off, eyes on" car • Allergen update: more calls for stronger reporting and guidance • General Product Safety Regulations breaches • OPSS publish Product Regulation Strategy for 2022 – 2025

The Week That Was - 17 March 2023

Published on 17 Mar 2023. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

Law and jurisdiction in insurance and reinsurance contracts (Asia Pacific)

Published on 15 Mar 2023.

The English courts are emerging as a "hotspot" for environmental and ESG-related claims

Published on 14 Mar 2023. By Lucy Dyson , Partner

Insurers can expect to continue to see an uptick in environmental and mass tort group litigation in the English courts and elsewhere in Europe, against the backdrop of climate change-related, plastics and other environmental risks

General Liability newsletter – February 2023

Published on 02 Mar 2023. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory and Fiona Hahlo, Partner and Tom Butterfield, Trainee Solicitor

Welcome to the latest edition of our general liability newsletter, rounding up some of the key cases from the last few months.

Annual Insurance Review 2023

Published on 12 Jan 2023. By Simon Laird, Global Head of Insurance

Hello and welcome to RPC's Annual Insurance Review – a look back at the events that shaped the insurance market in 2022 and a look forward towards what to expect in 2023.

It's a Wonderful Life, Insurance

Published on 20 Dec 2022. By Peter Mansfield, Partner

A swollen river rages through the town of Bedford Falls. It is Christmas Eve and, looking down upon the torrent, shivering on a bridge, is a woman, distraught and wounded by life's cruelties. She prepares to step over the railing. Her name is Insurance.

A-Z of Insurance

Published on 26 Oct 2022. By Peter Mansfield, Partner

Insurance plays a role in almost every aspect of life. For most, it is simply a policy that protects their car and home, but there is so much more to it than that. Peter Mansfield takes us on a whistlestop tour through insurance history as he gives us his A-Z of insurance.

Carnegie-Brown: Sector not yet fully utilising green investment potential

Published on 26 Sep 2022. By Simon Laird, Global Head of Insurance

Lloyd’s chairman Bruce Carnegie-Brown has said the (re)insurance sector could better utilise its role as an institutional investor to support green growth in the global economy but said regulatory changes will be needed if it is to use its assets to their full potential.

Canada’s Harper: Net-zero by 2050 virtually “unachievable” at current pace of change

Published on 26 Sep 2022. By Simon Laird, Global Head of Insurance

Too heavy a focus on national net-zero strategies and a lack of transparency around how global environmental goals are to be achieved could lead to a spike in emissions, Canada’s former prime minister Stephen Harper has warned, adding that existing targets are “unachievable” in their current form.

Carnegie-Brown offers olive branch to eco-activists

Published on 22 Sep 2022. By Simon Laird, Global Head of Insurance

Lloyd’s chairman Bruce Carnegie-Brown has offered an olive branch to the environmental activists who disrupted the near-350-year-old market this year, declaring that he shares their aim of managing the risks from global warming and admires their determination to drive change.

Insurers must “speak truth to power” on climate change: Canada’s former PM Harper

Published on 22 Sep 2022. By Simon Laird, Global Head of Insurance

Canada’s former prime minister has said the global (re)insurance industry has a critical role in speaking “truth to power” when it comes to tackling the impact of climate change because of its investment in data, models and analytics to understand cat risk.

Subrogated recoveries

Published on 10 Aug 2022.

An accessible reference point to assist insurers in their immediate considerations relating to subrogated recoveries in 15 jurisdictions across Asia and in England and Wales

Product law bulletin – July 2022

Published on 26 Jul 2022. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory and Mamata Dutta, Partner and Elinor Sidwell, Associate and Andrew Martin, Associate

Welcome to the latest edition of our product law bulletin, this month we focus on: • New guidance published for market safety and product recalls, • Plans from the government to ease UKCA marking transition • OPSS's final report on their Study on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Product Safety • Self-driving cars given the green light • Allergen update: Natasha Trial to treat people living with food allergies • FSA issue a final call for CBD products to be add to the public list

General Liability newsletter – May 2022

Published on 25 May 2022. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory and Fiona Hahlo, Partner

Welcome to the latest edition of our general liability newsletter, rounding up some of the key cases from the last few months.

Mariana v BHP may expand scope of environmental group litigation

Published on 19 May 2022. By Lucy Dyson , Partner

The much-anticipated Court of Appeal decision on a claim resulting from Brazil's worst environmental disaster could herald a new era for group litigation against multinationals in the English courts.

COVID-19 and the impact on UK corporate insolvencies

Published on 25 Apr 2022. By James Wickes, Partner and Paul Bagon, Partner

It has been just over two years since the World Health Organisation first declared Covid-19 a pandemic, and as the UK prepares to transition away from an era of pandemic restrictions and unprecedented government intervention, to a more ‘business-as-usual’ open economy, it seems timely to consider the possible legacies of this crisis on UK businesses.

Insurers need their own Hippocratic Oath

Published on 22 Mar 2022. By Simon Laird, Global Head of Insurance and Peter Mansfield, Partner

Does insurance have a role to play in setting the ethical standard for corporate ESG and promoting a ‘do no harm’ philosophy?"

Insurance & Reinsurance - ePD, EECC and GDPR: The EU Road to Privacy, Security and Data Protection

Published on 08 Mar 2022. By Richard Breavington, Partner and Elizabeth Zang, Associate and Laura Thackeray, Senior Associate

International Comparative Legal Guide – Insurance & Reinsurance 2022

Published on 07 Mar 2022.

Practical cross-border insights into insurance and reinsurance law

Singapore chapter: "Trends & Developments" in Chambers Insurance & Reinsurance Global Practice Guide 2022

Published on 24 Feb 2022. By Carmel Green, Partner

Home Alone: the birth of a lawyer

Published on 21 Dec 2021. By Peter Mansfield, Partner

Partner Peter Mansfield reveals the shocking truth about the iconic Christmas movie Home Alone.

The Matrix and the Reality of Insurance

Published on 15 Dec 2021. By Peter Mansfield, Partner

1 hour, 31 minutes and 39 seconds into The Matrix, something remarkable happens. We glimpse a skyscraper, at the top of which is the single word, 'Norwich', and what looks suspiciously like the Norwich Union logo. 15 minutes and 9 seconds later, it's a different skyscraper, but this one has 'Aon'. This tells us everything we need to know about The Matrix. Literally everything.

When the bough breaks...

Published on 03 Dec 2021. By Andrew Roper, Partner and Ally Yeandle, Associate

When the bough breaks: Force majeure or Third Party negligence? How to identify a recovery. When trees fail, they have the potential to cause significant damage and disruption to property and businesses.