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London’s International Underwriting Association Publishes New Motor Terrorism Clause

A new model clause for clarifying coverage of motor terrorism risks has been published by the International Underwriting Association. It has been developed after a growing spate of terrorist attacks using vehicles led to concern about a potential concentration of …

Two New London Market Model Cyber Exclusion Clauses Published by IUA

Two new London Market model clauses to help underwriters manage cyber losses have been published by the International Underwriting Association (IUA). The wordings have been developed in order to address issues of non-affirmative or “silent” cover, where traditional insurance policies …

International Underwriting Association Issues 2nd Brexit Contract Continuity Clause

A second Brexit contract continuity clause has been published by the International Underwriting Association (IUA). The association in June issued a policy clause to help companies manage insurance contracts as the UK leaves the European Union and this has now …

International Underwriting Association Publishes Brexit Contract Continuity Clause

A Brexit clause has been published by the International Underwriting Association (IUA) to help companies manage insurance contracts as the UK leaves the European Union. The Brexit Contract Continuation Clause aims to clarify how firms will continue to pay claims …

General Liability Underwriters to Play Vital Role in Drone Insurance: IUA Report

Traditional aviation insurance policies are unlikely to address all elements of emerging risks from the rapidly increasing use of drones, according to a report from the International Underwriting Association (IUA). As a result, general liability underwriters will have an important …

London Market’s IUA Warns Against Expansion of EU Motor Insurance Directive

The European Motor Insurance Directive (MID) should not be extended to include liability for accidents on private property, warned the International Underwriting Association (IUA). An expansion of the EU directive’s scope to cover vehicles such as ride-on lawn mowers and …

London’s IUA Supports Coordinated, International Approach to Drone Regulation

A coordinated, international approach to the regulation of aviation drones is essential for the technology to thrive, said the International Underwriting Association (IUA), which represents wholesale re/insurance companies in the London market. As a result of rapidly growing interest in …