ABSTRACT

This book expertly introduces and clearly explains all topics covered in marine insurance law courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, offering students and those new to the area a comprehensive and accessible overview of this important topic in commercial law.

Beginning by introducing the general principles of the subject, the structure and formation of insurance contracts, Marine Insurance Law then looks to individual considerations in detail, including: brokers, losses, risks and perils, sue and labour, reinsurance, and mutual insurance/P&I clubs.

This title has been developed with the needs of courses specifically in mind, and its content has been tailored to include the most important and commonly taught topics in the field. Each chapter contains end of chapter further reading to support student research, ensuring this new textbook provides a reliable and accessible gateway into this important topic in maritime law

chapter 1|18 pages

Introduction to Marine Insurance

chapter 2|12 pages

Formation of Insurance Contracts

chapter 3|18 pages

Insurable Interest

chapter 4|49 pages

Duty of Utmost Good Faith

chapter 5|25 pages

Warranties

chapter 6|24 pages

The Premium

chapter 7|37 pages

Causation and Marine Perils

chapter 8|15 pages

Actual Total Loss

chapter 9|15 pages

Constructive Total Loss

chapter 10|10 pages

Partial Loss (Particular Average)

chapter 11|20 pages

Sue and Labour Expenses

chapter 12|13 pages

Fraudulent Claims

chapter 13|30 pages

Subrogation

chapter 14|22 pages

Brokers

chapter 15|22 pages

Reinsurance