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An introduction to Lloyd’s of LondonWhat is the Lloyd’s market?The Lloyd’s market is an insurance market, whose origins date back to the seventeenth...
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Produced in partnership with The Society of Lloyd's Legal Team
1st Mar
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Insurance agents and brokersWhat is the difference between an agent and a broker?Where insurance is transacted through an intermediary, that...
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Produced in partnership with Ruth Hosking of Quadrant Chambers
2nd Mar
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Professional indemnity insurance—essentialsWhat is professional indemnity insurance?Professional indemnity insurance is a form of liability insurance....
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2nd Mar
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General principles of insurance contract lawWhat is insurance law?Insurance law can be split into three parts:•insurance contract law which governs...
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2nd Mar
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Exclusion clauses in insurance contractsWhat are exclusion clausesUnlike some exclusion or exemption clauses in ordinary contracts, an exclusion...
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Produced in partnership with Susie Wakefield of Shoosmiths
2nd Mar
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Insurance premiumAn insurance premium is the sum paid for insurance or reinsurance cover and is the consideration paid by the (re)insured for the...
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2nd Mar
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Marine insurance—general principlesThis Practice Note describes the main principles of marine insurance as governed by the Marine Insurance Act 1906....
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2nd Mar
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What is a contract of insurance?This Practice Note covers the legal framework and regulatory guidance to be considered in determining whether an...
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Produced in partnership with RPC
2nd Mar
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Sanctions clauses and the effect of sanctions on insurance policiesThe Practice Note entitled EU/UK financial and trade sanctions for insurers...
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Produced in partnership with Daniel Martin of HFW and James Neale of HFW
2nd Mar
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Product liability and product recall insuranceWhat is product liability insurance?Product liability insurance provides an indemnity to a business in...
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Produced in partnership with Sam Tacey of Cooley (UK) LLP and Richard Hopley of Cooley (UK) LLP
2nd Mar
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Trade credit insuranceTrade credit insurance typically provides protection to a policyholder against non-payment of accounts receivable, due to the...
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Produced in partnership with Michael Morris of Clyde & Co LLP
2nd Mar
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Reinsurance—essentialsThe parties to a reinsurance contract and reinsurance terminologyThe principal parties to any reinsurance contract are the...
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1st Mar
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ICOBS Insurance: Conduct of Business Sourcebook—application, general matters, distance communications, information about the firm and product...
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2nd Mar
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Terms of Business Agreement (TOBA)—insurer and managing agent/brokerAn Agreement dated [date] governing the conduct of Insurance Business...
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Produced in partnership with Davinia Collins of Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP
1st Mar
Q&As
What is meant by an 'indemnity to principals' provision and an 'additional insured' provision? What are the practical differences in protection each...
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2nd Mar
Q&As
What is aviation and transport insurance?Aviation and transport insurance provides financial cover specific to aircraft and transport operations, and...
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Produced in partnership with Hannah Laithwaite of Lamb Chambers
2nd Mar

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