Understanding the intricacies of insurance claims is essential for legal practitioners focused on the Insurance & Reinsurance sector. Equip yourself with expert insight on handling policy interpretations, insurer obligations, and claim disputes effectively. Gain access to comprehensive guidance on navigating regulatory frameworks and optimising the resolution process. Elevate your practice with practical tips and strategies to support clients in overcoming common challenges in claiming under insurance policies.
This week's edition of Insurance weekly highlights includes: EIOPA publishes technical specifications for small and non-complex insurance undertakings...
Law360, London: A group of war-risk insurers can challenge their liability in a multibillion-dollar dispute over hundreds of aircraft stranded in...
This week's edition of Insurance weekly highlights includes: UniCredit Bank GmbH, London Branch v Constitution Aircraft Leasing (Ireland) 3 Ltd;...
This week's edition of Insurance weekly highlights includes: Novitas Loans Ltd (formerly Amtrust Europe Ltd) v Amtrust Europe Ltd (trading as Sompo...
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...
Limitation in insurance and reinsurance claimsThis Practice Note provides guidance on the application of limitation periods in the context of insurance and reinsurance claims. It considers how to calculate when a cause of action accrues and the effect of a limitation period expiring. It also
Insurance & Reinsurance—claims co-operation and control clausesIntroduction to claims co-operation and control clausesAll liability insurance policies are policies of indemnity, under which an insurer agrees to indemnify a policyholder against liability to a third party. The position used to be
Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of caseA strike out order can be made either following an application by the parties or on the court's own initiative. This Practice Note deals with the scenario of the order being made following a party's application.Making an application
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
0330 161 1234