Bushfires: when may an insurer deny indemnity?

Bushfires and the limits of indemnity for the acts or omissions of an insured during a total fire ban.

The aftermath of death under the Motor Accident Injuries Act

An overview of the benefits and compensation for deaths or injury caused in a motor accident under the Motor Accident Injuries Act (NSW).

Code red: bushfires spark high legal demand

More than 140 bushfires have ravaged the state so far this summer, leaving a trail of heartbreak and destruction. Putting out the flames is only…

Common law claims under the Motor Accident Injuries Act

Part four of our series examines common law claims under the Motor Accident Injuries Act. By BELINDA CASSIDY

Minor injuries under the Motor Accident Injuries Act

Part three of our series examines the new concept of ‘minor injury’ under the Motor Accident Injuries Act. By BELINDA CASSIDY

The ‘relevant insurer’ in the Motor Accident Injuries Act

Want to know more about the Motor Accident Injuries Act? BELINDA CASSIDY addresses some common areas of confusion in a new series of articles.

Federal Court: August 2019

Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.

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.

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…

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…