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The case illustrates the difficulty in trying to refuse cover for accidental damage caused by seemingly reckless actions.

Article focuses on the importance of acting early, the key deadlines you need to be aware of & the steps you can take if your claim is denied.

The decision of Justice Hansen in McAskell v Cavendish Properties Limited [2008] VSC 328 refers favourably to the decision of Justice Byrne in Gunston v Lawley [2008] VSC 97 and provides further guidance on the operation of Victoria's proportionate liability regime under the Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic).

These cases illustrate the duty owed by an absent landlord in injury cases arising from accidents or from criminal acts.

RailCorp, the owner of rail lines and track, engaged Fluor Australia Pty Ltd (Fluor) to maintain the track. Fluor sub-contracted the work to Alpcross Pty Limited (Alpcross). On 6 October 2000, a passenger train owned by the State Rail Authority of New South Wales (SRA) derailed causing relatively minor injuries to a small number of passengers travelling on the train, damage to three trains, rail line and overhead lines.

Recent case reminds insurers of the benefit of expressly stating the agreed level of indemnification in a settlement deed.

In cases of dual insurance, only the insurer who provides indemnity for the full amount of the loss will have the right of subrogation.

A robust system in place, with evidence of adequate enforcement of that system, can be paramount to an effective defence.

This bill aims to change the way in which AFS licensees and their representatives are remunerated by life insurers.

The actual proportion of excluded claims will not be known until the amendments are operational for a reasonable period.

The Parliamentary Committee conducted an inquiry into the operation of the insurance industry during disaster events.

The questions posed by Campbell JA in Nominal Defendant v Gabriel as to whether a s81 admission can ever be altered by an insurer at CARS and whether a s81 admission made in error can later permit an exemption were the precise questions considered in Erturk.

The Coronial Council of Victoria has been asked to review the appeals and reopening processes for these investigations.

We discuss Hurley v Lang [2016] WADC 117.

TPD Insurance provides for you if you are totally unable to work due to an accident or illness.

The Supreme Court of Queensland recently considered what constitutes a "claim" within the terms of an insurance policy.

The Federal Court considered the point at which an "event giving rise to the claim for damages or compensation" occurs.