BIBA Schemes & Facilities webinar - Liability in 2026 - Market dynamics, legal shifts & broking opportunities presented by Yutree

From AI and PFAS ("forever chemicals") to Martyn's Law, social inflation and contractual liability, this session explores the issues shaping liability insurance in 2026 and how brokers can add real value to clients.

Learning objectives:

By the end of this webinar, delegates should be able to:

• Recognise the emerging liability risks facing clients, including AI, PFAS ("forever chemicals"), lithium battery exposures and evolving environmental liabilities
• Understand the claims and legal trends influencing insurer appetite and pricing, including social inflation, litigation trends, and changing claimant expectations
• Identify contractual liability pitfalls and explain how contract reviews can help prevent uninsured exposures and costly disputes
• Demonstrate how brokers can add value beyond placement, through risk advisory, claims advocacy and proactive client engagement in a rapidly changing risk landscape

Presenters:

Laura Hancock
Laura Hancock is Managing Director of Yutree Insurance Ltd, a Corporate Chartered insurance broker and underwriting business, with more than 30 years' experience spanning sales, broking, underwriting and business leadership. A recognised industry leader, Laura chairs BIBA's Insurance Technology & Innovation Committee (ITIC), serves on the Board of the Managing General Agents' Association (MGAA), and previously chaired the Chartered Insurance Institute's Broking Community Board. Through her leadership roles, Laura is a passionate advocate for professionalism, innovation and the future development of the insurance profession.

Garry Miles
With over 20 years' experience in commercial insurance, Garry began his career in broking before spending more than two decades as a commercial underwriter with Aviva. He is a key member of Yutree's underwriting team, bringing significant technical expertise and insight. Garry also serves on BIBA's Liability and Accident Committee, helping to shape discussion and best practice across the profession.

Delegates participating in the accredited webinar can claim up to 1 CPD hour towards the CII member CPD scheme. A formal completion certificate will be issued for members attending and returning a feedback form.  

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