During ANZIIF's 2016 Liability Conference, Simon Hooper, provided the industry a few case studies of drone operators who faced fines. He also listed the key Australian Government regulators who oversee the use of drones. Simon discussed the implications for insureds of claims being denied under the strict liability scheme. He also shared some of his concerns around LiPo batteries and third party damage. Finally, Simon highlighted the importance of educating insureds around the implications of drone use. Note: This is the final part of a three-part interactive video series. Simon Hooper is the aviation underwriter intermediary distribution for QBE Australia and has been a key member of the QBE aviation team since 2012. He is the only dedicated RPA underwriter for any Australia based insurer and has quickly positioned himself as an expert in his field. Simon has a Bachelor of Aviation from Swinburne University, is a CASA-approved remote pilot and a certified insurance professional (CIP) with ANZIIF.
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