Background US commercial property casualty insurance has its roots in English marine insurance. In the 17th century, London's importance as a trade centre led to demand...
Overview of employers’ liability insurance Legal principle It has been a long established principle of law that an employee who has suffered an injury or contracted a...
Consumer insurance and commercial insurance for businesses This Practice Note provides an overview of some of the most common types of insurance that are available, who...
This Practice Note considers the insurance provisions of the JCT contracts 2011 and 2016 editions that address public liability risks, ie personal injury and death, and...
This Practice Note outlines the characteristic features of liability insurance and different types of liability insurance available. It also examines the scope of cover...
This Practice Note provides guidance on notification provisions in liability insurance policies. It explains the purpose of notification clauses and provides guidance on...
What are the liabilities to be insured? The liability of the parties is set out in clause 8 of the NEC3 and NEC4 contracts. The clause is headed ‘liabilities and...
What is product liability insurance and who needs it? Product liability insurance is a type of cover which, in the context of the construction industry, protects the...
All the standard forms of building contract make specific provision for the liabilities which are at the contractor or employer's risk and which party is to insure those...
Public liability insurance contracts Terms A public liability policy normally contains restrictions of liability by reference to the type of business carried on by the...