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Article 9 mar 2023
Implications of shelving the autonomous transport bill
Following enactment of the Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 - designed to ‘kick-start’ the move towards self-driving vehicles – detailed exploration by the Law Commission of England and Wales, and the Scottish Law Commission into the wider legal and regulatory framework required, followed. With the baton handed back to the UK Government by way of an extensive set of recommendations published in January last year, the announcement of the Transport Bill in May looked set to continue that recent momentum.
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News 6 mar 2023
Kennedys Launches Focus on Fostering Innovation
Today, we launch our focus on innovation, a thought leadership series with seminars, research articles, and reports which will run throughout March, to highlight innovation at Kennedys, and across the wider insurance and legal industries.
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Article 5 mai 2022
Logistics: Bite-Size Insights - May 2022
In this edition of Logistics: Bite-Size Insights, we review the recent government proposals relating to hauliers and examine the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the logistics industry.
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Report 11 abr 2022
2022 motor transport forecast: trends and future risks
In this report, Kennedys experts explore key legal and regulatory developments, and provide an overview of the business critical topics which motor and transport insurers should consider as they plan for operational resilience in 2022.
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Report 16 mar 2022
2022 marine, aviation and logistics forecast: trends and future risks
In this report, Kennedys experts explore key legal and regulatory developments, and provide an overview of the business critical topics which marine and aviation insurers should consider as they plan for operational resilience in 2022.
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Article 28 fev 2022
Testing times for insurers on electric vehicles
The growth of the electric vehicles market in the UK is expected to accelerate ahead of the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel vehicle sales. But while the benefits of EVs have been discussed at length there are several multifaceted potential risks which are likely to present challenges in establishing where liability and responsibility for recompense rests. Insurers will need to give careful consideration to these emerging risks and related potential claims.
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Article 21 fev 2022
Logistics: Bite-Size Insights - February 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of Logistics: Bite-Size Insights, where we explore the risks attached to the continued demands on warehouse space, areas to consider when storing foodstuffs, an update on the UK operator licensing regime and an overview of the current risks to shippers in the United Arab Emirates.
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Article 25 nov 2021
Maritime regulatory reform is welcomed – but domestic progress must consider the global challenges for insurers
The UK Government’s consultation on maritime autonomy regulation closed this week. Kennedys submitted a response commending the recognition of the need to update the current regulatory framework, but urging caution in respect of potential additional risks to insurers arising from the government’s proposals.
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Article 2 nov 2021
Maritime regulation subject to UK Government review to reflect increase in automation
Autonomous technology is being embraced by the maritime industry. It provides solutions to many difficulties facing the sector, including the demand for efficiency, sustainability and coping with a dwindling work force. However, its use also raises questions around liability and additional risks for the operators and their insurers.
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Report 29 jan 2021
London Market forecast 2021
On the surface, the London Market enters 2021 looking very different to its 2020 version. Underwriting rooms lay empty, offices unoccupied, pubs eerily quiet. But beyond the physical stillness, this world leading hub has not paused for breath. Digital systems and solutions have taken centre stage as the London Market has responded to a seismic shift in working patterns and insurance risks.