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We have launched our latest volume in the Norton Rose Fulbright's Big Read Book series: Volume 14: Contractual Insurance Warranties.

The primary purpose of building insurance is to protect property owners from financial losses due to damage to their buildings.

It goes without saying that, in the business of insurance, there is a significant emphasis on the duty of disclosure, a foundational principle of utmost good faith.

There is increasing scrutiny by regulators, noted in the recently promulgated Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act (the "SASREA"), to address the inadequacies that have been prevalent in many sports and entertainment events locally.

During the course of last year, 2022, there were various media reports that there has been a significant rise in home insurance claims. Complimenting these reports was the announcement...

A recent South African court judgment has raised fundamental questions about when lead generation and referral arrangements in financial services cross the line into regulated intermediary activity. The case examined whether performance-based remuneration structures and marketing activities linked to insurance policy conclusions trigger licensing requirements under FAIS, with significant implications for enforceability.

A recent decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, in the matter between Hammond Power Solutions Inc. v. National Union Fire Insurance Co. (2025)...

When dealing with insurance matters, it is well-known that if there is any dishonesty or false information provided to the insurer, a claim for indemnification could be repudiated in its entirety.

This article provides an overview of the press release and addresses the impact on business insurance cover.

Two recent decisions of the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa dealing with the delictual elements of wrongfulness and negligence will be of interest to liability insurers.

Many policyholders overlook how their insurer defines who else may legally and validly drive the insured vehicle. These definitions — and their often-overlooked nuances — can have major consequences when a claim arises.

You have finally identified your dream home and want to put pen to paper and sign the sale agreement. Thereafter you will probably approach a bank for a loan to secure the purchase price or part thereof.

The old age saying that change is the only constant has not been more true than it is today. Consumers across the board are navigating challenging times where the cost of living is continuously on the rise.

Africa is a diverse and dynamic continent that offers investors a wealth of opportunities, a fact reflected in increasing levels of international and cross-border investment activity. In common with all emerging markets, however, Africa can be a complex and risky environment in which to operate, being subject to a wide variety of laws, regulations and business practices.

Tumultuous economic conditions have resulted in insurers and the insured finding themselves before the courts more often than in previous, more certain times.