Understanding the roles and responsibilities of intermediaries is crucial for legal professionals in the insurance and reinsurance sector. This topic provides essential insights and practical guidance on market practices, regulatory requirements, and the evolving landscape of intermediary activities. Stay updated on the latest developments and ensure compliance with industry standards. Enhance your expertise and effectively advise your clients by delving into the detailed aspects of the intermediary market.
This week's edition of Insurance weekly highlights includes: Grimes (trading as The Cleveland Arms) v Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE; Chubb,...
Law360, London: A High Court judge on 13 May 2026 rejected an attempt by insurers Chubb and Fidelis to claim contributions from a group of...
This week's edition of Insurance weekly highlights includes: Re The Russian Aircraft Litigation—Operator Policy Claims; Aon says Middle East conflict...
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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...
The functions and duties of insurance brokers—policy placementThis Practice Note provides a high level introduction to the functions and duties of insurance brokers and explains the roles of insurance brokers and their duties in relation to the placement of insurance policies. It also provides
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
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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