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Clyde & Co is the world's pre-eminent insurance law firm, providing the highest quality advisory and dispute resolution services to insurers and their clients operating in both established and emerging markets.

  1. JAN 5

    Emerging Risk | From driver to data: How Automated Vehicles are reshaping insurance risk

    Automated vehicles are set to transform motor and product liability risk. With trials expanding globally and regulations evolving, insurers need to understand how this technology will impact claims, liability frameworks, and data access. In this episode of our Emerging Risk series, our speakers explore the legal, regulatory, and insurance implications of autonomous vehicles, including: Real-world insights from U.S. trials of driverless taxis and trucks.UK regulatory developments and the critical role of data access for insurers.Lessons from recent U.S. litigation, including a $329M verdict against Tesla.

    31 min

  2. 12/09/2025

    Emerging Risk | Supply Chain Disruption

    Supply chain disruptions have become one of the most pressing challenges for businesses worldwide, driven by geopolitical tensions, climate change, cyber incidents, and economic volatility. In this episode of our Emerging Risk podcast, our experts unpack: Key risk drivers – from global conflicts and tariffs to cyber vulnerabilities and climate-related events.Insurance implications – how trade credit, political risk, cyber, and contingent business interruption policies respond.Liability exposures – contractual risks when supply chains break down.Practical strategies – what insurers and insureds can do to mitigate accumulations and strengthen resilience. Whether you underwrite complex risks or advise clients on coverage, this discussion offers actionable insights into one of today’s most dynamic risk landscapes.

    41 min

  3. 11/13/2025

    Clyde Bites | Episode 7 | A practical guide to inquests and how they relate to claims

    In our final episode, Senior Associate Rebecca Weatherley and Legal Director Kate Fawell-Comley (who sits as a Coroner) demystify the topic of inquests – why they happen, who is involved, the potential outcomes, and how they link to claims.

    13 min

  4. 11/06/2025

    Clyde Bites | Episode 6 | A&E and cauda equina

    Practitioners are seeing an increasing number of claims arising from alleged delays in diagnosing and treating cauda equina syndrome, many of which originate in A&E departments. Adam Hudson, Senior Associate discusses the challenges involved in investigating and defending cauda equina cases and A&E cases generally, and some key take aways on risk management and prevention.

    20 min

  5. 11/06/2025

    Emerging Risk | Climate risk & opportunity

    In this episode of Clyde & Co’s Emerging Risk podcast series, our speakers explore the evolving landscape of climate liability and its implications for insurers. The discussion spans recent international court decisions, human rights-based climate litigation, the growing insurability crisis in developed markets, and innovative insurance responses to climate risk. Featuring insights from Neil Beresford, Wynne Lawrence, Prachi Shah, and Konrad Krebs, the episode explores how legal trends, regulatory shifts, and new insurance products are shaping the future of climate resilience and corporate accountability.

    36 min

  6. 10/30/2025

    Clyde Bites | Episode 5 | Obstetric claims

    Claims arising from birth injuries are amongst the most complex claims that clinical negligence practitioners deal with. They can be evidentially complex and emotionally challenging for Claimants and witnesses. Our Senior Associate Sarah Wood draws on her extensive experience, in this introduction to the main issues of this challenging area of practice.

    16 min

  7. 10/23/2025

    Clyde Bites | Episode 4 | Claim timeline and tactics

    Senior Associate Lea Kelsey and Associate Lily Clemence give a helpful overview of the steps involved in a claim for compensation, including initial investigations, obtaining expert and factual witness evidence, and litigation. They discuss how practitioners can use admissions and offers in a timely way to limit costs exposure and create litigation risk for opponents.

    25 min

  8. 10/16/2025

    Clyde Bites | Episode 3 | Consent in clinical claims

    In this episode Rob Wilson explains how the courts approach the issue of negligent consent and how this differs from the usual Bolam breach of duty test. He highlights how failure to adequately inform patients of risks, benefits, and alternatives can lead to legal liability.

    12 min
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