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The Insurance Brief: October 2024

12 November 2024
Explore the autumn edition of our DWF Insurance Brief. This issue covers insights, trends and legal updates across the insurance sector. Our global experts provide valuable perspectives and actionable advice to help you navigate the industry's changing landscape.

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Global Risks

Risk Matters Podcast: Cyber Incident Response

In the next two episodes of Risk Matters, we delve into the intricate world of cyber incident response. Cyber threats have evolved in sophistication, necessitating a robust, multi-faceted response mechanism. Our discussions explore this evolution, highlighting the complexities and advancements in cyber incident response. Listen here.

Navigating 'Interesting Times': Challenges and Opportunities for the Insurance Industry in 2024

We are living in 'interesting times' with all the ambiguity that phrase implies. The world, including the insurance industry, faces many new challenges but it is important not to lose sight of the fundamentals. Read more.

Insight and analysis on claims data

This quarter's review focuses on key areas: claims frequency, trends, and volume. Read more.

Civil Justice Reform - recent news and 'coming soon'

It's going to be a busy 6 months ahead in the Civil Justice arena. Each quarter, Nicola Critchley, Partner, DWF will highlight the latest news from the Insurance industry. Read more.

Innovation Station

Horizon-scanning is crucial for identifying emerging issues and opportunities - by recognizing problems that need solutions, it sets the stage for innovation. Read more.

Awards

Insurance Lawyer of the Year: Women In Insurance Awards 2024

Congratulations to Lorraine Carolan who was announced as Insurance Lawyer of the Year at the recent Women In Insurance Awards 2024.

Insurance Post British Technology Awards

Our Telematics team recently won the Best Use of Technology at the Insurance Post British Technology Awards whilst they were highly commended for the most innovative use of technology at The Lawyer Awards 2024.

ESG News

Preparing for a new era of corporate responsibility

The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive introduces obligations for companies to tackle human rights and environmental challenges. We have conducted comprehensive analysis to uncover the implications of this directive for insurers to guide them in navigating this new era of corporate sustainability due diligence. Read more.

DWF named Responsible Business leader by Lamp House Strategy

DWF has been recognised as the leading law firm for Responsible Business by Lamp House Strategy, a consultancy providing insights on the legal sector. Read more.

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