International Arbitration Webinar Series 2026 – Insurance: Managing disputes in complex risk environments
Arbitration is increasingly relevant to the resolution of complex insurance and reinsurance disputes, particularly where claims cross jurisdictions, involve specialist issues or require enforcement against parties in different markets.
But when is arbitration the right forum for an insurance dispute, and what are the potential pitfalls?
In this webinar, HFW’s international arbitration and insurance specialists will explore the practical advantages and disadvantages of resolving insurance and reinsurance disputes through arbitration. Drawing on their experience across Asia Pacific, the Middle East and other international markets, the panel will consider how arbitration can offer a different approach to court proceedings, as well as some of the challenges that can arise when insurance policies and arbitration clauses are not drafted with disputes in mind.
Date: Tuesday, 24 November 2026
Time: 10am (GST) / 2pm (AWST/SGT/HKT) / 5pm (AEDT)
Our speakers will explore themes including:
| Why arbitrate? The advantages and disadvantages of arbitration for insurance and reinsurance disputes |
| Choosing the right tribunal: The value of appointing arbitrators with relevant insurance and industry expertise |
| Getting the arbitration clause right: Validity, scope and common drafting pitfalls in insurance policies |
| Multi-party and composite policies: Challenges where insureds, contractors, subcontractors and other parties may have different rights under the policy |
| Cross-border considerations: Choice of law, commencing proceedings, enforcement and other jurisdictional issues |
| Practical considerations: Confidentiality, expert evidence, privilege, time and cost |
The session will take the form of a panel discussion, with our speakers sharing practical experience and perspectives from different jurisdictions.
CPD:
- Australia: 1 unit Substantive Law CPD accredited webinar
- Hong Kong: We are seeking CPD accreditation from the Law Society of Hong Kong
The series will be presented by HFW’s global Arbitration team and may include speakers based in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.
Please confirm your attendance by registering below. A Zoom link will be sent to your email upon registration.
If you have any queries, please contact sarah.dimitrokallis@hfw.com.
