March 12, 2026
Emerging Risks, Insurance Products, and Issues Presented & Russian Aircraft Lessor Policy Claims
Location: AIDA U.S.’s 2026 Insurance Law Forum: Global Perspectives
On March 12, Richard H. Nicolaides, Jr. and Monica T. Sullivan will serve as panel moderators at AIDA U.S.’s 2026 Insurance Law Forum: Global Perspectives, held at Duke University.
Richard will moderate Emerging Risks, Insurance Products, and Issues Presented, a panel examining how shifting geopolitical dynamics—including armed conflict, evolving trade policies, demographic changes, and the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence—are reshaping the global risk landscape. The discussion will address the resulting implications for the insurance industry, with a focus on credit, M&A, and political risk exposures, as well as the continued development of innovative solutions such as parametric insurance. Panelists will explore the structure and application of these products, the legal and regulatory considerations they present, and the opportunities they create for growth and innovation in an increasingly complex global market.
Monica will moderate Russian Aircraft Lessor Policy Claims, which will explore key legal and practical issues arising from insurance litigation related to Russian aviation claims following the invasion of Ukraine. The panel will address the types of coverage at issue—including war risk coverage and exclusions, possessed versus contingent coverage—and examine how courts have approached frequently encountered issues. The discussion will also consider the role of expert testimony and the challenges presented by litigation involving anonymous and non-English-speaking witnesses.
The 2026 Insurance Law Forum: Global Perspectives brings together leading academics, insurance industry professionals, and practicing attorneys from across the United States and around the world to examine national and international developments shaping the future of insurance law.
For more information, please visit the AIDA U.S. event page.
Richard will moderate Emerging Risks, Insurance Products, and Issues Presented, a panel examining how shifting geopolitical dynamics—including armed conflict, evolving trade policies, demographic changes, and the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence—are reshaping the global risk landscape. The discussion will address the resulting implications for the insurance industry, with a focus on credit, M&A, and political risk exposures, as well as the continued development of innovative solutions such as parametric insurance. Panelists will explore the structure and application of these products, the legal and regulatory considerations they present, and the opportunities they create for growth and innovation in an increasingly complex global market.
Monica will moderate Russian Aircraft Lessor Policy Claims, which will explore key legal and practical issues arising from insurance litigation related to Russian aviation claims following the invasion of Ukraine. The panel will address the types of coverage at issue—including war risk coverage and exclusions, possessed versus contingent coverage—and examine how courts have approached frequently encountered issues. The discussion will also consider the role of expert testimony and the challenges presented by litigation involving anonymous and non-English-speaking witnesses.
The 2026 Insurance Law Forum: Global Perspectives brings together leading academics, insurance industry professionals, and practicing attorneys from across the United States and around the world to examine national and international developments shaping the future of insurance law.
For more information, please visit the AIDA U.S. event page.