Marine Insurance Risks 2025: Best Practices, Russian and International Experience

EPAM Law invites business owners, senior executives, and heads of legal departments to participate in the 5th Anniversary International Conference «Marine Insurance Risks: Best Practices, Russian and International Experience».

Date and Time: 11 April 2025 (Friday), 14:00–19:00
Guest registration and welcome coffee: 13:30–14:00
Venue: Ararat Park Hyatt Hotel, 4 Neglinnaya Street, Moscow
Format: In-person only – no livestream will be available.

About the Event:

In 2025, the Russian marine insurance market continues to evolve amid global economic and geopolitical shifts. The development of Islamic insurance (Takaful), digitalisation of business processes, and the creation of new products are just some of the trends shaping the industry today.

This flagship event will once again bring together EPAM Law experts, insurance and leasing executives, shipowners, port representatives, and foreign trade professionals. Conference delegates will address current challenges, exchange professional insights, and establish new business connections in an atmosphere of constructive dialogue.

The full conference programme is available at the link >>

Selected Topics:

• The Russian marine insurance market in 2025: trends and challenges
• Insurance disputes: in search of an appropriate forum
• Protecting the interests of Russian shipowners and cargo owners in the international arena
• The human factor and policy exclusions: can a clear boundary be defined?
• War risks: specifics and criteria for application
• Takaful: is there potential for the marine insurance market?
• Key lessons from mistakes in cargo insurance

Networking Reception:

Following the business programme, delegates are invited to a networking reception with sparkling wine.

Opening Remarks:

• Anna Arkhipova, PhD in Law, Deputy Chair of the Maritime Arbitration Commission at the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Associate Professor at MGIMO University (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia)

Moderator:

• Valery Eremenko, PhD in Law, Partner, Head of the Insurance Law and Claims Practice, and Co-Head of the Litigation and Arbitration Practice at EPAM Law

Speakers:

• Vitaly Klyuev, Director of the Department for State Policy in Maritime and Inland Waterway Transport, Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation
• Alexey Karchyomov, LL.M., Partner, Head of Maritime and Transport Law Practice, Co-Head of International Trade and Customs Practice at EPAM Law, Arbitrator at the Maritime Arbitration Commission (MAC)
• Wing So, Ph.D., Barrister at Resolution Chambers, Distinguished Professor at the China University of Political Science and Law, Foreign Legal Expert to the Ministry of Science and Technology of China
• Sergey Seliverstov, PhD in Law, Managing Director at EXIAR
• Alexandra Lavrova, Head of Marine Claims Department, AlfaStrakhovanie
• Valeria Gudkova, PhD in Economics, Head of Vessel Insurance Department, AlfaStrakhovanie
• Lyudmila Skosareva, Head of Cargo Insurance Department, Ingosstrakh
• Savely Chentsov, Associate in International Trade, Customs, Maritime and Transport Law Practice, EPAM Law