Delve into effective strategies for resolving disputes in the insurance and reinsurance fields. This resource offers expert advice on arbitration, mediation, and litigation, equipping legal professionals with the tools needed to navigate complex conflicts.
Law360, London: Reinsurers including American International Group (AIG) and AXA asked a London judge on 16 March 2026 to trim Chubb European Group SE...
This week's edition of Insurance weekly highlights includes: Iran oil crisis not due to lack of insurance, trade body says; London insurance market...
Law360, London: The London insurance market could be directly exposed to marine and aviation claims from the war in Iran, Fitch Ratings said....
Law360, London: Oil tankers are staying away from the Strait of Hormuz because of concerns about safety rather than a scarcity of insurance, the...
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...
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
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
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
Can shares in a limited company that have not been paid-up at all be cancelled?A limited company having a share capital may not alter that share capital, except in the ways listed in section 617 of the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006). Shares in a company cannot simply be cancelled without following an
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