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Insuralex, once again, ranked band 1 in Insurance by Chambers and Partners

Following the publication of Chambers & Partners 2023 Insuralex has been reconfirmed as a top insurance focused global network / Band 1. Founded in 2002, Insuralex (Trusted International Legal Advisors
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2023 Overview of surety bonds regulation

Insuralex is a group of more than 50 independent law firms from Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East that specialise in Insurance and Reinsurance. Insuralex
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The right to be forgotten and discrimination in contracting insurance

The European Union has urged Member States to regulate in their national legislation a right to be forgotten to ensure that consumers are not discriminated against when taking out insurance
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Navigating the jungle – developing AI regulation

Developments in technology are creating exciting opportunities across the financial sector. Regulators are considering how to support this, whilst ensuring sound regulation is in place. The use of Artificial Intelligence
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Insuralex – Life/A&H and sports experience

By drawing together decades of expertise globally, Insuralex can help provide solutions to insurance and reinsurance issues – tapping in to local knowledge and contacts – whether this is for
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Right to be forgotten for cancer survivors

In February 2022, the European Parliament called on EU Member States to introduce a “right to be forgotten” for cancer survivors, in their Member State legislation by the end of 2025,
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Leading professional indemnity lawyer joins Insuralex´s Exclusive Member in Australia

Meridian Lawyers (Insuralex Australia) is delighted to announce an addition to their Principal Group, and national insurance team, with the appointment of leading litigator and professional indemnity lawyer, Cameron Solley.
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California Supreme Court Refines Rules of Policy Interpretation

Last week the California Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in Yahoo, Inc. v. National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pittsburgh, Pa. While the immediate issue before the court was
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Photos 2022 Madrid Insuralex European Meeting Cocktail

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Photos 2022 Madrid Insuralex European Meeting

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Stonegate Pub Limited v MS Amlin, Liberty and Zurich, Various Eateries v Allianz UK and Greggs v Zurich

Stonegate Pub Limited v MS Amlin, Liberty and Zurich, Various Eateries v Allianz UK and Greggs v Zurich The Commercial Court has handed down its judgment in the three related
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2022 European Motor vehicle injury claim report

Personal claims coming from traffic accidents is another report by the European Insuralex group. Lawyers from several European countries have compared the different legal systems for personal claims from traffic
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A warning to claimants to act promptly against insolvent defendants

Court finds in favour of Insurers on the issue of limitation for direct claims brought under the Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010 In the cross field between Civil
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Insuralex European Seminar & Cocktail

Insuralex and Belzuz Abogados S.L.P. have the pleasure of inviting you to the Insuralex European Regional Meeting 2022, which will consist of a seminar and cocktail at the Hotel Emperador
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Free Insuralex Webinar. 2022 Parametric Insurance in Latin America: An update

The use of parametric insurance as an alternative to traditional indemnity-based insurance has increased over the last twenty years, particularly as a mechanism for insuring against extreme weather risks. Following
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Reinsurance Round-Up – September 2022

Reinsurance Round-Up – September 2022 The UK’s exit from the EU continues to impact legal developments in 2022. The Financial Services and Markets Bill, introduced to Parliament on 20 July
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Save the Date: 2022 Insuralex European Regional Meeting

We are happy to announce that the 2022 Insuralex European Regional Meeting will take place on November 3rd and 4th. We look forward to seeing you in Madrid.
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Save the date: 2023 Insuralex London AGM

We are glad to announce that the 2023 Insuralex Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on June 15th and 16th 2023. We look forward to seeing you in London.
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Insuralex´s Exclusive Member in Uruguay -FERRERE-recognized by Latin Lawyer 250

Geraldine Ifrán recommended in Insurance & Reinsurance Latin Lawyer published the results of the 24th edition of its guide, which includes the most outstanding law firms in the region, in
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Insuralex Alabama recognized in The Best Lawyers of America 2023

Insuralex´s Exclusive Member in Alabama, BARZE TAYLOR NOLES LOWTHER LLC attorneys recognized in the 20th edition of the Best Lawyers in America 2023 The 29th Edition of The Best Lawyers
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Minnesota Insuralex´s Exclusive Member recognized by Best Lawyers

We are honored to report that our USA-Minnesota exclusive member firm has been recognized by Best Lawyers. We would also to congratulate Keith A. Dotseth as he has been awarded
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2022 Parametric Insurance in Latin America: Update

The use of parametric insurance as an alternative to traditional indemnity-based insurance has increased over the last twenty years, particularly as a mechanism for insuring against extreme weather risks. Following
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Insuralex´s Exclusive member in Australia secures medical negligence expert

Insuralex´s Exclusive Member in Australia, Meridian Lawyers is delighted to announce that medical defence litigation expert, Principal Paul Baram, will join the NSW Health Law team in August 2022. Recognised for his
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Meet us at the 64th Monte Carlo Rendez-vous!

International Members will be attending the 64th Rendez-vous de Septembre from 11 to 14 September 2022 and are very much looking forward to meeting old and new friends at one
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The Unintended Insurance Consequences of California’s New Firearms Law

CALIFORNIA GOES TO TEXAS: THE INSURANCE CONSEQUENCES OF CALIFORNIA’S ADOPTION OF A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION AGAINST FIREARMS MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND SELLERS Andrew B. Downs On July 22 California Governor
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Bankers in a jam: The Quincecare duty considered

During the first half of 2022, two cases have considered the application of Quincecare duties. The Court of Appeal handed down its judgment in Philipp v Barclays Bank UK plc
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BLP is awarded referrer firm of the year (2022) at the Insuralex Annual Meeting

During the Insuralex Annual Conference Meeting, BLP, an exclusive firm member of Costa Rica and Guatemala, was awarded referrer firm of the year (2022). Insuralex members highlighted BLP’s involvement and
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Carter Perry Bailey LLP win Insuralex Article of the Year Award

  Stephen Carter, Carter Perry Bailey’s Managing Partner, remarked:  “I was delighted to receive the Insuralex Article of the Year Award on behalf of Carter Perry Bailey LLP at the
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Brigard Urrutia was distinguished as Insuralex’s law firm of the year

At the Insuralex annual meeting held in Chicago on July 1st, 2022, Brigard Urrutia, exclusive firm member of Colombia, was distinguished as the law firm of the year. Most Insuralex
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Insuralex´s Exclusive Member in Alabama (BTNL), once again recognized by Chambers and Partners

Legal directory publisher Chambers and Partners has once again recognized Bruce Barze and Jim Noles, two of Barze Taylor Noles Lowther LLC’s founding partners, as ranked individuals in its 2022
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Lucas Fajardo Elected President of Insuralex

Insuralex is pleased to announce that Lucas Fajardo, Director of Brigard Urrutia, was recently designated as president of Insuralex, during its annual meeting held in Chicago on July 1st. Lucas
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Photos 20th Annual Insuralex Chicago Forum

We are happy to share photos related to our Twentieth Annual Insuralex Forum that took place at Union League Club of Chicago, Illinois, Thursday, June 30, 2022. With our emergence from the COVID-19
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Insuralex Exclusive Member in Australia announces internal promotions

Insuralex & Meridian Lawyers are delighted to announce the latest round of internal promotions in Australia, effective 1 July 2022. The promotions have been made in Meridian’s Health Law, Insurance and
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Insuralex seminar Chicago 2022

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Zuber & Company LLP Canadian law firm selected by Insuralex

We at Insuralex are very pleased to welcome our new member in Canada. Zuber & Company LLP is pleased to announce our selection as the Canadian member of Insuralex, the
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Quadra Commodities S.A. v XL Insurance & Ors [2022]

High Court guidance in relation to insurable interests and liability for late payment of an indemnity On 4 March 2022, the High Court handed down judgment in the case of Quadra
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Webinar FIDES & Insuralex: Insurance regulatory update in Latin America

FIDES (Federación Interamericana de Empresas de Seguros) has launched a report on insurance regulatory matters in the countries where FIDES has member insurer associations. FIDES represents 18 Latin American countries as well as Spain and The United States.
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It’s War – But not as we know it?

As warfare has evolved, has the insurance industry provided an adequate response? At any point in time there will be war and hostilities taking place somewhere in the world.  War-
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Inability to continue the family relationship as a basis for a motor vehicle insurance claim.

Claims arising out of motor vehicle accidents have been discussed by the insurance community and insurance lawyers for many years.  Despite the fact that there has been some unification in
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Destination: Chicago “20th Insuralex Forum and Insuralex Annual Meeting”

Your boarding pass is ready.  Destination: Chicago “20th  Insuralex Forum and Insuralex Annual Meeting”  We are so pleased to advise that we are finalizing the details of the Twentieth Annual Insuralex Forum
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Use of Smart Contracts

Background Awareness of distributed ledger technology (“DTL”) (also sometimes referred to as block chain technology) has increased in recent times, even if its purpose is not (yet) fully understood.  DTL
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Significant California Decision Enforcing Statutory Prohibition on Liability Coverage for Willful Acts

  California has long had a statutory prohibition of insurer liability for a policyholder’s willful acts in Insurance Code § 533. On April 19th California’s First District Court of Appeal held
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Insuralex international webinar: Future fit insurance solutions for disaster events – where do you currently stand?

Please join Insuralex for a discussion on global insurance industry developments following the pandemic with a focus on disaster-related insurance cover.   Our team of experts from South Africa, London and New York will unpack court
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Comments on the Supreme Court’s Judgement no. 129/2022, of 21 February 2022, of the Court of Social Affairs, cassation appeal no. 311/2019 on preconditions to exercise direct actions

We find ourselves before a case in which the party injured by some events exercises the direct action provided in art. 76 of the Spanish LCS and doesn’t prosecute the
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Insuralex FREE report: 2022 Overview of Life Insurance Law in Latin America

Covid 19 has impacted social dynamics around the world in multiple ways. Unfortunately, one of them has been the death of thousands of people. For the insurance industry, this has
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Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell selected by Insuralex as its exclusive Member in Tennessee

Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell is pleased to announce its selection as the exclusive Insuralex Global Insurance Lawyers Group member firm for Tennessee.  Insuralex is the world’s leading insurance global
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Free (Re) insurance law related Latin American reports

During the last years, Insuralex´s Latin American team has published many free reports related to key (Re) insurance topics such as:   Parametric Insurance   Reinsurance    Criminal prosecution   Liability Insurance
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See you in Court!

Overseas witnesses should anticipate attending English Court hearings in person as pandemic subsides. Two recent English High Court decisions provide guidance on the minimum requirements to obtain the Court’s permission
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Insuralex presents its new Facebook page

Insuralex (Trusted Legal Advisors for (Re) Insurance) is pleased to introduce its new Facebook page, which focuses mainly on reports, articles, news, seminars, webinars, etc. related to (re)insurance. Insuralex focuses

Manufacturer’s civil liability and state of the art at the time the product was put into circulation

We face a scenario that most likely could take place, especially nowadays, when the state of the art rapidly changes in short periods of time. Technical knowledge available under the
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