#InsuranceLaw Round up of 2020

Notwithstanding the significant lockdown period during the second quarter of the year, as well as the continuing restrictions that have been imposed since then, the courts have continued to operate.
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WHAT DID SANTA LEAVE FOR PROPERTY INSURERS? New California Laws Affecting Property Claims in 2021

Every year, it seems, the California state government leaves “gifts” for property and casualty industry. The 2020 legislative session was no exception. Most new legislation takes effect on January 1,
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South Africa: Professional indemnity insurance amidst COVID

Economies across the globe, specifically small businesses, have taken a pounding from the effects of the pandemic. Practicing lawyers have not been immune to the adverse effect of it. This
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Revision of the Swiss Insurance Contract Act (SICA)

1. INNOVATIONS AT A GLANCE This newsletter provides an overview of the most important practical changes to the revised SICA, which is expected to come into force on 1st January
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There is no “lawyer’s paradise”: Interpreting contracts of insurance

It is well known that insurance contracts need not be reduced to writing to be rendered enforceable, however, given that insurance is, by and large, a risk transferring enterprise it
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FREE Insuralex Webinar: Insurance digital commercialization in Latin America

Digital commercialization for insurers in Latin America ceased to be a long-term development project to became a top priority to them. It gained special relevance during the year 2020 due
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FCA Business Interruption Insurance Test Case – the Judgment

A summary of the judgment in the FCA business interruption insurance test case Following the 8-day hearing of the FCA business interruption insurance test case, which commenced on 20 July
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Impact of COVID-19 on the operational and construction all risk insurances

Our exclusive member of Argentine has published an article (in Spanish) on the Impact of COVID-19 on the operational and construction all risk insurances. Please find the article below. The
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2020 Insurance digital commercialization in Latin America report

Digital commercialization for insurers in Latin America ceased to be a long-term development project to became a top priority to them. It gained special relevance during the year 2020 due
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FCA business interruption insurance test case – a recap as we await judgment

A summary of the background to the test case and the keys issues following the conclusion of the hearing On 30 July 2020, the High Court hearing of the FCA’s
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