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An uncertain future for "prior known circumstance" exclusions in Australia

Recent case casts significant doubt on whether "prior known circumstances" exclusions in claims-made liability policies are valid.

Australia Insurance

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Gilchrist Connell

Problems with evidence and assessment of damages in W&I claim against insurance tower

Principles and approaches for assessing damages in breach of warranty disputes.

Australia Insurance

GC

Gilchrist Connell

What to do if your TPD or income protection claim has been rejected

It pays to understand the basis upon which your income protection or TPD claim was declined.

Australia Insurance

HP

Hall Payne Lawyers

ASIC Enforcement Action: Claims Handling

Licensees authorised in relation to claims handling, insurance products or superannuation have been put on alert.

Australia Insurance

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Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Case summary: Lowe v Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's of London Subscribing to Policy Number ATCSI00100 [2024] FCA 858 – NRL player loses claim against insurer

Australia Insurance

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Carroll & O'Dea

Understanding the transition from Police Blue Ribbon Insurance to the Enhanced Police Support Scheme

Australia Insurance

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Evic rides again - Driver in single vehicle accident not mostly at fault

Australia Insurance

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McCabes

Insurance commission consent – conflicted remuneration escape hatch

Australia Insurance

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Holley Nethercote

Internal review determination not binding on insurer

Australia Insurance

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McCabes

NSW police insurance scheme ends lump sum payments for TPD

Australia Insurance

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Stacks Law Firm

When insurance brokers fail

Australia Insurance

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Rostron Carlyle Rojas

Court finds after-the-event insurance policy not adequate security for costs

Australia Insurance

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Gilchrist Connell

Obvious mistake? English Court of Appeal clarifies position on alleged drafting "errors" in warranty and indemnity insurance policies

Australia Insurance

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Kennedys

Understanding Nominal Defendant compensation claims under South Australia's CTP scheme

Australia Insurance

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Mellor Olsson Lawyers

Are hemp gummies and edibles legal in Australia?

Australia Healthcare

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Do You Have Employees Working In Queensland? What You Need To Know About The New Sexual Harassment Prevention Plan Requirements Effective March 1, 2025

Australia Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Khalid and Salama Divorce

Australia Family

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Unified Lawyers

Australian Government Releases New Skills Occupation List And Announces Skills In Demand Visa Will Commence On 7 December 2024

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

Navigating workplace investigations: a quick guide for employers

Australia Employment

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MDC Legal

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ATO taxes employee health

A recent AAT highlights the problems employers face in meeting their obligations to provide a safe system of work.

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The new (old) medical report dilemma – to serve or not to serve

This decison may cause insurers to reconsider the appropriateness of obtaining medicolegal reports at an early stage.

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The appeal judgment will be welcomed by manufacturers and suppliers of products, in particular pharmaceutical products.

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An uncertain future for "prior known circumstance" exclusions in Australia

Recent case casts significant doubt on whether "prior known circumstances" exclusions in claims-made liability policies are valid.

Australia Insurance

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Problems with evidence and assessment of damages in W&I claim against insurance tower

Principles and approaches for assessing damages in breach of warranty disputes.

Australia Insurance

GC

Gilchrist Connell

What to do if your TPD or income protection claim has been rejected

It pays to understand the basis upon which your income protection or TPD claim was declined.

Australia Insurance

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Hall Payne Lawyers

ASIC Enforcement Action: Claims Handling

Australia Insurance

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Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

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Australia Litigation

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Roche Legal

Case summary: Lowe v Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's of London Subscribing to Policy Number ATCSI00100 [2024] FCA 858 – NRL player loses claim against insurer

Australia Insurance

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Carroll & O'Dea

Understanding the transition from Police Blue Ribbon Insurance to the Enhanced Police Support Scheme

Australia Insurance

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Carroll & O'Dea

Evic rides again - Driver in single vehicle accident not mostly at fault

Australia Insurance

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McCabes

Insurance commission consent – conflicted remuneration escape hatch

Australia Insurance

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Holley Nethercote

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What to do if your TPD or income protection claim has been rejected

It pays to understand the basis upon which your income protection or TPD claim was declined.

Australia Insurance

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Hall Payne Lawyers

Insurance Comparative Guide

Insurance Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Australia, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Australia Insurance

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LGM Advisors

Overview of insurance and reinsurance laws and regulations in Australia

Overview includes regulatory authorities & procedures, (re)insurance claims, litigation & arbitration.

Australia Insurance

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Kennedys

Australian Insolvency Considerations for (Re)insurers In The Era of COVID-19

Australia Insurance

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Clyde & Co

Insurance And Reinsurance 2020

Australia Insurance

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Clyde & Co

We do not have your back: the importance of clear drafting in reinsurance contracts

Australia Insurance

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Norton Rose Fulbright Australia

Australia Insurance

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Clyde & Co

Lead insurer or follow the leader clauses: binding (re)insurers to the settlement of claims

Australia Insurance

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Colin Biggers & Paisley

Circumventing the usual allocation of reinsurance proceeds: in the matter of HIH Casualty & General Insurance Limited [2015] NSWSC 923

Australia Insurance

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Norton Rose Fulbright Australia

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Q3 Global Marketplace Insights – Australasia (Video)

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WTW

DOWNLOAD: Minor Injury Guide (CTP Insurance)

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Holman Webb Lawyers

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Holman Webb Lawyers

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