Understanding the nuances of different insurance types is crucial for legal professionals in the Insurance & Reinsurance field. This topic provides comprehensive guidance to help you navigate the specific legalities and regulatory frameworks associated with various insurance products. Access in-depth materials designed to clarify obligations, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance, empowering you to offer informed and effective advice to your clients.
This week's edition of Insurance weekly highlights includes: EIOPA publishes technical specifications for small and non-complex insurance undertakings...
Law360, London: A group of war-risk insurers can challenge their liability in a multibillion-dollar dispute over hundreds of aircraft stranded in...
This week's edition of Insurance weekly highlights includes: UniCredit Bank GmbH, London Branch v Constitution Aircraft Leasing (Ireland) 3 Ltd;...
This week's edition of Insurance weekly highlights includes: Novitas Loans Ltd (formerly Amtrust Europe Ltd) v Amtrust Europe Ltd (trading as Sompo...
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...
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
Can shares in a limited company that have not been paid-up at all be cancelled?A limited company having a share capital may not alter that share capital, except in the ways listed in section 617 of the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006). Shares in a company cannot simply be cancelled without following an
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