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Summary

Following on from the success of the first volume published in 1996, The Modern Law of Marine Insurance Volume 2 again focuses on current issues affecting the market. Written by a team of leading academics and practitioners, it analyzes the contemporary questions and debates in the law arising out of market practice and provides a thoroughly modern and up-to-date analysis of the law of marine insurance.

Topics covered include:

• held covered clauses
• incorporation of terms into reinsurance contracts
• valued policies
• insurable interest
• warranties
• wilful misconduct
• counter claims by insurers
• jurisdiction

It also provides an invaluable comparative analysis of the law and practice in Europe, Australia and the US. Cumulatively the contributions provide a comprehensive statement of the modern law and practice of marine insurance.

Key Selling Points

• A truly up-to-date, contemporary analysis of current issues affecting marine insurance law
• Written by a team of leading specialists from both the academic world and professional practice, ensuring that the information provided is both authoritative and practical
• Provides in-depth analysis of key topics only touched upon in textbooks

Market

Legal Practitioners, Ship Owners and Operators, Underwriters and Brokers, Marine Law Students and Academics.

Contents

• Preface—Mr Justice Thomas; Introduction—Lord Mustill
• Chapter 1: Held Covered Clauses—Prof D. Rhidian Thomas, University of Wales, Swansea
• Chapter 2: Incorporation of Terms into Reinsurance Contracts—Prof Robert Merkin, University of Southampton
• Chapter 3: Valued Policies—Prof Howard Bennett, Nottingham University
• Chapter 4: Insurable Interest—Nicholas Legh-Jones QC
• Chapter 5: Warranties—Dr. Barry Soyer, University of Wales, Swansea
• Chapter 6: Warranties of Seaworthiness—Dr. Susan Hodges, University of Wales, Cardiff
• Chapter 7: Wilful Misconduct—Julian Hill, Former Partner in Ince and Co.
• Chapter 8: Counter Claims by Insurers—Prof Robert Grimes, University of Southampton
• Chapter 9: Jurisdiction—Yvonne Baatz, University of Southampton
• Chapter 10: European Marine Insurance Law—Prof Marc A Huybrechts, Universities of Louvain and Antwerp
• Chapter 11: Australian Marine Insurance Law—Dr. Sarah Derrington, University of Queensland
• Chapter 12: USA Marine Insurance Law—Prof Michael Sturley, University of Texas of Austin