At the end of last year, Barclays Life securitised the embedded value of the whole of its life insurance business. This followed the merger of Barclays Life and Woolwich Life and the transfer of the business of Barclays Life to Woolwich Life (subsequently renamed Barclays Life Assurance Company Limited ("BLAC")) using the Part VII transfer regime.

As the first professional indemnity insurance scheme to provide cover to the emerging asbestos inspectors market is launched, providing cover for companies accredited under NIACS, we take a look at the scheme.

The Court of Appeal decrees that a member state's ruling on the validity of an arbitration agreement is valid and binding in the same manner as any judgment made under the Brussels Regulation.

If there is one subject which can (and should) strike fear into the heart of a professional adviser operating in the property field, it is the risk of serving a defective landlord and tenant notice.

A recent study shows that aircraft have unwanted stowaways in their water supply. We examine the legal implications.

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has annulled an agreement between Europe and the US which formed the legal basis for European airlines to provide passengers’ personal information to US authorities.

New rules on EU-wide blacklisting of airlines and on provision of information to passengers on carrier identity are likely to come into effect early in 2006.

When faced with the threat of a large-scale team move, swift action by the employer can help mitigate any potential damage.

Environment and Health & Safety news in the EU

Issues of fraud and dishonesty arise in a number of ways in the context of insurance and can often lead to difficult considerations for insurers and their advisers. This article focuses on some key remedies (both common law and contractual) applicable when considering whether the fraud or dishonesty of one individual entitles insurers to avoid or deny cover against the others

The late implementation of the Environmental Liability Directive has not prevented the European Commission from issuing a progress report.

On 1 January 2011 Incoterms 2010 (ICC Publication No. 715) will enter into force, although there is nothing preventing their immediate use, should the parties wish to do so.

A new European Union Regulation, in force throughout the EU from 27 October, imposes enhanced restrictions on the dealings of EU citizens and companies with Iran/Iranian companies and entities.

Liability in tort can arise not just for the causer of a private nuisance but also for the landowner that fails to act in a way that satisfies its "measured duty of care.

As the SRA continues with its timetable to implement outcomes-focused regulation (OFR), it has recently published its new Handbook, containing a principles based Code of Conduct.

Although litigators are usually much better at making attendance notes than their corporate counterparts, it is less common to make attendance notes of successful settlement discussions. This can mean, however, that the solicitor is exposed to liability if the client changes their mind.

Cabin crew complement provisions in collective agreement not incorporated into individual contracts of employment.

The High Court examines an anti-technicality clause and assesses whether the owners were right to withdraw their vessel from the charterparty following late payment of hire.

A review of the implications for the London marine insurance market of President Obama's Executive Order on the prohibition of ransom payments.