Insurers advised to brace for COVID-19 related liability risks

A report by Australian law firm Wotton + Kearney Pty Ltd. said that insurers are likely to experience further pandemic-related challenges, including construction liability waivers, property access issues, mandatory vaccinations, mental health exposures and supply chain risks, Asia Insurance Review reported. The report advises underwriters in Australia and New Zealand to monitor general liability claims across climate change, construction, pollution and product liability, this year.