MacGillivray on insurance law : relating to all risks other than marine / John Birds, Ben Lynch, QC, Simon Paul.

London : Sweet & Maxwell, 2022.

15th edition

199967

Insurance law -- Great Britain.

SECTION 1: General Principles

1. Nature of insurance and insurable interest

2. Formation of the contract

3. Form of the contract

4. The period prior to the issue of the policy

5. Execution and delivery of policy

6. Commencement and termination of risk

7. Payment of premium

8. Return of premium

9. Salvage premiums

10. Warranties and other policy terms

11. Construction of policies

12. Rectification

13. Conflict of laws

14. Illegality

15. Mistake

16. Good faith and the duty of disclosure

17. Misrepresentation

18. Consumer Insurance (Disclosure and Representation) Act 2012

19. The loss

20. The claimant

21. Reinstatement

22. Subrogation

SECTION 2. Particular Classes of Business

23. Rights of two or more insurers

24. Life insurance

25. Personal accident policies

26. Property insurance : fire policies

27. Property insurance : other insurances on property

28. Third party risks

29. Motor vehicle insurance

30. Aviation insurance

31. Insurance against pecuniary loss

32. Contractor's risks policies

33. Reinsurance

SECTION 3. Parties

34. Insurance companies

35. The course of business at Lloyd's

36. The role of agents in insurance business.

MacGillivray on Insurance Law is the established authority on non-maritime commercial insurance and risk. For over one hundred years it has been a trusted text for providing comprehensive and clear guidance through its examination of the most recent cases and legislative developments. This new edition brings you up-to-date with the latest and most significant new case law over the past year, with updated commentary to the text reflecting key developments including: A major reorganisation of the chapters on good faith; New commentary on the Supreme Court ruling in FCA v Arch on business interruption cover claims resulting from COVID-19 and its impact on causation; Addresses the impact of Brexit on jurisdiction and choice of law as well as insurance regulation, including changes to the PRA and FCA rules. Covering general principles, particular classes of business and the parties involved, it is a must-have title for anyone seeking advice on insurance law. Comprehensive guidance on non-maritime commercial insurance and risk through the analysis of cases and legislation. Detailed explanation of the general principles and rules concerning commercial insurance, risk, and loss. Covers different classes of business including life insurance, personal accident policies, property, motor vehicle and aviation. Looks at the parties involved with chapters on insurance companies, Lloyd’s policies and the role of agents. Examines the rules on the formation, drafting and termination of insurance contracts. Explains the key principles of good faith, warranties and the duty of disclosure. Advises on the Insurance Act 2015, the changes to the law and the consequences for disputes concerning the new law. Defines insurance and insurable interest. Looks at issues of fraud, misrepresentation, and non-disclosure by third parties. Outlines how insurance policies are constructed while explaining the meaning of words and addressing inconsistencies in phrasing. Covers the rules of payment, renewal and non-payment of premiums. Analyses the rights of two or more insurers and third-party rights. Comparison of English law with Scotland, the USA and the Commonwealth. - Publisher's website

Previous edition: 2018.

Includes index and bibliographical references.

9780414098527

ccviii, 1405 pages ; 25 cm