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A Standard Act- Insurer’s repudiation due to non-compliance with SANS-10400

A Standard Act- Insurer’s repudiation due to non-compliance with SANS-10400

05 September 2024

In a world equally exposed to risk and driven by profit, there is invariably a tension that exists between Insurer and Insured, which arises from the inherent conflict of interest between the two: in the event of a claim, it is typically in the best interest of the Insurer to minimise payouts, while the Insured will claim as much she believes that she is (lawfully) entitled to.

Restraint of Trade Clauses: Balancing Employees' Rights to Work versus Employers' Proprietary Interests

Restraint of Trade Clauses: Balancing Employees' Rights to Work versus Employers' Proprietary Interests

19 August 2024

Once regarded as unlawful for being against public policy and therefore unenforceable, restraint of trade clauses are now a common feature in employment contracts.

Liability Insurance: what happens when the insurer and policyholder disagree on settling the matter?

Liability Insurance: what happens when the insurer and policyholder disagree on settling the matter?

24 July 2024
I have been served with a summons, now what?

I have been served with a summons, now what?

16 July 2024

Life can be unpredictable and challenging, and there may come a time when you end up unable to repay money you owe someone. Ignoring the issue or failing to make arrangements can lead to legal action against you, which often involves receiving a summons.

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Liability exposure for cyber fraud overturned

Liability exposure for cyber fraud overturned

11 June 2024
Legal Battle Over Towed Vehicle Ends in Favour of Insurer

Legal Battle Over Towed Vehicle Ends in Favour of Insurer

05 June 2024
FICA sanctions for financial services providers

FICA sanctions for financial services providers

25 April 2024
PFAS Insurance Liability and Personal Injury (Sweden)

PFAS Insurance Liability and Personal Injury (Sweden)

23 April 2024
Aggregation, Covid-19 and Catastrophe (UK)

Aggregation, Covid-19 and Catastrophe (UK)

19 April 2024
“Bump-up” exclusion defeats $90 million securities insurance claim (US)

“Bump-up” exclusion defeats $90 million securities insurance claim (US)

14 April 2024
Tribunal decides whether significant owner of life insurer is financially fit and proper

Tribunal decides whether significant owner of life insurer is financially fit and proper

14 April 2024
Standardising insurance policy common terms in Australia

Standardising insurance policy common terms in Australia

11 April 2024