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Public liability insurance—essentialsPublic liability insurancePublic liability insurance is a form of liability insurance that indemnifies a...
Subrogation in insurance and reinsuranceWhat is the right of subrogation?In the context of insurance and reinsurance, the right of subrogation...
Insurable interestThis Practice Note considers insurable interest, including insurable interest in construction and liability insurance. It also...
Insurance agents and brokersWhat is the difference between an agent and a broker?Where insurance is transacted through an intermediary, that...
Insurance clauses in commercial agreements—guidance notesIntroductionOne of the purposes of a commercial contract is to allocate risk and liability through, for example, the provision of indemnities. In this context, one party may choose or be required to cover the liability allocated to it through
Exclusion clauses in insurance contractsWhat are exclusion clausesUnlike some exclusion or exemption clauses in ordinary contracts, an exclusion clause in a contract of insurance is not usually designed to exclude, restrict or limit a party’s legal liability. Rather, these clauses carefully define
Late payment penalties—inheritance taxWhile interest often accrues on overdue tax, the late payment of certain taxes may also attract a penalty. For information on the interest accruing on overdue tax, see Practice Notes: IHT—payment deadlines on death—Interest on IHT and Interest on late paid
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
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