Insurers consider cover for autonomous shipping

Colin Lavelle and Reema Shour, of Hill Dickinson, discuss the challenges of providing cover for autonomous vehicles

Much has been written in recent years about the ways in which technology and automation are revolutionising global shipping. This article focuses on how the insurance industry is adapting to market demand for MASS (maritime autonomous surface ships) cover and considers the key considerations for insurers entering into, or already participating in, this market.