The Association of European Businesses (AEB), a member of the International Association of Insurance Law (AIDA), announces its first research competition, “Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Framework of Insurance.”

The competition aims to support young legal professionals and encourage research into practical approaches to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the insurance sector.

The competition is open to undergraduate and master's students, PhD candidates and young legal professionals under the age of 35.

• Legal status of AI-generated decisions in insurance;
• Insurers' liability for automated underwriting and claims settlement decisions;
• Algorithmic discrimination and protection of policyholders' rights;
• Transparency and explainability of AI algorithms;
• Personal data protection in AI applications;
• AI models as objects of insurance;
• Comparative analysis of legal frameworks governing AI in insurance.

Research papers of up to 40,000 characters (approximately one author's sheet) should be submitted to contest@aebrus.ruby 10 December 2026.

The competition results will be announced by 25 February 2027.

Authors of the best papers will have the opportunity to present their research at a public session, participate in discussions with insurance industry experts, publish articles in Strakhovoe Pravo (Insurance Law), a journal included in Russia's recognised academic publication lists and the Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI), and undertake internships with insurance companies or law firms.

Founded in 1960, the International Association of Insurance Law (AIDA) brings together more than 45 national chapters and promotes international cooperation and knowledge sharing in insurance law.

The AEB has been a member of AIDA since 2015, supporting professional dialogue and research cooperation in the insurance sector.