INSURANCE LAW

Ordering insurance for public authorities : an often overlooked pitfall

Beware of the insurer's right to terminate a claim during the term of the contract...

INSURANCE LAW

The MGA (Managing General Agent), a hyper-intermediated insurance marketing method

We begin with an overview of this fast-growing insurance player.

INSURANCE LAW

Cyber insurance: insurance and criminal law practice

My article with Armand Feste-Guidon, criminal lawer.

INSURANCE LAW

The challenge for local authorities to obtain insurance

Insurance coverage has become a real challenge for local authorities. Integrating and mastering the rules of public procurement is crucial.

INSURANCE LAW

Insurtech and MGA’s

The application of 1935 brokerage practices to MGAs and international adhesion contracts: the Paris Commercial Court ruling of October 2, 2023

INSURANCE LAW

Lithium and Insurance

Beware of the Forfeiture Clause

INSURANCE LAW

Does the presence of a “rider broker” in the insurance policy work to the insured’s disadvantage ?

A number of recent court rulings have held that the presence of an "rider broker" means that the insurance policy is no longer a contract of adhesion but a contract of mutual agreement... to the detriment of the policyholder. My article with Elodie Le Prado in the Tribune de l'Assurance

INSURANCE LAW

Batteries put risk under tension

Fires in electric vehicles are a cause for concern for sea carriers and logisticians. The reason is that lithium-ion batteries are likely to self-combust in circumstances that are difficult to determine. Insurers and brokers are urging companies to combine prevention, training and good practice during transport and storage.

INSURANCE LAW

Business interruption: AXA XL sentenced

The Commercial Court of Lille has ordered Axa XL to compensate a major clothing retailer for business interruption. The judges validated an extended warranty clause, which is particularly common in the retail sector.