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Exclusion clauses cannot limit the field of cover of an insurance policy to defeat the commercial object of the policy.

There has been great debate about whether Australia should align with other countries which currently have a Bill of Rights. However, this Canadian case shows how a Bill of Rights may impact on other legislation.

The Leader of the Queensland State Opposition, Jeff Seeney, introduced the Civil Liability (Good Samaritan) Amendment Bill 2007 (‘Good Samaritan Bill’) into the Legislative Assembly on 7 March 2007.

In the March 2009 edition of Legal Directions, we reported on the decision of the Western Australian Court of Appeal in the above case. Parts of the Court of Appeal’s decision have now been appealed to the High Court which delivered its judgment on 2 December 2009. The decision of the Court of Appeal has been upheld with the High Court finding that ‘other insurance’ clauses are void only where the insured is a party to the other insurance contract and that parts of an ‘other insurance’ clause wh

The actions of QBE in pursuing the appeal, were determined to be sufficient to warrant an order that QBE pay the costs.

If insurers wish to reduce income protection benefits payable due to damages payments, the policy needs clear wording.

Insurance companies are willing to indemnify individuals and companies for criminal penalties under the model WHS Act.

It is now unlawful to enter into, provide or benefit from an insurance or indemnity arrangement for a WHS fine in NSW.

IRO Solutions Group investigates and resolves complaints made by injured workers about an insurer's conduct or decision.

It is always a smart strategy to protect your family's lifestyle with life insurance.

Welcome to the final edition of legal directions for the 2009 calendar year.

The potential recovery gap created by the mandatory limitation of liability under professional standards legislation is causing headaches as banks and insurers debate who should carry this exposure.

Metrolink Victoria Pty Ltd (Yarra Trams) was successful in a recent Court of Appeal matter that will shape the future application of the test of reasonable foreseeability in our courts and redefine the range of losses recoverable from tortfeasors.

The introduction of the Motor Accident Injuries Bill 2017 heralds changes to the third party motor accidents scheme.

A recent decision of the Queensland District Court has clarified the limitation period for recoverable sums.

On 15 March 2024 the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) came into effect for authorised-deposit taking institutions (ADIs). Application of the FAR will be extended to insurers...

The Appeal Court dismissed the plaintiff's appeal against the licensed operator of a boat cruise in a claim for damages.