Insurance Law Monthly

It is common for reinsurers to be faced with a claim from a reinsured against whom proceedings on the direct policy have yet to be concluded. Amlin Corporate Member Ltd and Others v Oriental Assurance Corporation (The Princess of the Stars) [2012] EWCA Civ 1341 raises the question whether it is appropriate for reinsurers to seek negative declaratory relief in England as regards the claim under the reinsurance.

On 6 April 2013 sections 2 to 11 of the Consumer Insurance (Disclosure and Representations) Act 2012 were brought into force by the Consumer Insurance (Disclosure and Representations) Act 2012 (Commencement) Order 2013 SI 2013 No 450. The measure is discussed by Graham Charkham, a barrister at 20 Essex Street.