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: 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...
Reinstatement of insured property after a lossWhat is reinstatement?Reinstatement is the repair or replacement of property so that it is in the same condition or a materially equivalent condition to that which it was in prior to the loss occurring. The wording of reinstatement clauses, however,
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
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
Glossary—Latin legal termsDespite attempts in recent years to simplify the language used in legal cases, there are still a number of Latin phrases commonly used in personal injury claims. The following Latin phrases are listed in alphabetical order:Latin
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