In this edition, we examine four topics that highlight the breadth and depth of expertise required to navigate modern claims environments.
This includes:
The causation and coverage in heavy industry and consider the legal concept of Novus Actus Interveniens in the context of a complex iron smelting loss.
The rapidly expanding offshore wind sector, examining the increasingly complex relationship between OEM warranties, insurance programmes and business interruption exposures.
The distinctive regulatory, cultural and operational characteristics that influence the management of large and complex claims across Latin America.
The implications of Brazil's significant insurance market reforms, examining how new legislation is reshaping claims handling, policyholder protections and the relationship between insurers and reinsurers.
The Latin American region has some specific characteristics that require careful consideration to ensure the smooth interplay between local insures, their international reinsurers and all the associated stakeholders following a large loss.
Here we discuss some of the characteristics that make this region different to others in the international insurance market. From navigating the different cultural norms to detailing the specific nature of insurance market relationships, this article explores how practitioners can ensure their complex claims run smoothly in this diverse region.
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