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: 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...
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
If a rentcharge is shown as being informally exonerated on title information, does this apply to the current registered owner? Or does the informal exoneration only apply to the parties to the document which informally exonerated the rentcharge?This Q&A considers the situation where, at some
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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