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Nordisk Sjöförsäkringsplan, Version 2027, har publicerats
Version 2027 av Nordisk Sjöförsäkringsplan introducerar betydande förändringar inom sjöförsäkring i Norden, med fokus på tvistlösning genom NOMA-skiljeförfarande, uppdaterade sanktions- och KYC-bestämmelser, samt förstärkta regler för krigsrisker. Ändringarna bygger på praktiska erfarenheter och nyare skiljedomar för att ge redare ökad klarhet i viktiga frågor.
SwedenInsurance
Setterwalls
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Insurtechs: Canada's Draft Regulations Could Make Insurers Bigger Investors And Partners
Canada's Department of Finance has released draft regulations that could transform how federally regulated insurers invest in and partner with insurtechs. The proposed framework would allow insurers to acquire control of businesses deriving at least 60% of revenue from financial services activities, potentially opening new capital and partnership opportunities for technology-focused insurance companies.
CanadaInsurance
Gowling WLG
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Final Call For Consultation Comments: UK Captives
The UK's insurance captives consultations close on 14 October 2026, marking the final opportunity for industry input on a new regime expected to launch mid-2027. Recent PRA roundtable minutes reveal key clarifications on use cases, capital requirements, and the regulatory framework, while highlighting unresolved challenges around redomiciliation and protected cell companies.
United KingdomInsurance
HFW
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Cross-border Insurance Fraud: Challenging Fraudulent Claims
A Spanish airline employee fraudulently claimed over €15,000 in medical expenses following a workplace accident, submitting fabricated invoices and bank statements. When confronted with evidence of fraud, including confirmation from a Spanish physiotherapy centre that they never treated her or issued the invoices, the employee's lawyer admitted liability and agreed to full reimbursement.
United KingdomInsurance
Weightmans LLP
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JWLA-035 – Karadeniz’e İlişkin Alan Tanımında Önemli Değişiklik
The Joint War Committee has significantly redefined the Black Sea listed area under JWLA-035, expanding coverage to include nearly the entire Black Sea while excluding territorial waters of Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, and Georgia. This change fundamentally alters war risk insurance requirements, additional premium obligations, and voyage planning considerations for vessels operating in the region.
TurkeyInsurance
ESENYEL & PARTNERS Lawyers and Consultants
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The Cost Of Sitting On An Insurance Claim: MTCC No. 1255 v. Intact Insurance (2026 ONSC 5128)
A recent Ontario Superior Court decision demonstrates how delayed claim reporting can completely eliminate insurance coverage, even when the insurer's duty to defend might otherwise be arguable. The case examines what happens when a condominium corporation waits nearly four years to notify its insurer of a lawsuit, only to discover that relief from forfeiture requires more than just a change of mind about coverage.
CanadaInsurance
Pallett Valo LLP
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Why Won’t Life Insurance Pay Out? 8 Reasons A Claim May Be Denied Or Delayed
Life insurance claims can be denied for various reasons including alleged misrepresentations, policy lapses, exclusions, or beneficiary disputes. Understanding the grounds for denial and knowing what documentation to preserve can help beneficiaries determine whether they have grounds to challenge an insurer's decision and potentially recover the benefits they deserve.
United StatesInsurance
Morgan & Morgan

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