ABSTRACT

This book provides an in-depth examination of the theoretical,legal, social and economic foundations to disclosure and concealment of information in relation to the formation of consumer insurance contracts. A comparative treatment of this issue is undertaken with particular attention given to the judicial and legislative approaches adopted in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Australia and New Zealand.

It will be relevant to those researching and studying insurance law, all legal practitioners involved with the formation of consumer insurance contracts and non-legal practitioners working within the field of insurance.

chapter 1|6 pages

INTRODUCTION

chapter 2|28 pages

ECONOMIC ISSUES

chapter 3|62 pages

DISCLOSURE: THE ANGLO-COMMONWEALTH CONTEXT

3.1 INTRODUCTION

chapter 4|12 pages

CONCEALMENT: THE USA APPROACH

4.1 INTRODUCTION

chapter 5|26 pages

STANDARD COVER AND THE INSURED’S EXPECTATIONS

5.1 INTRODUCTION

chapter 6|32 pages

MARKETPLACE PERSPECTIVES: AN AUSTRALIAN

6.1 INTRODUCTION

chapter 7|12 pages

CONCLUSIONS

7.1 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION