After a year marked by record property damage and increased litigation, explore how climate-driven events and insurance disputes are reshaping conveyancing and property law practice.
Tuesday, 28 October 2025
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD hour
Learning Objective:
- Understand how climate-driven events and emerging insurance disputes are impacting property transactions, and learn strategies to manage claims, coverage, and liability effectively in a changing market
1.00pm to 2.00pm Insurance in Property Transactions: Claims, Coverage and Liability in a Shifting Market
Presented by Colin Hunter, Senior Associate, Hesketh Henry
Presenters
Colin Hunter, Senior Associate, Hesketh HenryColin graduated from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Law (Hons) and was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court in 2016. He specialises in civil litigation, with particular expertise in maritime and insurance law. Colin excels at complex legal analysis and cross border claims. Colin has experience across a broad range of trade and transport disputes. He has acted on cargo (wet and dry), international trade, collisions, fires, ship repair, ship arrest and charterparty disputes. Colin has acted for many New Zealand insurers with respect to professional indemnity, directors and officers, income protection, construction works, property, life and disability, and marine insurance. He also has experience with offshore insurers and re-insurers to provide advice on New Zealand insurance law and registration as a New Zealand insurer. Colin has successfully argued before the High Court and supported litigation in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. He is a creative problem solver with strong legal knowledge and a pragmatic negotiation style. Prior to being a lawyer Colin was a jazz musician. He has given his time to teach Burmese refugees and students in need. He has a passion for cooking and has regularly cooked for Auckland’s homeless population. Colin has been a member of the Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand since he was a law student. He has given talks at the branch and national conference on marine insurance and admiralty issues.
This seminar is part of a series
Avoiding Risk: Property Law Series Over Lunch
Is your property law practice ready for all of the compliance risks and requirements? From climate-driven insurance claims to compliance traps under the Overseas Investment rules, Unit Titles amendments and the Property Relationships Act, and now the June 2025 AML customer risk rating reforms, every transaction demands sharper compliance. In just three lunchtime sessions, leading specialists will give you the practical tools, checklists and frameworks to manage and avoid disputes, meet regulatory obligations and strengthen your client advice, so your practice is ready for 2026. Avoiding Risk Ready!
Description
Attend the full series and earn 3 CPD hours
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