• The commentary on business interruption insurance has been greatly expanded to include the latest COVID-19 litigation.
• The chapter on conflict of laws has been redrafted to take account of the effect of Brexit on jurisdiction.
• The discussion of motor insurance discusses important legislative changes, particularly in light of Brexit
• The rewriting of sections on insurable interest indemnity, subrogation and late payment of claims.

• • Extensive commentary on the construction of insurance policies to help explain issues such as risk, utmost good faith, insurable interest, the premium, claims and loss.
  • Addresses the roles of the different parties involved, including intermediaries, as well as the regulation of insurers.
  • Looks at nine special types of insurance contract: reinsurance, life and accident, property, liability, third party, motor vehicle, financial, marine and war risks.
  • Sets out the rules governing insurance contract wording and phrasing.
  • Includes a dedicated chapter on the rights of insurers.
  • Discusses the insolvency of insurance companies and relevant proceedings, as well as the protection of policyholders.
  • Analyses the most important cases, legislation and regulation.
  • Provides an international dimension with analysis of significant Commonwealth decisions that are affecting the English courts.
  • Supplemented annually to ensure the text is always up to date.

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