This market briefing will consider the implications of the proposed Environment Bill 2020 for insurers.

Description

The Environment Bill has been much delayed but remains part of the UK government’s legislative agenda as set out in the recent Queen’s speech. The Bill is much needed, both to replace the environmental governance systems that have been lost as a result of the UK’s departure from the EU, and also to move the UK forward in this era of increasing environmental awareness.

At this webinar hosted by the IUA’s Non-Marine Environmental Committee (NMEC), Aidan Thomson, BCLP, will provide a detailed analysis of what this Bill is likely to mean for insurers. In particular, the session will focus in on the key objectives of the Bill, such as improving air quality, updating laws on chemicals and, fundamentally, creating a new governance framework for the environment.

It is imperative for insurers active in liability classes, and particularly those within the Environmental Impairment Liability market, to understand this new legislative development and how it may impact upon future claims and the wider operation of their policies.

Speaker

• Aidan Thomson, Partner, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP)
• Event Chair: Tom Hughes, Senior Market Service Executive, IUA