Explore the pivotal elements involved in drafting, interpreting, and enforcing insurance and reinsurance contracts. Gain insights into essential clauses, risk considerations, and common pitfalls to ensure comprehensive coverage and compliance. Equip yourself with the expertise needed to adeptly handle contractual ambiguities and disputes, streamlining your practice in this specialised area. Stay informed about the latest legal developments and judicial decisions influencing contract formulation and negotiation. Enhance your proficiency in delivering precise and pragmatic advice to clients, fortifying your position as an adept legal professional in insurance and reinsurance law.
This week's edition of Insurance weekly highlights includes: Nord Stream loses €580 million claim following war exclusion ruling (Nord Stream AG v...
Law360, London: A London judge ruled on 6 July 2026 that a group of insurers were not liable for Nord Stream's claim for up to €580 million to repair...
This week's edition of Insurance weekly highlights includes: CP Holdings Ltd v Assicurazioni Generali SpA; R (on the application of Faiz Siddiqui) v...
Insurance & Reinsurance analysis: This H1 2026 new content round-up highlights key Insurance & Reinsurance Practical Guidance publications on captive...
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...
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
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?An indemnity to principals clause, as defined in Commentary: Who insures?: Manual of Construction
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
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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