Insurance Emerging Risk 2026 Series

Our highly successful webinar series will have more live sessions at times that work for a global audience. As ever, the series is designed to help our global insurer clients to anticipate change, manage exposure and seize opportunities. We will provide analysis of: social media addiction, space, next generation nuclear technologies, sanctions regimes, head office liability and the rise of litigation funding. 

Subscribe to our webinar series today to stay informed and prepared for the changing risk environment.

View the full series information
 

Our next webinar

Wednesday 10 June 2026
2PM AEST | 12PM BST | 2PM ET
The Sanctions challenge: Staying ahead in a multi-jurisdictional landscape

As geopolitical tensions rise, sanctions are spreading around the world, and the management of sanctions risk is more critical than ever. The multi-jurisdictional nature of sanctions liability, and the rapid rate of change, create the risk of inadvertent non-compliance, contractual disputes and reputational harm.

In this webinar session we will discuss:

• Global enforcement trends: Canada’s asset seizure measures and U.S. OFAC’s Iran-related sanctions. 
• Case insights: The detention of M/V Tinos I, the Bella I and implications for maritime and energy markets. 
• Contractual risk management: How to navigate sanctions and force majeure clauses without triggering breach or repudiation claims. 
• Australian developments: Strict liability standards and severe penalties under expanded sanctions laws.
• Future outlook: Legislative and policy changes recommended by Global Affairs Canada and other regulators.

   

Register for your topics of interest

Future topics

Wednesday 9 September 2026
2PM AEST | 12PM BST | 2PM ET
Litigation Funding under the spotlight: Global developments and Insurer strategies

The ready availability of litigation funding is vital for access to justice, but its rapid and largely unregulated growth brings new challenges for insurers. Lack of transparency, inconsistent disclosure rules, and potential conflicts of interest can undermine the integrity of proceedings.

Wednesday 21 October 2026
2PM AEDT | 12PM BST | 2PM ET
Corporate structures under pressure: Managing head office liability risks

Globalisation has driven parent companies to design corporate structures with clear boundaries for finance, management and liability. But recent litigation trends are challenging these safeguards, with an increasing number of claims seeking to hold parent companies directly accountable for the actions of overseas subsidiaries.

For insurers, this evolving risk means heightened exposure under General Liability and Directors’ & Officers Liability policies, as parent companies face growing scrutiny and potential liability for global operations.

Wednesday 2 December 2026
2PM AEDT | 12PM GMT | 2PM ET
Insuring the final frontier: Space risks and emerging coverage challenges

As commercial space activity accelerates and satellite networks become critical to global infrastructure, insurers in 2026 face a new frontier of risk. From orbital debris and cyber threats to complex regulatory frameworks, the space sector is reshaping traditional underwriting norms.

Register for your topics of interest