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Commercial Court grounds War Risks insurers in landmark Russian aircraft judgment

Please find a link to the judgment here – Russian Aircraft Lessor Policy Claims [2025] EWHC 1430 (Comm) Introduction On 11 June 2025, judgment was handed down following the long-awaited Russian aviation “mega trial” heard in the Commercial Court between October 2024 and January 2025. The judgment is substantial for a number of reasons, not […]
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AI is mainstream. Reimagining conventional risk management and insurance practice

As generative AI continues to revolutionise how businesses operate, the insurance industry is navigating a fast-changing landscape. AI’s potential to increase efficiency is undeniable, but it’s also raising serious questions about risk, responsibility, and the very nature of professional value. In a recent panel discussion, at the Airmic Annual Conference in Liverpool, David Pryce, Senior […]
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URS v BDW: a milestone decision from the Supreme Court – but does it break new ground?

The Supreme Court has handed down its long-awaited judgment in URS v BDW. The judgment considers a number of important issues for construction professionals including limitation, liability in tort, and the interplay between the Defective Premises Act 1972 (“the DPA”) and the Building Safety Act 2022 (“the BSA”). Background BDW, a well-known developer (whose brand […]
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Law360: Jeremiah Welch Discusses SDV’s Global Expansion Through Fenchurch Partnership

In a recent article, Jeremiah Welch discusses SDV’s new partnership with London-based Fenchurch Law—a strategic move to build a global network of policyholder-focused insurance firms. The collaboration emphasizes shared values, educational initiatives, and a commitment to consistent, high-quality representation across jurisdictions. Click here to read the article.
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Court pours cold water on insurer’s fraud claims: Malhotra Leisure Ltd v Aviva

Court pours cold water on insurer’s fraud claims: Malhotra Leisure Ltd v Aviva During the Covid-19 lockdown in July 2020, water escaped from a cold-water storage tank at one of the Claimant’s hotels causing significant damage. Aviva, the Claimant’s insurer under a property damage and business interruption policy, refused to indemnify the Claimant on the […]
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Insufficiency of packing exclusion (Institute Cargo Clauses)

The Institute Cargo Clauses (“ICC”) are a set of standard marine cargo clauses maintained by the Joint Cargo Committee. The latest iteration of these clauses, the ICC 1/1/2009, offers three levels of cover in descending scope of protection: ICC ‘A’ (all-risks), ICC ‘B’ (named perils, broader), and ICC ‘C’ (named perils, narrower). All three levels […]
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Win for policyholder in triple insurance case

Watford Community Housing Trust v Arthur J Gallagher Insurance Brokers Limited [2025] EWHC 743 (Comm) In a judgment favourable to policyholders delivered on 8 April 2025, the Commercial Court upheld a policyholder’s right to choose on which policy to claim where cover was provided under multiple policies. The Court also confirmed that, where insufficient cover […]
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Arbitration Act 2025 – What policyholders can expect       

In the biggest legislative development in the field of arbitration in England for thirty years, the English Arbitration Bill received Royal Assent on 24 February 2025 and was enacted as the Arbitration Act 2025 (the Act). The date on which the Act will come into force is to be determined, but the Government has indicated […]
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Fenchurch Law and Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Policyholder Representation

Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. (SDV) and London-based Fenchurch Law have announced a new partnership, uniting two leading firms focused on representing insurance policyholders in coverage disputes. On either side of the pond, SDV and Fenchurch Law share a common mission of levelling the playing field between policyholders and insurers. Now, both firms look forward […]
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