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Norton Rose Fulbright
We have launched our latest volume in the Norton Rose Fulbright's Big Read Book series: Liber rubeus magnus: Volumen XVII - Collectio Verborum Latinorum.
Adams & Adams
Attorneys representing plaintiffs should take note of a judgement recently handed down in the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Johannesburg.
Adams & Adams
Policyholders and insurers alike should take note of a judgement recently handed down in the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Johannesburg.
ENS
Warranty and Indemnity ("W&I") insurance is a risk management tool that transfers the liability of the seller to the insurer. W&I insurance typically covers the breach of warranties...
Norton Rose Fulbright
We have launched our latest volume in the Norton Rose Fulbright's Big Read Book series: Volume 14: Contractual Insurance Warranties.
Negligence vs Gross Negligence Dilemma In Insurance Claims: Eyebrow Raising Finding By The Ombudsman
Adams & Adams
The law draws a distinction between "negligent conduct" and "grossly negligent conduct". Grossly negligent conduct is synonymous with reckless conduct.
ENS
In the recent case of SMBT v Hollard Insurance and Others, the Gauteng division of the High Court dealt with the proper interpretation of a guarantee...
Adams & Adams
It is that period where there are many pressing things which preoccupy people's minds, such as school/university fees, finalising the last errands before heading back to work, etc.
Barnard Inc.
When it comes to insuring your property, striking the right balance is crucial. Over-insurance happens when your property is insured for more than its actual value.
Adams & Adams
Large parts of Johannesburg and Mpumalanga were hit by a severe hailstorm on Monday, 13 November 2023. Since then, various media platforms have been abuzz with videos...
Adams & Adams
Insurance claims can be repudiated for many varying reasons – from the most obvious to the least expected reasons. One of the best ways of trying to avoid an insurance repudiation...
Adams & Adams
Insurance claims can be repudiated for many varying reasons – from the most obvious to the least expected reasons. One of the best ways of trying to avoid an insurance repudiation is to understand...
Adams & Adams
The news that dominated the headlines this past weekend, 15 – 17 September 2023, was the storm surge incidents that swept across three coastal provinces – the Western Cape, Eastern Cape...
Adams & Adams
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...
Barnard Inc.
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.
Adams & Adams
There have been reports regarding the rise of non-indemnity claims stemming from unnatural deaths. This is certainly worrying for life insurers.
Adams & Adams
The past few weeks have been engulfed with flames of truck arson attacks in South Africa.
Adams & Adams
The North Gauteng High Court recently handed down a judgment which will undoubtedly gain support from many policyholders. Whilst the matter specifically relates to a car insurance claim...
Barnard Inc.
This article discusses the lawfulness of the rejection of a claim for the theft of a motor vehicle in circumstances where the insurer alleged that the insured had been dishonest about facts...
Adams & Adams
It is almost impossible to think of an insurance policy that does not have any conditions and/or warranties. Most insurance policies, if not all, have various conditions and warranties...
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