Harris Kyriakides
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Risk Management & Insurance

Cyprus has a highly developed insurance industry. As an EU member state, Cyprus benefits from a sound legal and regulatory framework which has been harmonised with the provisions of relevant directives. Insurance companies are regulated by the Insurance Company Control Service (ICCS) which is responsible for the supervision of the operations of insurance undertakings and the implementation of the Insurance Services and other Related Issues Laws of 2002-2011 and the Insurance Services and other Related Issues Regulations of 2002-2009. All the powers of the insurance laws are conferred upon the Superintendent of Insurance who is assisted by two Assistant Superintendents of Insurance.

Harris Kyriakides through the specialised knowledge and experience of its insurance department, which is one of the largest in Cyprus, can advise local and international companies that operate in the Insurance and Risk Management sector. Our team also provides advice on insurance related contract disputes and risk management.

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LATEST NEWS

News
New case law in Cyprus on insurance recovery
18 October 2024 | 5 mins read

Recovering payments made for third-party accidents under an insurance policy often proves more complex than insurers initially anticipate. Recent court rulings highlight that insurers must obtain a court judgment to recover compensation in certain circumstances.

Publications & Commentaries
Compensations Booklet 2024
14 October 2024 | 1 min read

In our Compensations booklet for 2024 you may find a summary of all judgments issued by Cypriot courts in 2023, in which compensations were awarded for damages resulting from any form of accident.

News
IIC Hosts Seminar on Inheritance Law: Delivered by Nicolas Kyriakides
8 October 2024 | 1 min read

The Insurance Institute of Cyprus (IIC) recently conducted a one-day seminar titled “Succession and Insurance,” featuring a presentation by our partner, Nicolas Kyriakides. This seminar provided a comprehensive introduction to inheritance law, specifically addressing its - Read More...

Events
The 9th Pancyprian Conference of PSEAD – Key takes on European Trends and Industry Insights
8 October 2024 | 1 min read

The 9th Annual Conference of the Pancyprian Association of Professional Insurance Intermediaries (PSEAD) took place in May at the Strovolos Municipal Theatre, focusing on key European trends affecting the insurance sector.

News
Court of Appeal’s significant judgment on Rome II Regulation in Nicholls v AXA
11 September 2024 | 3 mins read

On 27 June 2024, the English Court of Appeal delivered a judgment in Nicholls v AXA Assistance Group T/A AXA Travel Insurance [2024] EWCA Civ 718, addressing crucial issues under the Rome II Regulation (“Rome - Read More...

Events
Latest Developments in Insurance Law
9 July 2024 | 1 min read

On the 26th June 2024 Harris Kyriakides successfully hosted the seminar titled “Latest Developments in Insurance Law”. During the event, a diverse range of topics were covered, including Civil Procedure Rules and compensation cases, the - Read More...

News
First Court Decision in Cyprus that has allowed Witness Testimony via videoconferencing in a Civil Case
22 May 2024 | 5 mins read

For the first time in Cyprus, a court decision has been made in a civil case with witness testimony being allowed via videoconferencing, pursuant to Article 36A of the Evidence Law, Chapter 9. This decision - Read More...

News
EIOPA’s Second Report on the Implementation of IDD: Improvements and Challenges
21 February 2024 | 4 mins read

Following the strategic update by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) regarding the Supervisory Convergence Plan for 2024, it is important to reflect on the impact of the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD).