Insurance Notes

Court construes application of policy sub-limits in Covid-19 BI claim

Court considers meaning of "accidental"

Permission refused for climate-change activist shareholder to bring derivative action on behalf of Shell plc against its directors

In what is undoubtedly a significant decision for boards seeking to grapple with how to respond to the impact of climate change on their company’s …

Costs reforms: proposed changes to costs budgeting, guideline hourly rates and pre-action costs

Last week the Civil Justice Council (CJC) published the Final Report in its Costs Review, conducted by a working group led by Lord Justice Birss. Its …

When is a cause a proximate cause?

Court of Appeal upholds decision that no duty owed to investors by barrister advising scheme promoter

Breach of conditions precedent provides insurer with defence to claim

Determining if an insurance dispute is about liability or quantum

Insurance & Professional Risks Annual Review of 2022 published

Court of Appeal considers jurisdiction of the English court to hear Covid-19 BI claim

Court of Appeal considers presumption of proximate cause in exclusion

Court considers whether contractual provision prohibiting assignment can prevent insurer's subrogation rights