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| Insurance and Reinsurance: Australia A Q&A guide to insurance and reinsurance in Australia. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the market trends and regulatory framework in the insurance and reinsurance market; the regulation of insurance and reinsurance contracts; and the regulation of insurers and reinsurers, including regulation of the transfer of risk. It also covers: operating restrictions for insurance and reinsurance entities; reinsurance monitoring and disclosure requirements; content requirements for policies and implied terms; insurance and reinsurance claims; insolvency of insurance and reinsurance providers; taxation; dispute resolution; and proposals for reform. Finally, it provides websites and brief details for the main insurance/reinsurance trade organisations in Australia. For a full list of recommended insurance and reinsurance law firms and lawyers in Australia, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to insurance and reinsurance. For a full list of contents visit www.practicallaw.com/insurancehandbook | Country Q&A |
| Insurance and Reinsurance: Austria A Q&A guide to insurance and reinsurance in Austria. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the market trends and regulatory framework in the insurance and reinsurance market; the regulation of insurance and reinsurance contracts; and the regulation of insurers and reinsurers, including regulation of the transfer of risk. It also covers: operating restrictions for insurance and reinsurance entities; reinsurance monitoring and disclosure requirements; content requirements for policies and implied terms; insurance and reinsurance claims; insolvency of insurance and reinsurance providers; taxation; dispute resolution; and proposals for reform. Finally, it provides websites and brief details for the main insurance/reinsurance trade organisations in Austria. For a full list of recommended insurance and reinsurance law firms and lawyers in Austria, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to insurance and reinsurance. For a full list of contents visit www.practicallaw.com/insurancehandbook. | Country Q&A |
| Insurance and Reinsurance: Belgium A Q&A guide to insurance and reinsurance in Belgium. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the market trends and regulatory framework in the insurance and reinsurance market; the regulation of insurance and reinsurance contracts; and the regulation of insurers and reinsurers, including regulation of the transfer of risk. It also covers: operating restrictions for insurance and reinsurance entities; reinsurance monitoring and disclosure requirements; content requirements for policies and implied terms; insurance and reinsurance claims; insolvency of insurance and reinsurance providers; taxation; dispute resolution; and proposals for reform. Finally, it provides websites and brief details for the main insurance/reinsurance trade organisations in Belgium. For a full list of recommended insurance and reinsurance law firms and lawyers in Belgium, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to insurance and reinsurance. For a full list of contents visit www.practicallaw.com/insurancehandbook, | Country Q&A |
| Insurance and Reinsurance: Bermuda A Q&A guide to insurance and reinsurance in Bermuda. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the market trends and regulatory framework in the insurance and reinsurance market; the regulation of insurance and reinsurance contracts; and the regulation of insurers and reinsurers, including regulation of the transfer of risk. It also covers: operating restrictions for insurance and reinsurance entities; reinsurance monitoring and disclosure requirements; content requirements for policies and implied terms; insurance and reinsurance claims; insolvency of insurance and reinsurance providers; taxation; dispute resolution; and proposals for reform. Finally, it provides websites and brief details for the main insurance/reinsurance trade organisations in Bermuda. For a full list of recommended insurance and reinsurance law firms and lawyers in Bermuda, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to insurance and reinsurance. For a full list of contents visit www.practicallaw.com/insurancehandbook. | Country Q&A |
| Insurance and Reinsurance: Brazil A Q&A guide to insurance and reinsurance law in Brazil. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the market trends and regulatory framework in the insurance and reinsurance market; the regulation of insurance and reinsurance contracts; and the regulation of insurers and reinsurers, including regulation of the transfer of risk. It also covers: operating restrictions for insurance and reinsurance entities; reinsurance monitoring and disclosure requirements; content requirements for policies and implied terms; insurance and reinsurance claims; insolvency of insurance and reinsurance providers; taxation; dispute resolution; and proposals for reform. Finally, it provides websites and brief details for the main insurance/reinsurance trade organisations in Brazil. For a full list of recommended insurance and reinsurance law firms and lawyers in Brazil, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to insurance and reinsurance. For a full list of contents visit www.practicallaw.com/insurancehandbook | Country Q&A |
| Insurance and Reinsurance: British Virgin Islands A Q&A guide to insurance and reinsurance in the British Virgin Islands. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the market trends and regulatory framework in the insurance and reinsurance market; the regulation of insurance and reinsurance contracts; and the regulation of insurers and reinsurers, including regulation of the transfer of risk. It also covers: operating restrictions for insurance and reinsurance entities; reinsurance monitoring and disclosure requirements; content requirements for policies and implied terms; insurance and reinsurance claims; insolvency of insurance and reinsurance providers; taxation; dispute resolution; and proposals for reform. Finally, it provides websites and brief details for the main insurance/reinsurance trade organisations in the British Virgin Islands. For a full list of recommended insurance and reinsurance law firms and lawyers in the British Virgin Islands, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to insurance and reinsurance. For a full list of contents visit www.practicallaw.com/insurancehandbook. | Country Q&A |
| Insurance and Reinsurance: Canada A Q&A guide to insurance and reinsurance in Canada. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the market trends and regulatory framework in the insurance and reinsurance market; the regulation of insurance and reinsurance contracts; and the regulation of insurers and reinsurers, including regulation of the transfer of risk. It also covers: operating restrictions for insurance and reinsurance entities; reinsurance monitoring and disclosure requirements; content requirements for policies and implied terms; insurance and reinsurance claims; insolvency of insurance and reinsurance providers; taxation; dispute resolution; and proposals for reform. Finally, it provides websites and brief details for the main insurance/reinsurance trade organisations in Canada. For a full list of recommended insurance and reinsurance law firms and lawyers in Canada, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to insurance and reinsurance. For a full list of contents visit www.practicallaw.com/insurancehandbook, | Country Q&A |
| Insurance and Reinsurance: China A Q&A guide to insurance and reinsurance in China. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the market trends and regulatory framework in the insurance and reinsurance market; the regulation of insurance and reinsurance contracts; and the regulation of insurers and reinsurers, including regulation of the transfer of risk. It also covers: operating restrictions for insurance and reinsurance entities; reinsurance monitoring and disclosure requirements; content requirements for policies and implied terms; insurance and reinsurance claims; insolvency of insurance and reinsurance providers; taxation; dispute resolution; and proposals for reform. Finally, it provides websites and brief details for the main insurance/reinsurance trade organisations in China. For a full list of recommended insurance and reinsurance law firms and lawyers in China, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to insurance and reinsurance. For a full list of contents visit www.practicallaw.com/insurancehandbook. | Country Q&A |
| Insurance and Reinsurance: Cyprus A Q&A guide to Insurance and Reinsurance in Cyprus. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the market trends and regulatory framework in the insurance and reinsurance market; the regulation of insurance and reinsurance contracts; and the regulation of insurers and reinsurers, including regulation of the transfer of risk. It also covers: operating restrictions for insurance and reinsurance entities; reinsurance monitoring and disclosure requirements; content requirements for policies and implied terms; insurance and reinsurance claims; insolvency of insurance and reinsurance providers; taxation; dispute resolution; and proposals for reform. Finally, it provides websites and brief details for the main insurance/reinsurance trade organisations in Cyprus. For a full list of contents visit www.practicallaw.com/insurancehandbook | Country Q&A |
| Insurance and Reinsurance: Finland A Q&A guide to Insurance and Reinsurance in Finland. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the market trends and regulatory framework in the insurance and reinsurance market; the regulation of insurance and reinsurance contracts; and the regulation of insurers and reinsurers, including regulation of the transfer of risk. It also covers: operating restrictions for insurance and reinsurance entities; reinsurance monitoring and disclosure requirements; content requirements for policies and implied terms; insurance and reinsurance claims; insolvency of insurance and reinsurance providers; taxation; dispute resolution; and proposals for reform. Finally, it provides websites and brief details for the main insurance/reinsurance trade organisations in Finland. For a full list of recommended finance law firms and lawyers in Finland, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to insurance and reinsurance. For a full list of contents visit www.practicallaw.com/insurancehandbook | Country Q&A |
| Insurance and Reinsurance: France A Q&A guide to insurance and reinsurance law in France. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the market trends and regulatory framework in the insurance and reinsurance market; the regulation of insurance and reinsurance contracts; and the regulation of insurers and reinsurers, including regulation of the transfer of risk. It also covers: operating restrictions for insurance and reinsurance entities; reinsurance monitoring and disclosure requirements; content requirements for policies and implied terms; insurance and reinsurance claims; insolvency of insurance and reinsurance providers; taxation; dispute resolution; and proposals for reform. Finally, it provides websites and brief details for the main insurance/reinsurance trade organisations in France. For a full list of recommended insurance and reinsurance law firms and lawyers in France, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to insurance and reinsurance. For a full list of contents visit www.practicallaw.com/insurancehandbook. | Country Q&A |
| Insurance and Reinsurance: Germany A Q&A guide to insurance and reinsurance law in Germany. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the market trends and regulatory framework in the insurance and reinsurance market; the regulation of insurance and reinsurance contracts; and the regulation of insurers and reinsurers, including regulation of the transfer of risk. It also covers: operating restrictions for insurance and reinsurance entities; reinsurance monitoring and disclosure requirements; content requirements for policies and implied terms; insurance and reinsurance claims; insolvency of insurance and reinsurance providers; taxation; dispute resolution; and proposals for reform. Finally, it provides websites and brief details for the main insurance/reinsurance trade organisations in Germany. For a full list of recommended insurance and reinsurance law firms and lawyers in Germany, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to insurance and reinsurance. For a full list of contents visit www.practicallaw.com/insurancehandbook. | Country Q&A |
| Insurance and Reinsurance: India A Q&A guide to Insurance and Reinsurance in India. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the market trends and regulatory framework in the insurance and reinsurance market; the regulation of insurance and reinsurance contracts; and the regulation of insurers and reinsurers, including regulation of the transfer of risk. It also covers: operating restrictions for insurance and reinsurance entities; reinsurance monitoring and disclosure requirements; content requirements for policies and implied terms; insurance and reinsurance claims; insolvency of insurance and reinsurance providers; taxation; dispute resolution; and proposals for reform. Finally, it provides websites and brief details for the main insurance/reinsurance trade organisations in India. For a full list of recommended insurance and reinsurance law firms and lawyers in India, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to insurance and reinsurance. For a full list of contents visit www.practicallaw.com/insurancehandbook | Country Q&A |
| Insurance and Reinsurance: Ireland A Q&A guide to Insurance and Reinsurance in Ireland. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the market trends and regulatory framework in the insurance and reinsurance market; the regulation of insurance and reinsurance contracts; and the regulation of insurers and reinsurers, including regulation of the transfer of risk. It also covers: operating restrictions for insurance and reinsurance entities; reinsurance monitoring and disclosure requirements; content requirements for policies and implied terms; insurance and reinsurance claims; insolvency of insurance and reinsurance providers; taxation; dispute resolution; and proposals for reform. Finally, it provides websites and brief details for the main insurance/reinsurance trade organisations in Ireland. For a full list of recommended finance law firms and lawyers in Ireland, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to insurance and reinsurance. For a full list of contents visit www.practicallaw.com/insurancehandbook | Country Q&A |
| Insurance and Reinsurance: Italy A Q&A guide to insurance and reinsurance law in Italy. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the market trends and regulatory framework in the insurance and reinsurance market; the regulation of insurance and reinsurance contracts; and the regulation of insurers and reinsurers, including regulation of the transfer of risk. It also covers: operating restrictions for insurance and reinsurance entities; reinsurance monitoring and disclosure requirements; content requirements for policies and implied terms; insurance and reinsurance claims; insolvency of insurance and reinsurance providers; taxation; dispute resolution; and proposals for reform. Finally, it provides websites and brief details for the main insurance/reinsurance trade organisations in Italy. For a full list of recommended insurance and reinsurance law firms and lawyers in Italy, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to insurance and reinsurance. For a full list of contents visit www.practicallaw.com/insurancehandbook. | Country Q&A |
| Insurance and Reinsurance: Japan A Q&A guide to insurance and reinsurance in Japan. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the market trends and regulatory framework in the insurance and reinsurance market; the regulation of insurance and reinsurance contracts; and the regulation of insurers and reinsurers, including regulation of the transfer of risk. It also covers: operating restrictions for insurance and reinsurance entities; reinsurance monitoring and disclosure requirements; content requirements for policies and implied terms; insurance and reinsurance claims; insolvency of insurance and reinsurance providers; taxation; dispute resolution; and proposals for reform. Finally, it provides websites and brief details for the main insurance/reinsurance trade organisations in Japan. For a full list of recommended insurance and reinsurance law firms and lawyers in Japan, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to insurance and reinsurance. For a full list of contents visit www.practicallaw.com/insurancehandbook. | Country Q&A |
| Insurance and Reinsurance: Mexico A Q&A guide to insurance and reinsurance in Mexico. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the market trends and regulatory framework in the insurance and reinsurance market; the regulation of insurance and reinsurance contracts; and the regulation of insurers and reinsurers, including regulation of the transfer of risk. It also covers: operating restrictions for insurance and reinsurance entities; reinsurance monitoring and disclosure requirements; content requirements for policies and implied terms; insurance and reinsurance claims; insolvency of insurance and reinsurance providers; taxation; dispute resolution; and proposals for reform. Finally, it provides websites and brief details for the main insurance/reinsurance trade organisations in Mexico. For a full list of contents visit www.practicallaw.com/insurancehandbook | Country Q&A |
| Insurance and Reinsurance: Russian Federation A Q&A guide to insurance and reinsurance law in the Russian Federation. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the market trends and regulatory framework in the insurance and reinsurance market; the regulation of insurance and reinsurance contracts; and the regulation of insurers and reinsurers, including regulation of the transfer of risk. It also covers: operating restrictions for insurance and reinsurance entities; reinsurance monitoring and disclosure requirements; content requirements for policies and implied terms; insurance and reinsurance claims; insolvency of insurance and reinsurance providers; taxation; dispute resolution; and proposals for reform. Finally, it provides websites and brief details for the main insurance/reinsurance trade organisations in the Russian Federation. This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to insurance and reinsurance. For a full list of contents visit www.practicallaw.com/insurancehandbook. | Country Q&A |
| Insurance and Reinsurance: South Africa A Q&A guide to insurance and reinsurance law in South Africa. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the market trends and regulatory framework in the insurance and reinsurance market; the regulation of insurance and reinsurance contracts; and the regulation of insurers and reinsurers, including regulation of the transfer of risk. It also covers: operating restrictions for insurance and reinsurance entities; reinsurance monitoring and disclosure requirements; content requirements for policies and implied terms; insurance and reinsurance claims; insolvency of insurance and reinsurance providers; taxation; dispute resolution; and proposals for reform. Finally, it provides websites and brief details for the main insurance/reinsurance trade organisations in South Africa. For a full list of recommended insurance and reinsurance law firms and lawyers in the South Africa, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to insurance and reinsurance. For a full list of contents visit www.practicallaw.com/insurancehandbook. | Country Q&A |
| Insurance and Reinsurance: Switzerland A Q&A guide to insurance and reinsurance law in Switzerland. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the market trends and regulatory framework in the insurance and reinsurance market; the regulation of insurance and reinsurance contracts; and the regulation of insurers and reinsurers, including regulation of the transfer of risk. It also covers: operating restrictions for insurance and reinsurance entities; reinsurance monitoring and disclosure requirements; content requirements for policies and implied terms; insurance and reinsurance claims; insolvency of insurance and reinsurance providers; taxation; dispute resolution; and proposals for reform. Finally, it provides websites and brief details for the main insurance/reinsurance trade organisations in Switzerland. For a full list of recommended insurance and reinsurance law firms and lawyers in Switzerland, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to insurance and reinsurance. For a full list of contents visit www.practicallaw.com/insurancehandbook. | Country Q&A |
| Insurance and Reinsurance: UK (England and Wales) A Q&A guide to insurance and reinsurance law in UK (England and Wales). The Q&A gives a high level overview of the market trends and regulatory framework in the insurance and reinsurance market; the regulation of insurance and reinsurance contracts; and the regulation of insurers and reinsurers, including regulation of the transfer of risk. It also covers: operating restrictions for insurance and reinsurance entities; reinsurance monitoring and disclosure requirements; content requirements for policies and implied terms; insurance and reinsurance claims; insolvency of insurance and reinsurance providers; taxation; dispute resolution; and proposals for reform. Finally, it provides websites and brief details for the main insurance/reinsurance trade organisations in UK (England and Wales). For a full list of recommended insurance and reinsurance law firms and lawyers in UK (England and Wales), please visit PLC Which lawyer? This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to insurance and reinsurance. For a full list of contents visit www.practicallaw.com/insurancehandbook | Country Q&A |
| Insurance and Reinsurance: United Arab Emirates A Q&A guide to insurance and reinsurance law in the United Arab Emirates. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the market trends and regulatory framework in the insurance and reinsurance market; the regulation of insurance and reinsurance contracts; and the regulation of insurers and reinsurers, including regulation of the transfer of risk. It also covers: operating restrictions for insurance and reinsurance entities; reinsurance monitoring and disclosure requirements; content requirements for policies and implied terms; insurance and reinsurance claims; insolvency of insurance and reinsurance providers; taxation; dispute resolution; and proposals for reform. Finally, it provides websites and brief details for the main insurance/reinsurance trade organisations in the United Arab Emirates. For a full list of recommended insurance and reinsurance law firms and lawyers in the United Arab Emirates, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to insurance and reinsurance. For a full list of contents visit www.practicallaw.com/insurancehandbook. | Country Q&A |
| Insurance and Reinsurance: United Arab Emirates (Dubai International Financial Centre) A Q&A guide to insurance and reinsurance law in the Dubai International Financial Centre. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the market trends and regulatory framework in the insurance and reinsurance market; the regulation of insurance and reinsurance contracts; and the regulation of insurers and reinsurers, including regulation of the transfer of risk. It also covers: operating restrictions for insurance and reinsurance entities; reinsurance monitoring and disclosure requirements; content requirements for policies and implied terms; insurance and reinsurance claims; insolvency of insurance and reinsurance providers; taxation; dispute resolution; and proposals for reform. Finally, it provides websites and brief details for the main insurance/reinsurance trade organisations in the Dubai International Financial Centre. For a full list of recommended insurance and reinsurance law firms and lawyers in the Dubai International Financial Centre, please visit PLC Which lawyer? This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to insurance and reinsurance. For a full list of contents visit www.practicallaw.com/insurancehandbook. | Country Q&A |
| Insurance and Reinsurance: United States A Q&A guide to insurance and reinsurance in the United States. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the market trends and regulatory framework in the insurance and reinsurance market; the regulation of insurance and reinsurance contracts; and the regulation of insurers and reinsurers, including regulation of the transfer of risk. It also covers: operating restrictions for insurance and reinsurance entities; reinsurance monitoring and disclosure requirements; content requirements for policies and implied terms; insurance and reinsurance claims; insolvency of insurance and reinsurance providers; taxation; dispute resolution; and proposals for reform. Finally, it provides websites and brief details for the main insurance/reinsurance trade organisations in the United States. For a full list of recommended insurance and reinsurance law firms and lawyers in the United States please visit PLC Which lawyer? This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to insurance and reinsurance. For a full list of contents visit www.practicallaw.com/insurancehandbook, | Country Q&A |
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| Marine insurance: under European Commission threat? This chapter reviews the Commission investigation, announced on 26 August 2010, into possible breaches of competition law by protection and indemnity (P&I) insurance clubs and the international group. This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to insurance and reinsurance. For a full list of contents visit www.practicallaw.com/insurancehandbook | Cross-border chapters |
| Solvency II: the new prudential regime for the insurance industry The prudential regulation of insurance and reinsurance companies (referred to as firms) across the European Economic Area (EEA) is due for radical modernisation under Directive 2009/138/EC on the taking-up and pursuit of the business of insurance and reinsurance (Solvency II Directive). It is expected to come into force in January 2013. This article outlines progress on the project to date and how it may evolve over the next few years, in particular: The aims and objectives of Solvency II. The Lamfalussy process. Main features of the new regime Annuities: the liquidity premium issue. Pillars II and III (collectively referred to as Pillar V) Group supervision. Third country insurers and groups. This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to insurance and reinsurance. For a full list of contents visit www.practicallaw.com/insurancehandbook | Cross-border chapters |
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| Insurance and Reinsurance: Which lawyer? This section is designed to assist lawyers and clients in identifying Insurance and Reinsurance counsel in 29 jurisdictions. Our editorial team has researched the legal markets worldwide to identify the firms and individuals that the market considers to have expertise in this practice area. Firms and individuals are listed by jurisdiction and firms are ranked as follows: Leading Highly Recommended Recommended Recognised For more information on how PLC Which lawyer? rankings are compiled please click here. The PLC Which lawyer? section should be read in conjunction with the Lawyer profiles section which contains more detailed biographies of some individuals. Follow the links for recommended counsel in the insurance and reinsurance sector. This research is part of the PLC Cross-border Insurance and Reinsurance Handbook, a multi-jurisdictional guide to insurance and reinsurance law and leading practitioners worldwide. | PLC Which lawyer? |
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