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Mind The Wording: No Coverage Without A Clear Demand — Lessons For Claims Teams

A recent decision from the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, in the matter between Del Mar Woods v. Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance...

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Adams & Adams

A Cautionary Tale For Underwriting Managers: Enforcing Insurers' Right To Data Access

A recent High Court judgment highlights the critical importance of strict compliance with binder agreements and licensing conditions in the insurance sector.

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Adams & Adams

Estoppel Without Words: A Cross-Border Lesson For South African Insurers

A recent decision from the Appellate Court of Illinois, in the matter between Monroy-Perez v. Sentry Select Insurance Co., 2025 IL App (1st) 241711, serves as a stark warning to insurers...

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Adams & Adams

Policy Wording Matters: US Electromagnetic Field Ruling Offers Cautionary Tale For South Africa

A recent decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, in the matter between Hammond Power Solutions Inc. v. National Union Fire Insurance Co. (2025)...

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Adams & Adams

Georgia Federal Court Upholds Insurer's Reliance On Pollution Exclusion For Chemical Leak Fatality

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Adams & Adams

US Court Holds Email Notice Of Intent To File Third-Party Joinder Constitutes A "Claim" When Sent, Not When Read, Under Claims-Made Policy

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Adams & Adams

SCA Raises Uncertainty Over Safeguarding Of Insurance Benefits In Insolvency Proceedings

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ENS

Credit Insurance Under Scrutiny: Court Enforces Fairness In Lending Practices

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Adams & Adams

Who's Covered To Drive? The Hidden Risks In Car Insurance

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Adams & Adams

Policyholder vs. Insurer: A Legal Showdown Over A Repudiated Claim

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Adams & Adams

Broken Windows, Unbroken Law: Lessons In Proving Negligence And Duty Of Care

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Adams & Adams

Obligations Of Insurers Related To Cybersecurity And Outsourcing

South Africa Technology

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Webber Wentzel

How LA's Wildfires And Climate Change Could Set South Africa's Insurance Market Ablaze

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Adams & Adams

No Tracker, No Payout: Court Denies Motor Insurance Claim!

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Adams & Adams

After The Water Is Gone: Critical Decision On Post-termination Clauses

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

South Africa's Draft NDC Ahead Of COP30: What's New And What's Next

South Africa Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Mitigating Risk For AI Integration

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Barnard Inc.

Africa's Offshoring Potential

South Africa Strategy

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SNG Grant Thornton

Washes Of Green In The Fashion Industry

South Africa Environment

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ENS

Hidden Perils Under The Surface Of Building Insurance

The primary purpose of building insurance is to protect property owners from financial losses due to damage to their buildings.

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Adams & Adams

When Can A Medical Scheme Cancel Membership For Non-Disclosure?

In a unanimous decision recently handed down by the Constitutional Court, it was held that a medical scheme cannot cancel membership for failure by a member, during the underwriting process...

South Africa Healthcare

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

The Fine Print In Claims-Made Policies: When A Claim Is Not A Claim

The interpretation of what constitutes a claim under a claims-made policy is often a contentious issue. Ambiguities in policy wording frequently lead to disagreements...

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Adams & Adams

Is Non-Disclosure A Policy Killer?

In March 2021, an Eastern Cape woman experienced a life-changing trauma when she was injured during an attempted hijacking at her home.

South Africa Insurance

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Barnard Inc.

Toward Triage For Fraudulent Claims

South Africa Healthcare

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Court Rules: Public Liability Insurance Is Not A Free Pass For Careless Behaviour

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Adams & Adams

Pre-Closure Of Pleadings Intricacies: Recent Court Ruling Reaffirms Time Is Of Essence

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Adams & Adams

Festive Season Approaching: Be Wary Of Your Insurance Increased Risk Clauses

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Adams & Adams

Raising The Bar: Insights On Why Sub-Standard Expert Reports Fail In Court – Lessons From A Recent Insurance Repudiation Case

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Adams & Adams

Cybercrime – Court Reaffirms Who Bears Responsibility For Payment Where Email System Is Spoofed!!

South Africa Criminal

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Adams & Adams

But-For Test In Action: Uncovering The Contractual Liability Exclusion In D&O Policies

South Africa Commercial

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Adams & Adams

Weather Whiplash: Why Insurance Is More Essential Than Ever!

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Adams & Adams

Debt Crisis In South Africa: Are Preservation Orders The Ultimate Lifeline For Creditors?

South Africa Finance

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Adams & Adams

Defending Against Rising Credit Application Fraud

South Africa Criminal

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ENS

But-For Test In Action: Uncovering The Contractual Liability Exclusion In D&O Policies

Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance policies often exclude claims arising from actual or alleged contractual liability. These exclusions typically prevent coverage when the company...

South Africa Commercial

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Adams & Adams

Weather Whiplash: Why Insurance Is More Essential Than Ever!

The snowfall last week, which impacted much of KwaZulu-Natal and parts of the Free State, serves as yet another reminder of South Africa's increasingly unpredictable weather patterns.

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Adams & Adams

Debt Crisis In South Africa: Are Preservation Orders The Ultimate Lifeline For Creditors?

South Africans are among the most highly indebted people in the world. With the unemployment rate showing no signs of improvement, there is no end in sight for this crisis. Persistent socio-economic

South Africa Finance

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Adams & Adams

Defending Against Rising Credit Application Fraud

ENS' Forensics team have seen an upsurge in clients who have fallen victim to credit application fraud, a particular type of cybercrime.

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ENS

Little Wiggle Room: The Power Of Payment Certificates In Construction Contracts

South Africa Insurance

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Adams & Adams

Cybersecurity Insurance: Are You Cyber Insurable?

In the digital age, the escalating sophistication of cyber threats necessitates innovative solutions to mitigate financial losses.

South Africa Technology

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SNG Grant Thornton

Legal Battle Over Towed Vehicle Ends In Favour Of Insurer

A judgment from the High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division, Mthatha, serves as a timely reminder that a lien (right of retention) can be defeated by providing adequate...

South Africa Insurance

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Adams & Adams

Medical Complications Ahead – The NHI Bill And The Reshaping Of Health Insurance And Schemes

The signing of the National Health Insurance Bill by President Cyril Ramaphosa, is expected this Wednesday at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, marking a significant moment in South Africa's healthcare landscape.

South Africa Healthcare

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Structuring Of Agricultural Insurance Products – The Tax Pitfalls Of Getting It Wrong

The judgment in Taxpayer Boerdery v CSARS, 20 March 2024, serves as a reminder that taxpayers should carefully consider the substance of an arrangement, rather than the form in which it is wrapped.

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ENS

"Big Read Book Series"

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Tax In Brief | Issue 119

South Africa Tax

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ENS

What's So Arb-Itrary About Onions, Petroleum Jelly And Hot Chillies?

South Africa Media & IT

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Adams & Adams

Judicial Reminder: The Ethical Obligation And Fiduciary Duty Of Plaintiff Attorneys To Discourage Baseless Legal Actions

South Africa Insurance

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Adams & Adams

When Time Runs Out: A Court's Take On The Timely Assessment Of Insurance Claims

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Adams & Adams

Maximising Benefits: The Importance Of Efficiently Leveraging W&I Insurance To Structure M&A Deals

South Africa Insurance

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ENS

"Big Read Book Series"

South Africa Insurance

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Negligence vs Gross Negligence Dilemma In Insurance Claims: Eyebrow Raising Finding By The Ombudsman

South Africa Insurance

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Adams & Adams

Decoding Contractual Guarantees – Gauteng High Court Advocates A Businesslike Interpretation

South Africa Insurance

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ENS

What Are The Key Insurance Policy Considerations As The Year Kickstarts?

South Africa Insurance

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Adams & Adams

Balancing Your Insurance: Avoiding The Pitfalls Of Over And Under Coverage

South Africa Insurance

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Barnard Inc.

Insurance-Related Legalities And Considerations As Hailstorms Wreak Havoc

South Africa Insurance

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Adams & Adams

Why Should You Report A Potential Insurance Claim As Early As Possible?

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Adams & Adams

Liability Insurance: Duty To Notify Your Insurer Of A Potential Claim & Reporting The Actual Claim

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Adams & Adams

Spring Tide/Storm Surge In The Coast: Likely Impact On Insurance Policies

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Adams & Adams

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