Ep 26 - War Exclusions Under the Microscope: A Deep Dive with DAC Beachcroft Partner Julian Miller

Julian Miller was a key player in one of the most controversial changes to happen in the Lloyds market in recent years: Cyber War Exclusions.<br/><br/>Join host Anthony Hess as he dives deep into the fascinating world of insurance policies and the war exclusion clause with Julian Miller, a Partner at DAC Beachcroft. In this episode, they explore the evolving landscape of cyber risk coverage and the challenges faced by insurers in addressing systemic risks.<br/><br/><br/>You'll learn:<br/><br/>1. The historical development of war exclusions and their impact on cyber risk coverage<br/>2. The Importance of LMA clauses and how they provide essential cyber coverage for businesses<br/>3. The innovative clauses introduced by industry leaders and the need for clarity and consistency<br/>4. The complexities of policy wording, including defining war and addressing systemic risks<br/>5. Insights into the broader response to systemic risks and emerging challenges<br/><br/>_________<br/><br/>About Julian:<br/>Julian Miller is a coverage lawyer based in DAC Beachcroft's London office. He has had a prominent role in cyber risk, drafting war clauses, advising on ransomware, and other cyber coverage issues. He leads the firm's policy wordings team and advises on coverage disputes. <br/><br/>_________<br/><br/>About DAC Beachcroft:<br/>DAC Beachcroft LLP is an international law firm with a market leading insurance practice. It has a specialist team that drafts policy wordings across all lines of business, advising insurers, reinsurers, brokers, MGAs, and captives. <br/><br/><br/>Website: http://www.dacbeachcroft.com <br/>Industry: Law Practice<br/>Company size: 1,001 - 5,000<br/>Headquarters: London, England<br/>Founded: 1762<br/>_________<br/><br/>About the host, Anthony:<br/>Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, a company that enables its clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively. Anthony is originally from the US but now lives in Europe with his wife and two children. <br/><br/>Get in touch with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyhess/ or email: ahess@asceris.com<br/><br/><br/>This podcast is produced by our friends at SAWOO