Celebrating Black History Month in the UK, throughout October we’ve focused on encouraging education and discussion around Black history and culture and recognising the contribution and achievements of those with African or Caribbean heritage. On 17 October we were joined by guest speakers Ngozi Weller and Obehi Alofoje - Psychologist for a discussion on psychological safety in the workplace and a fireside chat with Claire Bushen. Thank you to our guest speakers who highlighted how ensuring a safe working environment is foundational to wellbeing and racial equity. We’re also proud to have supported iCAN: The Insurance Cultural Awareness Network's 4th Annual Black-Owned Market – an event dedicated to championing and showcasing black-owned businesses to the insurance industry. In addition there have been themed lunches in some offices, featuring dishes inspired by African and Caribbean cuisines. At Kennedys our Embrace network is vital in fostering an inclusive workplace where heritage and cultural differences are celebrated all year round. Embrace’s aim is to connect and support ethnically diverse colleagues through networking and support, raising awareness and celebrating heritage and cultural diversity. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e9t59Pff #BlackHistoryMonth
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A global law firm that will help you with the regulatory implications on your business.
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Every day we make a difference. With our deep sector knowledge for insurers, reinsurers, Lloyd’s Syndicates, public bodies and corporates, we understand the impact of proposed regulations and will advise you on the implications this will have on your business. Kennedys is an international law firm with expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, particularly in the insurance/reinsurance and liability industries. With over 2,750 people worldwide across 37 offices in the UK and Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific, North America and Latin America, we have some of the most respected legal minds in their fields.
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Last week we launched episode 1 of our Medical Law Matters podcast! Our new legal series from our medical law group brings together leading experts for insightful discussions on key topics in the field. In this debut episode, Partner and Head of UK Medical Law Rob Tobin is joined by Dr Zoe Fritz, Consultant Physician and Wellcome Fellow at the University of Cambridge, to explore the essentials of advance care planning. Tune in as they discuss patient autonomy, choice, and the value of clinician-patient conversations in shaping care decisions. Listen and subscribe to Medical Law Matters on your preferred platform today (links in comments). #MedicalLawMatters #AdvanceCarePlanning #MedicalLaw #MedicalLawPodcast
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Our Early Careers team has been busy connecting with aspiring legal professionals! 🎓 At the targetjobs UK Self-Made in Law event, trainees Myriam Leslie Bamba and Isobelle White spoke with students, and Legal Director Rekha Cooke concluded with an inspiring career journey panel. In Manchester, we welcomed Associates at upReach for an Insight day, where Ellie Sowden, Bethany T., and our trainees led insightful discussions and a speed networking session. Thank you to all the students who joined us! Applications for our UK early careers opportunities are open now – visit our website and apply today to start your journey. #upreach #targetJobs #networking #careerdevelopment
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As an Affiliate Board member of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation, our colleagues had a wonderful time at the annual Gala Dinner this week at Draper’s Hall. 200 guests came together to celebrate the positive impact of the insurance industry on the community and to raise vital funds for charities focused on social mobility. One of our very own charity partners, Envision, has received a grant this year, and Elisabeth Paulson, CEO shared insights about their social action mentoring programmes aimed at supporting under-resourced young people in building confidence and developing essential skills to prepare them for the world of work. Arani Yogadeva commented: "Brilliant and fun evening, made new connections, and delighted to support the IICF’s work to better social mobility in our communities." Thanks to Joti Penrose-Stevens, Dominic Deery and Emilie Civatte, LL.M. too, for attending on behalf of Kennedys. #IICFWeekofGiving #MakeADifference #ThriveTogether
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And now it’s Melbourne’s turn… Thank you to all our clients and friends for joining the Kennedys team at the fabulous Gimlet restaurant for our annual Melbourne Spring Luncheon. It was a wonderful afternoon of fine food, wine and company to welcome in the warmer season and show our appreciation for your on-going support. Thanks also to our team behind this year’s Australian Spring Luncheons. We are already starting to think about next year! #KennedysSpringLuncheon #ThankYou #KennedysMelbourne #KennedysAPAC
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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Meg Catalano as the firm’s Global Managing Partner, effective 1 November 2024. As the first Global Managing Partner from an international office, Meg will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of our global network of 48 offices. Additionally, Eric Hiller has been appointed as the new Regional Managing Partner for the US, and Michael Hennessy as Regional Managing Partner for LATAM and Caribbean. We wish Meg, Eric, and Michael the best of luck in their new roles and look forward to the continued success they will bring to the firm. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eJ3vpQGD #GlobalManagingPartner #Kennedys
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Episode 1 of our Medical Law Matters podcast has officially launched. The Medical Law Matters podcast is a new legal series from our medical law group featuring insightful conversations with leading experts and speakers. Join Rob Tobin, Partner and Head of UK Medical Law, as he delves into key topics including advance care planning, the Court of Protection, medical treatment decisions, and important medical law statutes. In this first episode of a two-part series on advance care planning, Rob is joined by Dr Zoe Fritz, Consultant Physician at Addenbrooke’s Hospital and Wellcome Fellow in Society and Ethics at the University of Cambridge. Together, they dive into the fundamentals of advance care planning, exploring patient autonomy, choice, and the importance of clinician-patient conversations. You can listen and subscribe to the podcast on the following platforms: 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/engEryy2 🔊 Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/e4GCKkmp 📱 Apple: https://lnkd.in/ecXYit6N Listen on our website: https://lnkd.in/eSFDazia #MedicalLawMatters #AdvanceCarePlanning #MedicalLaw #MedicalLawPodcast
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Partner Niall Edwards recently joined the Insurance Post podcast to discuss underwriting insurance for self-driving vehicles and how to mitigate risks for policyholders. Joined by Andrew Ballard, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Mark McDonald, Altus Consulting, and Thomas Pitney, Aviva, they explored topics including: ▪️ How AV trials across the UK and internationally are shaping a “common language” for insurers ▪️ The role of data in mitigating risks and ensuring coverage clarity for policyholders ▪️ The impact AV technology could have on car ownership and insurance models Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eQCTP-Yu #autonomousvehicles #avinsurance
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On October 17, we hosted our annual Hot Topics for the Bermuda insurance market seminar at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. Bermuda partner Mark Chudleigh kicked off the seminar with welcoming remarks, followed by Christopher Carroll and Nick Williams who spoke on the state of the market. Topics discussed during the seminar included: Insights into transactional risk insurance, Segregated accounts company insolvencies, Fighting back against nuclear settlements, D&O trends in the US & UK, and Takeaways from top claims this century. After the seminar, guests enjoyed a reception in the lobby of the BUEI. Thank you to all our speakers and everyone who attended for making this another successful Bermuda hot topics seminar. James Byrnes, Richard Geddes, Tim McCaw, Nick Miles, Alexandra Nurse, Maurice Pesso, Kristen Perkins, Eric Scheiner, Greg Steinberg, Jeff Trimarchi, Cara Vecchione
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🥇 Congratulations to our Melbourne office manager, Brett Hayhow, for being named a winner in the Dive In Festival Nominate My Manager campaign for 2024 in the Innovation & Collaboration category! As a leading champion, we thank Brett for his dedication to promoting diversity and inclusion at Kennedys.
🏆 Nominate My Manager – Winners’ Announcement! 🏆 Congratulations to Brett Hayhow, Office Manager at Kennedys! We are pleased to announce that Brett has been selected as a winner in the Dive In Festival’s Nominate My Manager campaign for 2024 in the Innovation & Collaboration category. Out of over 200 nominations from across the global insurance industry, which recognised managers demonstrating exceptional commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion, Brett stood out for his innovative efforts. His initiatives include hosting impactful morning tea events, creating a versatile multi-purpose room, and sparking meaningful conversations through creative use of workplace spaces. Brett's leadership has been instrumental in cultivating an inclusive and collaborative culture at Kennedy’s. 👏 Congratulations to Brett on this well-deserved recognition! 🌟 #DiveInFestival2024 #DiversityAndInclusion #InnovationAndCollaboration #NominateMyManager
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