This is a hybrid event that will be hosted both in-person and virtually.
Kennedys' global healthcare team are delighted to be hosting their global maternity conference, taking place at our London office and online on Wednesday 19 March 2025.
Join us for this special event as we welcome indemnifiers and senior clinicians from Australia, England, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan and Sweden, who will share their perspectives on best practice and innovation in relation to improving response to harm within maternity care.
We will be joined by the following distinguished global speakers:
- Angela Kelly, Chief Insurance Officer, Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA)
- Professor Tak Yeung Leung, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Professor Shin Ushiro, Board Member of the Japan Council for Quality Health Care (JQ) and Deputy Director of Kyushu University Hospital
- Helen Vernon, Chief Executive Officer, NHS Resolution
- Dr Cathal O’Keeffe, Deputy Director – Head of Clinical Risk, State Claims Agency, Ireland
- Professor Constantin von Kaisenberg - Consultant Obstetrician and Chief Executive Officer of PROMPT Germany
- Charlotte Elvander PhD, Midwife and Vice-Chairman of the Swedish Association of Midwives
- Dr Pelle Gustafson, Chief Medical Officer, Löf
- Simon Hammond, Executive Director of Claims, NHS Resolution
- Sarah Land, Co-Founder, PEEPS
- Professor Jane O’Hara, Director of Research, THIS Institute
- Dr Denise Chaffer CBE, Patient Safety & Learning Consultant, former Director of Safety and Learning, NHS Resolution
- Professor Tim Draycott, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, NHS Resolution
This conference will be chaired by Kennedys' Partner and Global Head of Healthcare, Christopher Malla.
Agenda
08:30
Welcome from Chair, Christopher Malla, Global Head of Healthcare, Kennedys
08:35
The global maternity indemnity challenge
Speaker: Christopher Malla, Global Head of Healthcare, Kennedys
An international perspective - the problem we are trying to solve
08:50
Indemnifiers perspective from Australia
Speaker: Angela Kelly, Chief Insurance Officer, Victoria Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA)
Maternity Incentive Scheme impact, Birth trauma, nervous shock, deep dive of maternity claims, what is driving increase in claims
09:10
The Hong Kong perspective
Speaker: Professor Tak Yeung Leung, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Assistant Dean, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Sharing the experience and learning from maternity within the Hong Kong system.
09:30
The Japan perspective
Speakers: Cindy Tucker, Head of Healthcare (Australia), Kennedys - In conversation with: Professor Shin Ushiro, Board Member of the Japan Council for Quality Health Care (JQ) and Deputy Director of Kyushu University Hospital
Sharing insights from the Japanese maternity system.
09:50
Refreshment break
10:10
Indemnifiers perspective from England
Speakers: Helen Vernon, Chief Executive, NHS Resolution and Professor Tim Draycott, Senior Obstetric Adviser NHS Resolution
They will discuss the experience of NHSR - challenges and opportunities (focus on legal perspective), claims profile, EN Scheme, pathfinder for quantum. As well as, a clinical perspective and insights in the prevention agenda.
11:10
Global Maternity Indemnity Panel discussion with morning speakers
Chair: Christopher Malla, Global Head of Healthcare, Kennedys
12:00
Break for lunch
13:00
Introduction to afternoon sessions
Speaker: Joanne O’Sullivan, Head of Healthcare (Ireland), Kennedys
13:05
Indemnifiers perspective from Ireland
Speaker: Dr Cathal O’Keefe, Deputy Director – Head of Clinical Risk, State Claims Agency, Ireland
The work of the National Neonatal Encephalopathy Action Group (NNEAG) and findings from the Interdepartmental Working Group on the rising cost of maternity claims.
13:25
The German perspective
Speaker: Professor von Kaisenberg - Consultant Obstetrician, Head of PROMPT Germany
A 2 ½-year interim analysis of rare obstetric complications following the introduction of the Practical Obstetric Multiprofessional Training Programme (PROMPT) at Hannover Medical School.
13:45
The Swedish perspective
Part 1 speaker: Charlotte Elvander, Midwife, Vice-President, Swedish Association of Midwives
The Pregnancy Register and factors contributing to good maternity outcomes in Sweden.
Part 2 speakers: Joanne O’Sullivan, Head of Healthcare (Ireland), Kennedys - In conversation with: Pelle Gustafson, Chefläkare, Chief Medical Officer, Löf
Sharing perspective from the Swedish Maternity System.
14:25
Global Maternity Indemnity Panel discussion with afternoon speakers and Simon Hammond
Chair: Simon Hammond, Executive Director of Claims, NHS Resolution
15:15
Refreshment break
15:30
Parents and staff perspective
Part 1 speaker: Sarah Land from PEEPs (Charity for Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy).
Sharing family perspectives from experiences with children with HIE.
Part 2 speakers: Professor Jane O’ Hara, Director of Research, This Institute
Sharing research relating to restorative justice for families and staff in relation to severe harm events in maternity.
Dr Denise Chaffer, former Director of Safety & Learning, NHS Resolution
Effective Leadership and embedding a Just, Learning and Restorative Culture for all.
Q&A session – chaired by Professor Tim Draycott, Senior Obstetric Adviser NHS Resolution
16:50
Chairs closing remarks
Chair: Christopher Malla, Global Head of Healthcare, Kennedys
Summary, what next, future events.