The Institute for Liability and Insurance Law aims at academic research and teaching in the field of Swiss and International Liability Law (including Government Liability) and Insurance Law. The Institute supports academic research projects and studies and organizes or takes part in symposia and educational seminars. The Institute furthermore fosters academic relationships with other institutes in Switzerland and abroad. It offers its services as an independent expert to interested parties. Finally the Institute participates in education on the master’s level and offers the following classes: Liability Law, Private Insurance Law and Social Insurance Law.