Birds' Modern Insurance Law provides an invaluable analysis of the increasingly complex legal rules affecting contracts of insurance. The aim throughout is to offer a concise explanation of the fundamental principles of insurance law in a straightforward manner.
The new edition will incorporate all the latest case developments in insurance which have occurred since the last edition. Re-insurance will also be covered. Coverage of recent developments and case law includes:
* Developments in the law of insurable interest
* Case law on the continuing duty of good faith
* Clarification of the duty to disclose material facts
It analyses the complex legal rules affecting contracts of insurance, and deals with the regulatory structure set up under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 in so far as it affects insurance. Appropriate Commonwealth authorities and European Community law are also addressed.
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978-0-421-87800-6 (9780421878006)
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The nature and definition of insurance. Regulation of insurance. Insurable interest. Formalities and formation of the insurance contract. Repudiations of policies and liability. Fraud, non-disclosure and misrepresentation. Warranties and conditions. Premiums. Assignment. Intermediaries. Construction and causation: risks covered and risks expected. Claims under the policy. The measurement of loss. Reinstatement. Subrogation. Contribution and double insurance. Life insurance. Liability insurance. Motor insurance. Employers' liability and other compulsory insurances.
