2014 International Symposium on the Improvement of the Liability Insurance System

2014 INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE LIABILITY INSURANCE SYSTEM Co-hosted by Renmin Law School and The Insurance Law Center, The University of Connecticut School of Law at Renmin University in Beijing, China May 10, 2014.

Conference Agenda

8:30—9:00 Opening Ceremony

Host: Jia Linqing, Professor of Renmin Law School, Vice-president of the China Insurance Law Institute

Opening Addresses:

Timothy Fisher, Dean of the University of Connecticut School of Law

Yin Tian, Professor of Peking University Law School, President of the China Insurance Law Institute

Han Dayuan, Dean of Renmin Law School

9:00—9:30 Keynote Addresses

Thomas Leonardi, Commissioner of Insurance, State of Connecticut

Meng Long, Director of the Legal Department of the China Insurance Regulatory Commission

9:30—10:50 Application and Improvement of Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance

Host: Chu Beiping, Professor of Law School of Dalian Maritime University

Presentations:

1. “Imbalance between Supply and Demand of the Automobile Insurance in Different Insurance Supervision Modes”

Patricia McCoy, Director of the Insurance Law Center, University of Connecticut School of Law

2. “The Protective Function of Automobile Insurance from the Perspective of Judicial Adjudication”

Liu Jianxun, Judge of Civil Trial Chamber II of the Xicheng District People’s Court in Beijing

3. “The Validity of the Family Members’ Exceptions in the Third-party Liability Insurance for Motor Vehicles”

Yue Wei, Associate Professor of Law School of Nanjing University

Response Speeches

4. “The Current Situation and Development of Hull Insurance in China”

Zheng Rui, Lecturer of Shanghai Maritime University

5. “Research on the Operation Dilemma of the Compulsory Traffic Accident Liability Insurance and the PPP Reform Pattern”

Yu Minfeng, Zking Property & Casualty Insurance Co. Ltd.

11:15—12:35 Construction and Application of Environmental and Professional Liability Insurance

Host: Chen Xin, Professor of International Business and Economics University School of Insurance, Vice-president of the China Insurance Law Institute

Presentations

1. “Environmental Liability Insurance: Opportunities and Risks”

Peter Kochenburger, Executive Director of the Insurance Law Center, University of Connecticut School of Law

2. “Our Practical Exploration of Environmental Liability Insurance”

Shao Yunzhou, Vice-general-manager of the Liability Insurance Department of PICC Property and Casualty Company Limited

3. “Marine Environmental Liability Insurance in China: Current Situation, Problems and Solutions”

He Lixin, Professor of Law School of Xiamen University

4. “Review of the Application and Development of Professional Liability Insurance in China”

Shi Weijin, Assistant Professor of Law School of Yantai University

5. “Contract Disputes and Clause Improvement of Medical Liability Insurance”

Zhang Junyan, Assistant Professor of RUC School of Finance

Response Speeches

6. “Thoughts on the Legal Problems of Environmental Liability Insurance”

Guo Yutao, Lawyer of Beijing LiGeFeng Law Office

7. “Problems in the Application of Environmental Liability Insurance”

Li Qingwu, Assistant Professor of International Business and Economics University School of Insurance

8. “The Current Situation of and Solutions for Attorney Liability Insurance in China”

Han Changyin, Professor of Shanghai Jiao Tong University Law School

14:45—16:20 Application and Development of Liability Insurance on Food Safety

Host: Li Zhuyong, General Manager of Legal Compliance Department of PICC Property and Casualty Company Limited

Presentations

1. “Food Safety and Liability Insurance”

John Cogan, Associate Professor, University of Connecticut School of Law

2. “Analysis of the Current Situation of and a Policy Proposal for Food Safety Liability Insurance in China”

Cai Yu, Vice-secretary-general of the Insurance Institute of China

3. “Argument on System Construction of Food Safety Liability Insurance and the Market Positioning of Food Safety Liability Insurance ”

Jia Linqing, Professor of Renmin Law School, Vice-president of the China Insurance Law Institute

4. “Problems with Claims Settlement Regarding Products Liability Insurance in China”

Han Yongqiang, Vice-professor, Doctor of Southwest University of Political Science & Law

Response Speeches

5. “The Urgency to Construct a Mandatory Food Safety Liability Insurance System and Suggestions for System Design”

Liu Junhai, Professor of Renmin Law School, Expert of RUC Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety Management

6. “Argument for the Control of Liability Insurance for Food Safety Risks ”

Li Hua, Assistant Professor of Nanjing University Law School

16:20—17:55 Application and Development of Liability Insurance on Work Safety

Host: Li Jianfei, Professor of Renmin Law School, Director of RUC Maritime Law and Insurance Law Research Institute

Presentations

1. “Enhancing Popularization and Application of Liability Insurance: Promoting Better Development of Work Safety”

Chen Guang, Director of the Regulation Department of the State Administration of Work Safety

2. “Research on Problems Concerning Liability Insurance for Work Safety in China”

Qiao Shi, Legal Compliance Department of PICC Property and Casualty Company Limited

3. “Application and Limitations of Liability Insurance for Work Safety in Taiwan”

Zhuo Junxiong, Professor of Tunghai University – The College of Law

Response Speeches

4. “The Contribution of Insurance Brokers in Promoting the Development of Liability Insurance in Work Safety”

Xiong Weiguan, Changcheng Insurance Brokers Ltd.

5. “Remarks on Issues Involving Liability Insurance for Work Safety”

Xing Haibao, Professor of Renmin Law School, Vice-director of RUC Maritime Law and Insurance Law Research Institute