This book expertly introduces and clearly explains all topics covered in marine insurance law courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, offering students and those new to the area a comprehensive and accessible overview of this important topic in commercial law. Beginning by introducing the general principles of the subject, the structure and formation of insurance contracts, Marine Insurance Law then looks to individual considerations in detail, including: brokers, losses, risks and perils, sue and labour, reinsurance, and mutual insurance/P&I clubs. This title has been developed with the needs of courses specifically in mind, and its content has been tailored to include the most important and commonly taught topics in the field. Each chapter contains end of chapter further reading to support student research, ensuring this new textbook provides a reliable and accessible gateway into this important topic in maritime law

This book expertly introduces and clearly explains all topics covered in marine insurance law courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, offering students and those new to the area a comprehensive and accessible overview of this important topic in commercial law. Beginning by introducing the general principles of the subject, the structure and formation of insurance contracts, Marine Insurance Law then looks to individual considerations in detail, including: brokers, losses, risks and perils, sue and labour, reinsurance, and mutual insurance/P&I clubs. This title has been developed with the needs of courses specifically in mind, and its content has been tailored to include the most important and commonly taught topics in the field. Each chapter contains end of chapter further reading to support student research, ensuring this new textbook provides a reliable and accessible gateway into this important topic in maritime law

Reinsuring Clauses provides a comparison of English to US law as it relates to claims and settlements. Most of the reinsurance litigation in England and the US has involved this type of contract, and there are regular arbitrations and judicial proceedings in the leading common law jurisdictions to which this book is relevant. It is concerned with: the legal nature of reinsurance agreements; the means whereby terms of reinsurance policies can be derived or incorporated from underlying insurances; the effect on reinsurance of judgments, awards, and settlements against the reinsured; and the operation of claims provisions. Key features of the book include: assistance with the drafting of reinsurance agreements * guidance for the resolution of disputes arising from reinsurance contracts * an explanation of the relationship between the claims provisions and the follow the settlements clause * clarification on the meaning of the clause "follow the fortunes" * an explanation of the similariti