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in insurance and reinsurance law and practice, to guidance on particular classes of insurance.
Insurance claims
We provide practical guidance in relation to insurance claims, including on subrogation, allocation and aggregation, together with detailed guidance on relevant legislation.
Regulation of insurance
We provide comprehensive guidance on the regulation of insurance in the UK and the EU, alongside trackers and guidance on hot topics such as implementing the FCA's new consumer duty.
Types of insurance
Our guidance includes Practice Notes on the different types of insurance, ranging from aviation insurance to warranty and indemnity cover, and everything in between.
Intermediaries and market practice
Get practical guidance on the functions and duties of insurance intermediaries along with guidance on insurance and reinsurance market practice. This includes a detailed glossary and Practice Notes pack.
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Latest Insurance & Reinsurance Practice Notes
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Latest Insurance & Reinsurance Precedents
Terms of Business Agreement (TOBA)—insurer and managing agent/brokerAn Agreement dated [date] governing the conduct of Insurance Business...
Preliminary notice of claim—against surveyor for breach of contract and, or alternatively, negligence in providing property valuation[ON THE HEADED...
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Public liability insurance—essentials
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Subrogation in insurance and reinsurance
Subrogation in insurance and reinsuranceWhat is the right of subrogation?In the context of insurance and reinsurance, the right of subrogation...
Insurable interest
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Insurance agents and brokers
Insurance agents and brokersWhat is the difference between an agent and a broker?Where insurance is transacted through an intermediary, that...
Professional indemnity insurance—essentials
Professional indemnity insurance—essentialsWhat is professional indemnity insurance?Professional indemnity insurance is a form of liability insurance....
Reinstatement of insured property after a loss
Reinstatement of insured property after a lossWhat is reinstatement?Reinstatement is the repair or replacement of property so that it is in the same...
Terms of Business Agreement (TOBA)—insurer and managing agent/broker
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Exclusion clauses in insurance contracts
Exclusion clauses in insurance contractsWhat are exclusion clausesUnlike some exclusion or exemption clauses in ordinary contracts, an exclusion...
Professional indemnity insurance—solicitors
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Hull and machinery insurance
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Trade credit insurance—essentials
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Double insurance and contribution
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Marine insurance—general principles [Archived]
Marine insurance—general principlesThis Practice Note describes the main principles of marine insurance as governed by the Marine Insurance Act 1906....
The functions and duties of insurance brokers—policy placement
The functions and duties of insurance brokers—policy placementThis Practice Note provides a high level introduction to the functions and duties of...
Product liability and product recall insurance—essentials
Product liability and product recall insuranceWhat is product liability insurance?Product liability insurance provides an indemnity to a business in...
Sanctions clauses and the effect of sanctions on insurance policies
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What is meant by an 'indemnity to principals' provision and an 'additional insured' provision? What are the practical differences in protection each affords to the principal/additional insured?
Outsourcing in insurance—one minute guide
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Associated legal terms
Claim or circumstance
a claim, in a (re)insurance context, is a request for an indemnity under an insurance policy whereas a circumstance is a situation or event from which a claim may arise.
Long tail risk
Insurance of risks in respect of which claims may not be notified or settled until a relatively long time after the policy period expires (eg asbestos related illness on losses occurring policies).
Reserve
Money allocated by insurers and reinsurers to pay claims.
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