Ukraine conflict

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The UK government responded to the conflict in Ukraine by exercising sanctions powers, amending secondary legislation and bringing forward changes to primary legislation. This subtopic includes practical guidance on aviation insurance claims and sanctions regimes (and their (re)insurance implications).

Aviation insurance claims

The Ukraine conflict has had a seismic impact on the aviation insurance market. Claims under aviation insurance policies have been a key focus as lessors seek to recover losses in respect of aircraft remaining in Russia (which are usually still in the possession and use of Russian airlines). To this end, a flurry of claims have been issued in the English, US, and Irish courts.

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