Health and Safety Webinar

Date: 6 May 2025
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Online

Recent case law and the proposed reforms – cones of shame or cause for concern?

What should the insurance market make of recent health and safety cases and the proposed reforms – is there cause for concern? Join us for an insightful webinar exploring two significant health and safety decisions: Maritime NZ v Gibson and Whakaari White Island Limited v WorkSafe NZ. We will discuss the health and safety responsibilities of officers and landowners, and the proposed government reforms and their potential impact on these recent decisions. You will hear insights and perspectives direct from the regulator WorkSafe NZ, specialist health and safety lawyers, and business leaders.

Speakers:
Convenor: Olivia Lund, Partner, Duncan Cotterill
Regulator: Ally Simpson, Principal Legal Advisor, WorkSafe NZ and Tracey Conlon, WorkSafe NZ
Business leader: Francois Barton, Chief Executive, Business Leaders Health and Safety Forum
Lawyer: Brad Alcorn, Partner, Fee Langstone

Key Topics:
Officer due diligence duties: A detailed analysis of the prosecution by Maritime NZ of the former CEO of Ports of Auckland, Tony Gibson, and the lessons learned from this high-profile case.
Landowner obligations: Insights from the successful appeal of Whakaari Management Limited’s conviction as a landowner in relation to the White Island eruption. Learn about the High Court’s decision and its impact on landowner responsibilities.
Proposed health and safety reforms: highlights of the recent proposed health and safety reforms announced by the government and how they aim to clarify the responsibilities of landowners in respect of recreational activities on their land and the officer due diligence obligations as they apply to governance and management.

NZILA Lecture Series

Date: 10 March 2025
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Hilton, Auckland and online

Climate litigation and the development of private law claims after Smith v Fonterra

In Smith v Fonterra [2024] NZSC 5, the Supreme Court allowed Mr Smith’s appeal and reinstated claims against seven emitters in public nuisance, negligence and a proposed climate system damage tort, concluding that “In this area, the common law must develop, if at all, in the fertile fields of trial, not on the barren rocks of a strike out application.”  In this lecture, Simon considers how overseas and New Zealand common law courts are responding to climate litigation claims against private actors; where the fertile ground and barren rocks may be for plaintiffs and defendants; and the implications of Smith for the development of climate litigation in New Zealand.

Speaker: Simon Ladd, Barrister at Shortland Chambers

FREE for NZILA members
Join us in-person at Hilton Auckland or online.

Wellington end of year catch up

Date: 28 November 2024
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Duncan Cotterill - Level 5 Chartered Accountants House, 50 Customhouse Quay Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara

Join us for an informal networking catch up with some nibbles and drinks.

Regulatory Update – Webinar

Date: 6 November 2024
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Online

Speakers:
Neil Beadle, W+ K
Edwin Boshier, Duncan Cotterill

Moderator:
Maree Cowan, Parker Cowan

The role of AI in Insurance – Webinar

Date: 30 July 2024
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Online

Speakers:
Misha Henaghan, W + K
Miro Dordevich, Delta Insurance
Deborah McBreaty, Accenture

Moderator:
Craig Langstone, Fee Langstone

Webinar overview:
Misha Henaghan will introduce the tech and focus on claims and the legal side of AI
Deborah McBrearty will discuss how AI can help insurance companies reinvent their business
Miro Bordevich will lastly cover AI from an underwriting risk perspective with a bit of futurism

This webinar is free to all NZILA members and $55 for non members.

Climate Change and Environmental Liability – Webinar 

Date: 20 June 2024
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Online

The impact of weather on risk based pricing 

Speaker 1 – Andrew Tait, Chief Scientist – Climate, Atmosphere and Hazards

The science behind the how and why the weather is changing 

Speaker 2 – Martin Stroud, NZI

What does this all mean for risk based pricing and level of cover in New Zealand

Speaker 3 – Helen Smith, Partner, Simpson Grierson

Liability exposures in respect of environment, stat and governance.

Moderator: Ellie Harrison, Wynn Williams

This webinar is free to all members and $55 for non-members.
As the NZILA membership runs yearly from 1 July, before you register, please contact the secretariat if you would like to become a member and this will be processed accordingly.

NZILA/ICNZ Liability Insurance Discussion Group

Date: 28 May 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Northern Club, Auckland

Navigating the complexity of cybersecurity and data incidents: An update on current trends and legal developments

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, insurance claims personnel, lawyers, and loss adjusters find themselves at the forefront of assessing, managing, and mitigating the financial and operational impacts of these incidents on businesses. This presentation is designed to equip insurance professionals with information on the latest trends in cyber and data incidents and emerging best practice.

In part 1 Nicole Girvan (Incident Response Solutions) will address the latest developments in the cyber incident landscape and best practices for responding to cyber security breaches through case studies and real-world scenarios. In part 2 Joseph Fitzgerald (Wotton + Kearney) will provide an update on case law developments in the area of cyber and data risks, with a particular reference to key issues being litigated internationally and commentary on what this means for those dealing with cyber and data incidents in New Zealand. 

10.00am Arrival networking and morning tea
10.30am Session begins
12.00pm Session ends

Cost $55

Meet the Leaders – Christchurch

Date: 22 March 2024
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Novotel Cathedral Square

Join industry leaders over an informal light lunch to gain knowledge on this dynamic industry. Hear from leaders on their views of the future of Insurance and Insurance Law and we encourage attendees to bring their own questions for these leaders.
This is a great opportunity to meet not only the leaders who will move tables throughout the session but attendees will also meet other young and new to the industry peers.

Attendee cost is $49, leaders do not need to register and are complimentary.
*Whilst this session is focused on young professionals and those new to the industry, all are welcome.

Places are limited at all sessions. If you have registered and are no longer able to attend please contact us ASAP as there may be others on a waitlist that would be happy to attend in your place.

Leaders currently include:

Petra Lucioli, Delta
Katherine Forward, Duncan Cotterill
Andrew Ford, Gallagher
Susan Ivory, ICNZ
Scott Shaw, McLarens
Ben Marsh, Sedgwick
Richard Hargreaves, Wynn Williams
Megan Gall, Young Hunter
Malcolm Wallace



Meet the Leaders – Auckland

Date: 19 March 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Northern Club

Join industry leaders over an informal morning tea to gain knowledge on this dynamic industry. Hear from leaders on their views of the future of Insurance and Insurance Law and we encourage attendees to bring their own questions for these leaders.
This is a great opportunity to meet not only the leaders who will move tables throughout the session but attendees will also meet other young and new to the industry peers.

Attendee cost is $49, leaders do not need to register and are complimentary.
*Whilst this session is focused on young professionals and those new to the industry, all are welcome.

Places are limited at all sessions. If you have registered and are no longer able to attend please contact us ASAP as there may be others on a waitlist that would be happy to attend in your place.

Leaders currently include:

Deborah McBrearty, Accenture
Monique Pearson, AMINZ
Christine Meechan KC, Bankside Chambers
Petra Lucioli, Delta
Tanya Wood, Duncan Cotterill
Myles Noble, Gallagher
Mark Jones, Gallagher
Sean Fullan, ICNZ
Janine Mostert, McLarens
Briar Webster, Morgan Coakle
Monica Maharaj, NZI
Meg Warner, NZI
Scott Alcock, Sedgwick
Ellie Harrison, Wynn Williams
Kristal Rowe, Wynn Williams

Meet the Leaders – Wellington

Date: 13 March 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Location: Dockside Restaurant

Join industry leaders over an informal light breakfast to gain knowledge on this dynamic industry. Hear from leaders on their views of the future of Insurance and Insurance Law and we encourage attendees to bring their own questions for these leaders.
This is a great opportunity to meet not only the leaders who will move tables throughout the session but attendees will also meet other young and new to the industry peers.

Attendee cost is $49, leaders do not need to register and are complimentary.
*Whilst this session is focused on young professionals and those new to the industry, all are welcome.

Places are limited at all sessions. If you have registered and are no longer able to attend please contact us ASAP as there may be others on a waitlist that would be happy to attend in your place.

Leaders currently include:

Kent Chaplin, Delta Insurance
Aaron Sherriff, Duncan Cotterill
Olivia Lund, Duncan Cotterill
Myles Noble, Gallagher
Amelia Gini, Gallagher
Yvonne Wynyard, ICNZ
Lance Cook, McLarens
Sophie Lucas, W+K
Barry Jordan