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Leave may still be refused, despite satisfying the 'well settled criteria', if the court is provided sufficient reasons.

This case impacted on issues relating to dual insurance, including how "other insurance" provisions are to be applied.

In the relative calm of the post-Christmas period, these are two insurance law developments that occurred recently.

The case highlights difficulties in joining insurers to proceedings, particularly in relation to 'claims made' policies.

if the insurer has determined that your injuries are minor, there are avenues that may have this decision overturned.

It is difficult to appeal a TPD insurance claims manager's decision, so your initial claim should be carefully drafted.

This case is relevant to all directors who have a single policy covering both defence costs and claims for damages.

The Australian government announced wide ranging reforms to make private health insurance simpler and more affordable.

Queensland is currently experiencing one of the wettest summers on record which, at the time of writing, shows no sign of relenting as the Bureau of Meteorology continues to issue flood warnings for heavy rain and flash flooding over much of northern and eastern Queensland

The O'Farrell government is planning major changes to the Compulsory Third Party scheme.

On Tuesday, 27 July 2010 his Honour Einstein J in the NSW Supreme Court delivered his judgment confirming that the principle of proportionate liability as set out in Part IV of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) (the Civil Liability Act) applies to the statutory warranties implied by s18B of the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) (the Home Building Act).

Leave to appeal was sought from an Arbitrator’s decision in the Workers Compensation Commission (Commission) by the appellant, Mr Lawrence-Plant (Appellant).

The ASIC chairman spoke on the current insurance environment and ASIC's priorities for the insurance industry in 2017.

It is not necessary for a claimant to request payment or a remedy from an insured for an insurance 'Claim' to be made.

Occupiers of premises open to the public should have regular inspections of areas of risk of slips, trips and falls.

Even if there are strong reasons to impugn a Plaintiff's credibility, it is open to the judge to accept his evidence.

The Queensland Government recently announced that the civil monetary limits of the Small Claims Tribunal, Magistrates Court and District Court are going to increase.

Claims under the CTP scheme involving injuries suffered while using farm vehicles are not always straightforward.