Marine Insurance Legislation 5th ed

Providing thorough, up-to-date coverage of the marine insurance regulatory framework, this text is an essential resource for today’s marine insurance professional. Designed with the reader in mind, the book is heavily praised for its accessible and highly-practical format.

Section by section, the authors deliver expert commentary on all major industry legislation including the complex Marine Insurance Act 1906. The operation of each section of the Act is clearly explained, alongside helpful references to the most important founding cases. Furthermore, significant reference is made to highly-influential marine insurance cases from recent years.

New to this edition:-

• Heavily revised with the very latest case law since 2010, some of which having a dramatic effect on the law of marine insurance. Cases include The Cendor Mopu and Masefield v Amlin.
• Clarification on new legislation such as the Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010 and the Consumer Insurance (Disclosure and Representations) Act 2012.
• Topical coverage of the compulsory insurance provisions affecting oil pollution and passengers.

This compressive text is indispensable for marine lawyers, industry professionals, and students of marine insurance law worldwide.