Insurance Law on Business Interruption: Coverage, Evidence, and Quantum

Join LexisNexis and DIFC Academy for a focused, expert-led session on business interruption (BI) insurance and the legal complexities in today’s volatile operating environment. This 2-hour CLPD-certified course is designed to equip legal professionals in the Middle East with the tools to interpret BI policy wordings, assess coverage triggers, and navigate BI and contingent BI claims arising from damage and non-damage triggers.

With increasing exposure to BI events across the GCC, this session provides practical, jurisdiction-relevant insight into how claims are evaluated, evidenced, and resolved bridging legal doctrine with real-world current application.

COURSE DETAILS

Date: 14 May 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (GST)
Modality: Online (Live via Zoom)
Accreditation: 2 CLPD Accredited Points
Certification: Includes comprehensive course handouts and a Certificate of Completion
Speakers:

• Samuel Wakerley, Partner – HFW
• Clive Burrows, FCA, Principal, Forensics, Litigation and Valuation Services – Baker Tilly

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:

This course is led by HFW insurance specialists Sam Wakerley, an insurance disputes lawyer focused on complex claims, and Clive Burrows of Baker Tilly, a forensic accountant who specialises in the quantification of high-value losses for the insurance and legal markets. Together, they offer a powerful combination of technical knowledge and real-world perspective, ensuring participants gain actionable insights grounded in current market practice.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Analyse BI and contingent BI coverage triggers arising from damage and non-damage disruptions in GCC operations
• Interpret complex policy wordings, exclusions, and non-damage / contingent BI extensions in light of regional legal frameworks and industry practices
• Apply GCC-relevant evidentiary and documentation standards to substantiate BI claims effectively
• Develop legally sound recovery strategies through coordinated engagement with loss adjusters, forensic accountants, and (re)insurers

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is ideal for:

• In-house legal counsel within corporates exposed to operational and supply chain risk
• Claims professionals and insurance advisors handling BI and complex loss scenarios
• Risk managers and compliance professionals
• Insurance and reinsurance lawyers in private practice

Stay ahead of evolving risk landscapes and strengthen your ability to advise on high-value business interruption claims with confidence.

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