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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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Does a Blockchain Developer owe Fiduciary Duties?

While blockchain networks continue to evolve rapidly, the legal framework managing the associated risks is only just emerging. The Court of Appeal has recently considered whether developers of networks that
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Job offer Canada: Insurance Defence Lawyer (3-5 year call)

Insuralex´s exclusive member in Toronto is looking for an in Insurance Defence Lawyer.   Zuber & Company LLP is located in downtown Toronto and specializes exclusively in civil litigation, primarily in
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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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