Private International Law of Reinsurance and Insurance

"This authoritative text addresses problems that are not covered in the general books on the subject and covers three main areas claims on insurance, claims on reinsurance and brokers."

The first book dedicated to this subject, Private International Law of Reinsurance and Insurance provides a practical and easy-to-use reference in this complex area of law. This book provides a clear and useful guide to identifying the applicable legal regimes and relevant rules insofar as they concern reinsurance and insurance disputes. It offers authoritative guidance on the Jurisdiction Regulation 44/2001, the Rome Convention on Choice of Law and the 2001 Insurance Directives and regulations, as well as the common law.

Part 1: Overview Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Historical Overview of the European Private International Law Rules Chapter 3. Interpretation Part 2: Jurisdiction Chapter 4. Legal Regimes Determining Jurisdiction Chapter 5. Reinsurance Jurisdiction - Brussels Regulation Chapter 6. Insurance Under The Brussels Regulation Chapter 7. Reinsurance and Insurance Jurisdiction at Common Law Chapter 8. Reinsurance and Insurance in Arbitration Disputes Part 3: Choice of Law Chapter 9. Legal Regimes Determining Choice of Law Chapter 10. Reinsurance and Insurance of Risks Outside the EEA- Choice of Law and the Rome Convention Chapter 11. Insurance of Risks in the EEA: Choice of Law and the Insurance Directives Chapter 12. Reinsurance and Insurance: Choice of Law under the Common Law Chapter 13. Reinsurance and Insurance: Choice of Law in Arbitration Disputes