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How do you measure fairness?

How do you measure fairness?

02 February 2016

In the 21st century, digital content has become a widely sought after commodity. Naturally, those able to control the largest piece of the proverbial pie are setting themselves up to consume significant commercial rewards.

No interest on timely payment by insurer

No interest on timely payment by insurer

02 February 2016

A Minnesota appeals court refused to award interest on a claim by a homeowner, whose property was damaged by fire in October 2013, because the insurer had held up its end of the contract.

Insurance Bill published by parliament

Insurance Bill published by parliament

01 February 2016

The Insurance Bill [B1-2016] was tabled in parliament on 27 January 2016 and has been published by parliament.

Florida Uber Driver Insurance Bill – Consider the opportunities

Florida Uber Driver Insurance Bill – Consider the opportunities

27 January 2016

The Florida US Senate is pursuing an “Uber Bill” to set statewide insurance standards for the drivers of ride-hailing services. The legislation will set separate minimum coverage requirements for when drivers are personally using their vehicles and when drivers are logged into transportation network company apps. The Bill also sets out requirements to ensure that the ride-hailing companies themselves do not as a result escape providing cover under the policies they provide.

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Exclusion for owned or occupied property upheld

Exclusion for owned or occupied property upheld

21 January 2016
Converting loans into equity: another SARS ruling

Converting loans into equity: another SARS ruling

18 January 2016
Aircraft fire claim 26 years late

Aircraft fire claim 26 years late

12 January 2016
Protection of Investment Act 2015 assented to

Protection of Investment Act 2015 assented to

12 January 2016
Avoiding a policy for innocent over-valuation

Avoiding a policy for innocent over-valuation

06 January 2016
PMB coverage in medical scheme rules is a matter of public policy

PMB coverage in medical scheme rules is a matter of public policy

06 January 2016
Check mate: Medical scheme’s decision-making and the rights of the member

Check mate: Medical scheme’s decision-making and the rights of the member

09 December 2015
Insurers can’t use sexual misconduct exception in Cosby defamation suits

Insurers can’t use sexual misconduct exception in Cosby defamation suits

09 December 2015