Guide To Reinsurance Law Firms

This practical guide offers a useful introduction to reinsurance, taking you step by step through the associated issues you really need to know about. An introduction is provided, setting the scene for further chapters on key topics such as the formation of agreements, terms, rights and obligations. The book covers the following areas: Nature of Reinsurance, Formation of Reinsurance, Agreements, Utmost Good Faith, Terms of Reinsurance Agreements, Rights and Obligations of the Parties, Follow the Settlements and Follow the Fortunes, Claims, Intermediaries, Jurisdiction and Applicable Law, Arbitration.

For lawyers and insurance professionals, understanding the special vocabulary and methods of reinsurance law is essential. Reinsurance Law: An Analytic Approach covers all aspects of the field, large and small, from the varieties and uses of reinsurance to complex matters of law, markets and regulation. Topics covered include: types of reinsurance contracts (facultative, treaty, proportional, non-proportional, and others); property and casualty reinsurance; life and health reinsurance; the convergence of reinsurance and finance; U.S. and overseas reinsurance markets; the role and liability of reinsurance brokers; common provisions in reinsurance contracts; reporting requirements; claims of privilege; grounds for disputing coverage; allocation of claims, including the follow-the-fortunes doctrine; rescission; managing general agents, managing general underwriters and pools; litigation; and insolvency of the insurer or reinsurer. This unique guide features detailed discussion of the drafting and documentation of reinsurance contracts, a step-by-step guide to arbitration, and other useful resources for practitioners.

Insurance Law Client Strategies is an authoritative, insiders perspective on best practices for counseling both policyholders and insurance companies on claims and policy disputes. Featuring partners and chairs from some of the nations leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through developing a client/attorney relationship, maximizing the value of the attorney, and analyzing the intricacies of insurance law. From formulating case strategy to determining settlement vs. litigation, these leaders offer expertise on drafting insurance policies, analyzing coverage, and assessing regulations. These top experts offer a clear understanding for the many components of insurance law involving regulatory filings, corporate merger agreements, employee claims, the appeals process, and reinsurance issues. Additionally, these top lawyers give tips on the importance of evaluating documentation, decoding insurance polices, and understanding the impact of financial implications.