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Informed Insurance: 2020 Predictions Report

We are pleased to share our latest Legalign Global thought leadership publication, Informed Insurance: 2020 Predictions, which has been launched in our region today. Aimed at supporting the global insurance market in preparing for the opportunities and challenges ahead, the report includes over 80 predictions by senior lawyers at the Legalign Global alliance firms, including Wotton […]

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By : Jan 29, 2020 Comments Off on Informed Insurance: 2020 Predictions Report
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Emerging General Liability Trends Update

Welcome to Wotton Kearney’s snapshot of the key trends and emerging risks in general liability insurance in Australia. In this edition we look at the impact of recent significant matters, including the Lacrosse cladding fire litigation conducted by our Melbourne team, the ongoing risk of concussion claims and prison authority liability claims. We also look […]

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By : Apr 18, 2019 Comments Off on Emerging General Liability Trends Update
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W+K awarded with the ANZIIF 2017 EE Vines Memorial Award

Congratulations to Wotton Kearney Partners, Charles Simon and Richard Johnson who were awarded with the ANZIIF 2017 EE Vines Memorial Award, for their article “Concussion in Sport: Insurers be Alert, Not Alarmed”. The award has been in place since 1956 and recognises the most meritorious article written by ANZIIF members as selected by the Journal Advisory […]

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By : Jun 14, 2018 Comments Off on W+K awarded with the ANZIIF 2017 EE Vines Memorial Award
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Brain injury in sport: the new ‘asbestos’?

A growing area of risk for underwriters is in the area of delayed onset brain injury related to contact sports. Richard Johnson, Partner at Wotton Kearney, explores this highly topical issue and the implications for the insurance industry What is delayed onset brain injury? Mike Webster played centre for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the American […]

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By : Jan 23, 2017 Comments Off on Brain injury in sport: the new ‘asbestos’?

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