2025 UK Reinsurance Round-up

In 2025, War and Political risks litigation continues to dominate the landscape of English litigation. Judgment was handed down in June 2025 in the claim brought by various aircraft lessors
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Why timely notification matters

The recent judgment in Makin v QBE Insurance (Europe) Ltd [2025] EWHC 895 (“Makin”) highlights the importance of notifying potential insurance claims promptly. This case, which reinforces the significance of
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Reviving the Framework: The Arbitration Act 2025 and the New Era of UK Arbitration

England is widely recognised as a leading choice for international arbitration. There is a strong tradition of arbitration in the jurisdiction with institutional support and a robust judicial record of
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Lonham Group Ltd v. Scotbeef Ltd

In Lonham Group Ltd v. Scotbeef Ltd [2025] EWCA Civ 203 (see the judgment here), the CoA considered issues of representations and warranties of information provided by the insured to
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Sky & Mace v Riverstone Managing Agency & ors [2024] EWCA Civ 156

The Court of Appeal (“COA”) clarifies coverage for deterioration and development damage in a recent Construction All Risks (“CAR”) policy dispute. In Sky UK Ltd & Mace Ltd v Riverstone
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Litigation is a Highway

A recent County Court judgment, in which CPB represented the successful defendant, stands as a cautionary tale on the importance of proper claims management when engaging in litigation. The defendant
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Unipolsai Assucurazioni S.p.A -v- Covéa Insurance Plc

The Court of Appeal provides guidance on what constitutes a ‘catastrophe’ and on the interpretation of the “Hours Clause” in the context of property catastrophe excess of loss reinsurance In
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Court explains the purpose of W&I cover

Buyer denied cover after specialty bakery merger turned sour …   Background The Commercial Court recently considered a claim made against a Buyer’s Side Warranty and Indemnity Policy in Finsbury
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Cyber attack not within war exclusion

Cyber attack not within war exclusion Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey decides the 2017 NotPetya malware attack did not fall within the ‘hostile or warlike’ acts
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2023 Insuralex´s London insurance market seminar and reception

Innovation and Sustainability in Insurance and Claims Climate change, parametric covers, natural disasters, wars, cyber-attacks, pandemic, insurtech, artificial intelligence, claims transformation… In times of unprecedented change and fast-paced technological advancements,
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