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The Law of Insurance Broking, 2nd Edition

The Law of Insurance Broking, 2nd Edition

Author: Christopher Henley
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
ISBN: 9780421845701
Published In: December 2003
Format: Hardback , 656 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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This is the only book dedicated to all aspects of a broker's professional activities and the application of the relevant law to his business. It emphasises the legal implications of the relationships between the client, the agent and third parties - and details the many changes in the law since the last edition 12 years ago.

Throughout, it focuses on the practical problems faced daily by brokers, such as net rating, funding, security vetting, rights to documents, profit commissions and letters of engagement.

A practical, up-to-date guide offering workable solutions to legal problems
À Complete coverage of the contract of insurance, with particular reference to classification and interpretation of terms
À Full updates of areas such as good faith, the premium, the claims process, and the professional liability and regulation of insurance brokers
À Cites a wealth of case law

Part 1: Agency
The features of an insurance broker
Relationship between principal and broker
Relationship between principal and third parties
Relationship between agents and third parties

Part 2: The Contract of Insurance
Principles of insurance
Formation of the contract
The classification of terms in a contract of insurance
Subrogation

Part 3: The Broker
The premium
The claims process
Accounting
The broker's professional liability
Insurance at Lloyd's of London
Types of reinsurance
Regulation of insurance brokers
Appendices

The text is well-written and logically presentedÓ an excellent book which will be of great practical utility to insurers, brokers and lawyers.
- Insurance Law Monthly (of the previous edition)

Sets out in a precise but readable way the rights and obligations of insurance brokers.
- The CII Journal (of the previous edition)

This book is the first point of reference for any question on the law relating to insurance brokers. - Robert Merkin, Journal of Business Law

This work is extremely timely...Chris Henly perfectly captures the current mood. This is much more than a text on the duties and liabilities of brokers. - Robert Merkin, Journal of Business Law