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Insurers can’t ‘escape’ cover just because of ‘other insurance’
The proper application of ‘other insurance’ clauses is an issue subject to constant debate in the insurance industry. In Allianz Insurance Australia Limited v Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s of London [2019] NSWCA 271, the NSW Court of Appeal recently overturned a decision and found that despite having relevant 'other insurance' clauses, both insurers were required to indemnify pursuant to contribution. Author: Isabel CusumanoJudgment...
Assessing loss of use – The real cost of hiring...
Motor accident disputes remain prevalent. Amidst the 'carnage' there...
Not named but still covered – subcontractor...
The usual limitation on cover for those subcontractors who expressly...
Causation without a cause
There does not need to be a direct causal link between the cause and...
Insured or Assignee – Court of Appeal highlights...
Meeting the definition of 'Insured' under a policy of insurance or...
Damage? Your time starts now!
The New South Wales Court of Appeal has confirmed time starts for the...
Not an exclusion: New South Wales Court of Appeal...
Author: Chanel Bou-Francis and Matthew McDonaldJudgement Date: 28th...
Can a claim be renewed when no steps have been...
Author: Kiley HodgesJudgement Date: 25th January, 2018Citation: King &...
The Federal Court of Australia concludes on...
Author: Yasmin BellJudgement Date: 17th November, 2017Citation:...