Webinar: Verdicts on trial – The behavioural forces driving rising US legal payouts 2026

In this IIL claims webinar, Martin Boerlin and Surbhi Gupta discuss how shifting juror attitudes are fuelling social inflation and reshaping liability risk across the US casualty market. 

Why do jurors increasingly support large awards, and how do perceptions of fairness, responsibility, and corporate conduct influence their decisions? Based on Swiss Re’s nationwide survey of US consumers, this webinar explores how attitudes toward litigation and compensation are evolving across different demographic groups. We will examine the behavioural and societal factors that shape jury decision-making, discuss what these findings reveal about the drivers of social inflation, and consider the implications for insurers, businesses, and risk professionals navigating today’s casualty environment.

Learning objectives

• Describe current trends in public attitudes toward litigation, compensation, and corporate accountability
• Explain how behavioural biases and demographic factors can influence jury verdicts and settlement outcomes
• Assess the potential impact of evolving juror attitudes on casualty loss trends and social inflation

Chair: Katherine Baron, Head of Claims P+C Re, Swiss Re

Booking information

You will be sent a confirmation email shortly after booking. If you have not received this within one hour, please contact Patricia Pedraza (020 7397 3911).

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