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MacGillivray on Insurance Law: Relating to all Risks Other than Marine 13th Edition

MacGillivray on Insurance Law: Relating to all Risks Other than Marine 13th Edition

Author: John Birds; Ben Lynch; Simon Milnes
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
ISBN: 9780414050723

Previous Edition ISBN: 9780414024663
Published In: October 2015
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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MacGillivray on Insurance Law is the most authoritative work for analysis of the law and legislation governing non-maritime commercial insurance and risk.

The 13th edition provides detailed analysis of the highly significant Insurance Act 2015 and outlines its impact on the law of warranties, good faith, and remedies.

It is part of Sweet & Maxwell’s Insurance Practitioners Library and is an essential title, providing guidance and clarification at a crucial time for the insurance industry.

Coverage

Comprehensive commentary on non-maritime commercial insurance, including analysis of the law, latest cases, and legislation
Explains the principles and rules governing commercial insurance, risk and loss and their practical application
Authoritative guidance on the highly significant Insurance Act 2015
Extensive detail on the key subjects of good faith, warranties, and the duty of disclosure
Explains the rules on the formation, drafting, and termination of insurance contracts
Considers different classes of insurance business, including life insurance, personal accident policies, fire policies, motor vehicle, and aviation insurance
ompares English law with Scotland, the US and the Commonwealth

Highlighted new commentary includes:

Examination of the Insurance Act 2015 – the most significant statutory change to UK commercial insurance in over 300 years
New chapter on the Insurance Act 2015
Detailed review of the key changes to the law concerning the duty of fair presentation and remedies
The role of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 in insurance contracts
Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2012 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters (recast)
A significant volume of new case law, including International Energy Group Limited v Zurich Insurance Plc. and Western Trading Ltd v Great Lakes Reinsurance (UK)

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 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