Insurers in Court: Mock Trial 2026

Have you ever wanted to see an insurance broker sweat in the witness box? Or watch a company executive try to explain away alleged fraudulent non-disclosure?

Lloyd’s Development Group and YP@AILA are proud to host Insurers in Court: Mock Trial 2026.

Held in the Banco Court of the Supreme Court of NSW, this is our marquee event of the year.

Forget dry seminars. We are putting real insurance industry professionals in the witness box, stepping into character and facing off against esteemed Counsel, presided over by the Honourable Justice Edward Muston of the Supreme Court of NSW.

The case: Ship Happens Freight Ltd v Safe As Houses Insurance Co

When a company is rocked by a catastrophic $5 million D&O claim following a Federal Police raid and allegations of foreign bribery, its insurer refuses indemnity on the basis of alleged fraudulent non-disclosure by its CEO.

But the CEO denies any wrongdoing. The so‑called “bribes” were nothing more than local marketing expenses. And in any event, if the policy is avoided, the CEO says the fault lies squarely with the insurance broker…

Who knew what, and when? Was the insurer’s denial justified? What will emerge under cross-examination?

Watch the Insurance Contracts Act come to life in an entertaining, tongue-in-cheek courtroom showdown.

The Details

· Date: 5 August 2026

· Time: 5:00pm to 9:00pm (Mock Trial followed by networking drinks) Registration open from 4:30pm

· Venue:  BANCO COURT, L13 Law Courts, 184 Phillip St & VERANDAH BAR 55/65 Elizabeth St, Sydney

· Tickets: $70

Don't decline this opportunity.  Secure your seat in Banco Court today!