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Colinvaux's Law of Insurance in Hong Kong, 2nd Edition

Colinvaux's Law of Insurance in Hong Kong, 2nd Edition

Author: Robert Merkin
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell Hong Kong
ISBN: 9789626614464
Published In: June 2012
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: Hong Kong ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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The only authoritative reference source in Hong Kong comprehensively covering insurance law

Colinvaux’s Law of Insurance in Hong Kong, Second Edition continues to be the only book in Hong Kong to provide readers with the general principles of Hong Kong insurance law. It is based on the popular and prestigious UK model adapted especially and specifically for the Hong Kong insurance market. This is a “must-have” reference source for anyone practicing insurance or reinsurance law, including practitioners, solicitors, in-house counsels, insurance companies and brokers, as well as academics and students.

Expert authorship in the insurance field, Professor Robert Merkin

Specialises in insurance, reinsurance and arbitration law
Has published over 40 books and numerous articles on insurance, reinsurance and arbitration law
President of the British Insurance Law Association and Vice-President of the International Association of Insurance Law (AIDA)

Up-to-date with revisions on all chapters including nearly 100 new cases

Expands coverage and focus on specific classes of insurance including Global war risks; People’s Republic of China; Insurance structure; Life insurance; Property insurance; Motor vehicle insurance; Liability insurance; Reinsurance… plus more!
Covers topics where there has been significant legal development and litigation: (i) insurer’s duty of good faith; (ii) prompt and proper notification of loss from the policy holder; (iii) subrogation; (iv) temporary contracts; (iv) warranties; and (v) conduct of insurance brokers including Hobbins v Royal Skandia Life handed down April 2012

Comprehensive coverage beyond insurance law

Discusses Hong Kong regulatory legislation and of all other relating Ordinances that lay down compulsory insurance requirements which affect insurance contracts

Remarks: This book is special that “Student Edition” is NOT available for sale in our shop. Students please check with your school or teacher for details.

CHAPTER 1 CONTRACT OF INSURANCE

CHAPTER 2 CONFLICT OF LAWS

CHAPTER 3 CONSTRUCTION OF THE POLICY

CHAPTER 4 INSURABLE INTEREST

CHAPTER 5 RISK

CHAPTER 6 UTMOST GOOD FAITH

CHAPTER 7 TERMS OF INSURANCE CONTRACTS

CHAPTER 8 PREMIUM

CHAPTER 9 CLAIMS

CHAPTER 10 INDEMNITY

CHAPTER 11 THE RIGHTS OF INSURERS

CHAPTER 12 REGULATION OF INSURANCE BUSINESS