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 & Reinsurance weekly highlights includes EIOPA’s consultation on a draft supervisory statement promoting greater...
This week's edition of Insurance & Reinsurance weekly highlights includes: an analysis of Liberty Managing Agency Ltd and others v Marwan Chedid and...
Insurance & Reinsurance analysis: The Commercial Court held that a D&O policy provision prevented insurers from avoiding cover for alleged fraudulent...
This week's edition of Insurance & Reinsurance weekly highlights includes EIOPA’s areas of activity and supervisory priorities for 2027–2029, and an...
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...
Priority between loss reliefs in loss making companiesWhy does it matter?A company that is a member of a group and has incurred any of the types of losses available for surrender by way of group relief may, without any further rules, have more than one way in which to use the loss. There are a
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
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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