Delays in claims handling found to be a breach of...
The Federal Court of Australia considered what conduct can constitute...
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What’s the Situation? The Property is Insured!
A recent decision of the Federal Court found that the term "Property Insured" in an Industrial Special Risks Policy may extend to all property that is located in the relevant situation rather than being limited to property used in or in connection with an insured's business. Authors: Priya Paquet, Nina AbanganJudgment date: 19 June 2020Citation: Oceanview Developments Pty Ltd trading as Darwin River Tavern & Darwin River Supermarket v...
The Credit Hire debate rises to the rarefied...
On 18 June 2020, the NSW Court of Appeal considered four claims where...
Tropical Cyclone Debbie raises the roof – or...
Courts will always look to the equitable nature of dealings when...
COVID-19: Navigating business insurance issues
COVID-19 has interrupted life in Australia as we know it. In the...
Copious culpabilities: liabilities of dual...
When does vicarious liability not lie with a worker's employer? How is...
Insurer’s faultless claims conduct ends in...
McCabe Curwood acted on behalf of Allianz in successfully defending...
Insurers can’t ‘escape’ cover...
The proper application of ‘other insurance’ clauses is an issue...
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...