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California Court rejects application of pollution exclusion to property owner’s COVID-19 claim

A panel of California’s Second District Court of Appeal ruled this week that pollution exclusions in a shared-and-layered property insurance program did not apply to alleged losses arising out of
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2023 Insuralex London insurance seminar and reception

NUCLEAR VERDICTS TERRORISM IN PUBLIC VENUES The latest developments from both sides of the pond … Hosted by our Exclusive Member in the UK (Carter Perry Bailey LLP) and our
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Conference on International Insurance Law and Cocktail Reception – 2024

Hosted by Gen Re in cooperation with Insuralex and Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek, (Insuralex´s Exlusive Member in Germany) conference´s topics incluce: – Personal Injury Compensation in Europe – a Comparison
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In Federal Court: Call Them Daubert Motions No More!

Bruce Barze, Jr., Barze Taylor Noles Lowther LLC Insuralex Exclusive Member in Alabama. Few would question Mona Lisa Vito’s qualifications and reliability to offer expert opinions about Positraction and the
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Insuralex picks Saldaña, Carvajal & Vélez-Rivé, PSC as its exclusive member firm in Puerto Rico

Insuralex picks Saldaña, Carvajal & Vélez-Rivé, PSC as its exclusive member firm in Puerto Rico Saldaña, Carvajal & Vélez-Rivé, PSC, Puerto Rico’s largest and leading law firm in insurance law,
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Case: MSC Flaminia

Information Circular – Marine On September 1ST, 2023, the Court of Appeal of England and Wales (hereinafter, “Court”) issued a judgment on Case No. CA-2022- 002293, between MSC Mediterranean Shipping
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COVID-19 is not a Direct Physical Loss Covered by Property Insurance Policies

Nevada Supreme Court Holds COVID-19 is not a Direct Physical Loss Covered by Property Insurance Policies Andrew B. Downs Last week policyholders discovered there is no silver lining in the
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Limitations on the Long Reach of the Law

Sinclair v Amex Canada Inc., 2023 ONCA 142 Background In 2022, the Court of Appeal for Ontario delivered its decision of Sinclair v Amex Canada Inc., 2023 ONCA 142 (CanLII),
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Meet us at the European Traffic Law Days

Insuralex members are attending the 2023 Traffic Law Days.   Meet there our current President, General Counsel, Past President and Exclusive Member in Greece: Marta Olczak-Klimek Alexa Zeeman Andreas Weinzierl Yannis
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We look forward to seeing you in Monte Carlo 2023!

65th edition of the RVS from September 9th to 13th , 2023 We at Insuralex look forward to seeing you in Monte Carlo. Since it first began in 1957, the
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Court explains the purpose of W&I cover

Buyer denied cover after specialty bakery merger turned sour …   Background The Commercial Court recently considered a claim made against a Buyer’s Side Warranty and Indemnity Policy in Finsbury
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Free seminar: Parametric Insurance in Colombia

Join the exclusive in-person event on Parametric Insurance in Colombia organized by Insuralex and Brigard Urrutia, our exclusive member in Colombia! Discover the future of risk management and how parametric
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The case law in personal injury cases

The case law in personal injury cases The Polish legal order provides for certain claims that victims and their families of traffic accidents may file against insurance companies, accident perpetrators
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Meet Insuralex at FIDES RIO 2023!

Meet Insuralex´s Latin American team at EXPOFIDES Booth 56 and learn more about the FIDES / Insuralex insurance regulatory report. FIDES (Federación Interamericana de Empresas de Seguros) in collaboration with
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Personal claims from traffic accidents – comparison of different European systems

Personal claims from traffic accidents – comparison of different European systems. Much has been written about the types of personal claims from traffic accidents (but not only, as medical claims
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Conference on International Insurance Law and Cocktail Reception

Hosted by Gen Re in cooperation with Insuralex and Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek, (Insuralex´s Exlusive Member in Germany) conference´s topics incluce: – Personal Injury Compensation in Europe – a Comparison
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Langlois Ltd. & Smart Gain Shipping Co. Ltd.

Informative Memo-Marine On May 7, 2023, the High Court of Justice of England (hereinafter “High Court”) issued a judgment on Case No. CL-2022-000595, between Langlois Ltd. (hereinafter “Langlois”) and Smart
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Regulatory alert – maritime

THE ELECTRONIC TRADE DOCUMENTS ACT (ETDA) – THE FUTURE OF TRADE I. Background – The law in the United Kingdom did not recognize the possibility of possessing electronic documents. –
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Payment guarantee in construction business and insurance products

Payment guarantee under Article 649(1) of the Civil Code – is this an investor’s problem in the construction process to which the Polish insurance market has no answer? Over the
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Case Commentary and Analysis Moffitt v TD Canada Trust, 2021 ONSC 6133

Case Commentary and Analysis Moffitt v. TD Canada Trust, 2021 ONSC 6133 Moffitt v. TD Canada Trust, 2023 ONCA 349   Our Exclusive Member in Toronto, Canada was retained to
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Jurisprudence on the statute of limitations in claims for work accidents

At Belzuz Abogados, as expert lawyers in insurance law, we face different problems every day and we know that insurance law and civil liability are cross-cutting issues with points of
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New cyber risks and insurance products

New cyber risks and insurance products The global pandemic of the Sars CoV 2 virus has increased the importance of the Internet and remote communication in the operation of businesses,
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Nevada outlaws self-eroding liability insurance policies

Nevada outlaws self-eroding liability insurance policies Nevada has enacted a statute which prohibits liability insurers from issuing self-eroding, or defense within limits, policies. Nevada is the first state to prohibit
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Cyber attack not within war exclusion

Cyber attack not within war exclusion Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey decides the 2017 NotPetya malware attack did not fall within the ‘hostile or warlike’ acts
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Insuralex comparative report: Anti-money laundering and terrorism finance controls – Obligations of Insurance Intermediaries

Insuralex presents a comparative report that analyzes the role of insurance intermediaries in complying with anti-money laundering and terrorism finance controls in the insurance industry. This report is presented by
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Damages caused by defective products

Damages caused by defective products. Its regulation in Spanish and European Law. Case law on the subject. At Belzuz Abogados (Insuralex Exclusive Member in Spain and Portugal) as expert lawyers
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Right to be forgotten – European solutions

The right to be forgotten – European solutions In February 2022, the European Parliament called on EU member states to regulate the right to be forgotten by the end of
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Can the failure to challenge a document in a proceeding be qualified as professional negligence?

We will study whether the failure to challenge a document by the professional in charge of the lawsuit at the preliminary hearing may constitute professional negligence that must be compensated.
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Photos 2023 Insuralex´s London insurance market seminar

Last week at The Gherkin, Insuralex organized a seminar on the hot topic “Innovation and Sustainability in Insurance and Claims’. The Times They Are A-Changin’! We were delighted to see
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BLP is recognized as the Insuralex Law Firm of the Year

BLP is recognized as the Insuralex Law Firm of the Year We are thrilled to announce that BLP has been honored with the prestigious title of Law Firm of the
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Insuralex Peru promotes a new (Re)insurance partner

Insuralex Peru promotes a new (Re)insurance partner Insuralex Peru (Osterling Abogados) is pleased to announce the promotion of Rabeth Pareja as a partner, effective June 2023. With this appointment, Insuralex
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Right to be forgotten – Polish status quo

The right to be forgotten – European solutions In February 2022, the European Parliament called on EU member states to regulate the right to be forgotten by the end of
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Appellate court defines demurrage clause scope in Eternal Bliss Case

Informative Memo – Shipping K Line Pte Limitedv and Priminds Shipping (HK) Co. Limited have reached a settlement in this case; therefore, it will no longer be heard by the
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The concept of insurance intermediary in the light of ECJ verdict

The concept of an insurance intermediary – is the market facing radical changes? IDD is a commonly used acronym for Insurance Distribution Directive, or Directive 2016/97 of the European Parliament
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Marine Insurance: Quadra vs. XL Insurance

Marine Insurance: Quadra vs. XL Insurance On April 21st, 2023, the English Court of Appeals (from hereinafter, the “Court of Appeals”) issued judgment on the case N° CA-2022-000694 Quadra -vs-
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2023 Insuralex´s London insurance market seminar and reception

Innovation and Sustainability in Insurance and Claims Climate change, parametric covers, natural disasters, wars, cyber-attacks, pandemic, insurtech, artificial intelligence, claims transformation… In times of unprecedented change and fast-paced technological advancements,
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Free Webinar: “2023 Surety Bonds in Latin America – Industry Insights”

We at Insuralex are excited to announce an upcoming Insuralex event titled “Surety Bonds in Latin America – Industry Insights.” Surety Bonds are the backbone for the development and execution
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Ingrid Woodward confirms her presence

Save the date! Insuralex´s London insurance market seminar and reception: “Innovation and Sustainability in Insurance and Claims” In a career that spans 20+ years Ingrid has a great mix of
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Parametric Insurance Round Table and Cocktail

Parametric insurance is a type of insurance in which the insurer pays the predetermined compensation to the insured based exclusively on the production and intensity of the risk, and not
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Insuralex Brazil (Pinheiro Neto) recognized “Brazil Law Firm of the Year in 2023” by Chambers & Partners

Insuralex Brazil (Pinheiro Neto) recognized “Brazil Law Firm of the Year in 2023” by Chambers & Partners We are proud to be recognized by Chambers & Partners as the “Brazil
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Henry Gale (Instech) confirms his presence

Save the date! Insuralex London insurance market seminar and reception Henry Gale (Senior Research Analyst at InsTech) joins our team of international speakers who will take part in the 2023
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Insuralex Australia (Meridian Lawyers) expands National Insurance team

Insuralex Australia (Meridian Lawyers) is delighted to announce the further expansion of their insurance team with the appointment of Principal Vid Dragomirovic, Special Counsel Laura D’Alessandri, Senior Associates Sarah Zevari and Homira Haideri, and additional
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New provisions on the requirements that foreign reinsurers and reinsurance intermediaries

New regulations applicable for reinsurers in Ecuador The Superintendence of Companies, Securities, and Insurance issued in February of 2023, issued new regulations regarding the requirements that foreign reinsurers and reinsurance
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Etroy v Speechly Bircham – From when does Limitation run?

3, 2, 1 go – From when does Limitation run?The  High  Court  provides  guidance  of  the  ‘knowledge’  required  under  section  14A  of the Limitation Act 1980. Section 14A of the
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Diego Monsalve (Lockton Specialties) confirms his presence

Diego Monsalve (Lockton Specialties) confirms his presence Save the date! Insuralex´s London insurance market seminar and reception Diego Monsalve, MBA, CEEM, ISCM/iCAS, LATAM Head of Risk Consulting and Analytics Solutions
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Insuralex´s Exclusive Member in France wins Gold and Silver palms

SCP SOULIE & COSTE-FLORET, Insuralex´s Exlusive Member in France participated in the Palmarès du droit in Paris and won two palms: Gold in Insurance  Silver in Product Liability www.palmaresdudroit Recognized and
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Save the Date: 2023 Insuralex European Regional Meeting

We are happy to announce that the 2023 Insuralex European Regional Meeting will take place on September 7th and 8th. We look forward to seeing you in Cologne, Germany.
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Insuralex 2023 Global seminar: Managing Director Swiss Re Corporate Solutions confirms presence

Save the date! London market seminar and reception Abhijit Akerkar, Managing Director Swiss Re Corporate Solutions joins our team of international speakers who will take part in the 2023 Insuralex
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Insuralex Peru (Osterling Abogados) adds new partner to its Insurance and Reinsurance team.

Insuralex Peru (Osterling Abogados) adds new partner to its Insurance and Reinsurance team.  Insuralex Peru (Osterling Abogados) is pleased to announce Mr. Omar Córdova as its new partner. This appointment
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Proportional rule of Art. 10 Insurance Contract Act (LCS) versus termination of the contract by the insurer

Proportional rule of Art. 10 Insurance Contract Act (LCS) versus termination of the contract by the insurer In this article we will analyse the different options that art. 10 of
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