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Insurers proving material non-disclosure

Insurers proving material non-disclosure

07 September 2015

An insurer who wants to avoid a policy must prove a material non-disclosure by the insured on a balance of probabilities.

NY insurer fined for violating sanctions

NY insurer fined for violating sanctions

03 September 2015
What does the duty to submit ‘proofs reasonably required’ for a claim entail?

What does the duty to submit ‘proofs reasonably required’ for a claim entail?

02 September 2015
Insurer cannot rely on misrepresentation if it fails to investigate doubtful facts

Insurer cannot rely on misrepresentation if it fails to investigate doubtful facts

01 September 2015

A recycling company (materially represented) that its recycling was 80% aluminium, 20% iron/steel with small amounts of non-metals when in fact plastics and paper exceeded 50% of the recycling.

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Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill: Draft for public comment

Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill: Draft for public comment

31 August 2015
FAIS Act debarment is industry-wide

FAIS Act debarment is industry-wide

27 August 2015
Without prejudice letter with admission of liability interrupts prescription

Without prejudice letter with admission of liability interrupts prescription

26 August 2015
Material non-disclosures – cancellation of policy and serious financial difficulty

Material non-disclosures – cancellation of policy and serious financial difficulty

24 August 2015
175 000 South African “have an affair” details posted on dark net

175 000 South African “have an affair” details posted on dark net

20 August 2015
Deductible for “one person or organisation”

Deductible for “one person or organisation”

12 August 2015
The importance of preserving medical records

The importance of preserving medical records

06 August 2015
FATCA legislation to dramatically impact SA financial services sector

FATCA legislation to dramatically impact SA financial services sector

05 August 2015