The Australian Insurance Law Association (AILA) has named two new life members.

Gilchrist Connell Adelaide principal John Homburg and Barry.Nilsson Brisbane partner Rhett Kennedy were appointed at the national conference last week.

Mr Homburg has more than 30 years’ experience in health and medical insurance, while Mr Kennedy practises in general liability and professional indemnity.

The Insurance Law Prize was presented to Peter Rashleigh, former partner and now consultant with DLA Piper in Melbourne.

Mr Rashleigh was a founding member of AILA’s Victorian branch and served on the state committee for many years.