Understand the foundational principles that govern insurance and reinsurance law. This topic offers clear explanations of key concepts, ensuring you have a solid grasp of the essentials needed for effective practice. Discover practical insights and resources tailored to help you navigate the regulatory landscape and common challenges faced in insurance and reinsurance cases.
This week's edition of Insurance & Reinsurance weekly highlights includes: the PRA’s consultation on amalgamations and transfer guidance for friendly...
This week's edition of Insurance weekly highlights includes: PRA and FCA consult on plan to allow firms to establish their own captive insurers in the...
This week's edition of Insurance weekly highlights includes: Nord Stream loses €580 million claim following war exclusion ruling (Nord Stream AG v...
Law360, London: A London judge ruled on 6 July 2026 that a group of insurers were not liable for Nord Stream's claim for up to €580 million to repair...
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 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
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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