A Treatise on the Law of Insurance: Including, Fire, Life, Accident, Casualty, Title, Credit, and Guaranty Insurance in Every Form (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles B. Elliott

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656142839 ISBN 13: 9780656142835

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master reference on the law of insurance, covering every form from fire and life to title and guaranty insurance.

This authoritative volume offers detailed explanations of how insurance contracts work, including how disclosures, representations, and warranties affect validity and payout. It guides readers through premium payments, policy terms, and standard policy provisions, with practical analysis of loss, arbitration, and adjustments. Ideal for students, professionals, and anyone needing a clear, comprehensive understanding of insurance law.

Inside you’ll find structured coverage of insurable interests, the duties of applicants, and the rules that govern misrepresentation, concealment, and waiver. The work also explains agency roles, notice and proofs of loss, and the handling of disputes under standard forms used in the industry. Its methodical organization helps readers apply legal principles to real-world insurance contracts with confidence.

• Clear explanations of contract formation, misrepresentation, and materiality in insurance applications.
• Guidance on premium, the policy’s terms, and rules for notices of loss and proofs of loss.
• Discussion of agency, waiver, estoppel, and the rights and duties of insured, insurer, and mortgagees.
• Analysis of arbitration, payment of claims, cancellation, and renewal procedures.

Ideal for readers who work with or study insurance policy contracts, claim settlements, and risk management.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656142839
• ISBN 13: 9780656142835
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 684