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This week's edition of Insurance weekly highlights includes: WRBC Corporate Member Ltd v AXA XL Syndicate Ltd; Minh v Da Guang Tankers (Private) Ltd;...
This week's edition of Insurance weekly highlights includes: Gatwick Investment Ltd v Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe Se; Bath Racecourse Company Ltd...
Law360, London: Insurers of gas pipelines hit by explosions in 2022 said at the opening of their trial on 16 April 2026 that policy exclusions prevent...
Law360, London: An aircraft lessor and a reinsurer have reached a settlement to pause part of a multimillion-dollar dispute over a plane stranded in...
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
Double insurance and contributionOverlapping insurance policesThere are various reasons why an insured may end up with overlapping insurance cover, whether deliberately or otherwise.Examples include the situation where the insured takes the benefit of other insurance arranged by another party or
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
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