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General Liability Claims Group

The LMA General Liability Claims Group provides a forum for claims professionals across the Lloyd’s market to discuss common issues and concerns within the general liability sector. Spanning both the London and international markets, the committee brings together industry experts to share insights, address emerging challenges and develop consistent approaches to handling liability claims, ensuring fair outcomes and maintaining high standards across the market.

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Courtney Blinco

Senior Executive, Claims

Committee secretary

Rachel O'Hara

Co-Chair

Niala Butt

Co-Chair

Key issues covered

The General Liability Claims Group facilitates the discussion of key issues in the liability market, advises the LMACC, supports cross-market initiatives and leads targeted projects. It also contributes expertise to other LMA groups and delivers the annual General Liability Symposium to share insights and promote best practice.

Symposium

The group hosts an annual General Liability Symposium, bringing together delegates from across the Lloyd’s market to explore emerging general liability trends, hear expert insights on systemic general liability related exposures both here in the UK and internationally as well as examine their impact on claims handling. The event supports knowledge sharing and equips attendees with the skills to respond effectively to evolving general liability risks.

Talent development

The group is focused on ongoing technical development for the general liability market, having recently held a ‘speed mentoring’ event to bring together new entrants to the general liability market with senior leaders to great success.

Committee insights

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Upcoming events

For events hosted online, joining instructions will be emailed to all registered attendees closer to the date of the event no later than 24 hours prior to commencement.

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International Maritime Forum “Global Compass”

We’re pleased to share that Neil Roberts, Head of Marine & Aviation at the LMA, will be speaking at the upcoming International Maritime Forum "Global Compass" as part of its panel on Geo-Political Challenges in Shipping.

Managing Expert Engagement: A Property Claims Roundtable

The LMA Property Insurance Claims Group welcomes property claims professionals to this interactive roundtable exploring the effective management of experts throughout the claims process.

25 Years On: Reflections on the 9/11 Claims Response

As we mark the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attack at the World Trade Center on 11 September 2001, join us for a unique and highly personal conversation with individuals who were directly involved in managing the unprecedented claims response that followed.