Insurers feel the heat as COVID-19 test cases mount
A look at the insurance landscape as COVID-19 business interruption cases begin to mount in the courts.
By John Van de Poll and Stephanie Carter - 2 min read
Total and permanent disability claims: NSWSC confirms insurers’ responsibilities
Supreme Court considers insurers’ duties to act reasonably and with utmost good faith as well as the bases for court intervention. By JEREMY HARRISON.
By Jeremy Harrison - 2 min read
Managing costs in medical negligence claims
It is a challenge to run medical negligence matters where the likely award of damages is limited in value. By SALLY GLEESON and ALICIA WONG.
By Sally Gleeson and Alicia Wong - 2 min read
Brothels, bikies and disclosure: what is required of an insured?
A polarising question in Australian insurance law is what is required of an insured by the duty of disclosure in s 21 of the Insurance…
By Callan O'Neill - 2 min read
New insurance code of practice: plain language required
From 1 July 2017, life insurers that are members of the Financial Services Council must comply with the new Life Insurance Code of Practice. By…
By Sonia Lopes - 3 min read
No more passing the buck in blameless accidents
Workers compensation insurers are now entitled to be indemnified by a defendant driver who has been involved in a ‘blameless accident’. By BENJAMIN FERGUSON.
By Benjamin Ferguson - 2 min read
Costs: motor accident compensation claims
The Motor Accidents Compensation Amendment (Claims) Regulation 2016 came into operation on 1 November 2016, bringing significant changes to costs in the area. By JOHN…
By John Fleming - 1 min read
Life tenants, remaindermen settled estates and insurance
Wills and settlements should clearly state insurance obligations. By WILLIAM V. WINDEYER.
By William V Windeyer - 7 min read
Insurers’ liability to third parties: CGU Insurance Limited v Blakeley & Ors
At issue in CGU Insurance Limited v Blakeley & Ors was whether the liquidator of a company was entitled to join an insurer to proceedings for…
By Anthony Lo Surdo SC - 1 min read
Further guidance on Section 6 of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act
Section 6 of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1946 has, throughout its troubled history, received a number of critical remarks from the judiciary. By LANA…
By Lana Remedi - 2 min read
Motor accidents compensation: 3 things you need to know
On 1 April 2015, the Motor Accidents Compensation Regulation 2015 (the Regulation) came into effect. The key function of the Regulation is to regulate the…
By Motor Accidents Authority of NSW - 1 min read