International Marine Insurance Rules (Classic Reprint)

Thomas Gilbert Carver

ISBN 10: 133459659X / ISBN 13: 9781334596599

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book delves into the world of maritime commerce, focusing on the rules and regulations that govern marine insurance. It provides a historical perspective on the development of these laws, tracing their evolution from the early codes of insurance law to the modern codes of Europe and beyond. The author, an expert in the field, explores the different approaches to marine insurance law taken by various countries, highlighting the similarities and differences in their systems. The book also examines the key principles that underlie marine insurance law, such as the concept of constructive total loss, the obligations of the assured, and the impact of negligence on insurance coverage. Through a comprehensive analysis of these principles, the book provides a deeper understanding of the legal framework that governs marine insurance and its significance in facilitating global trade and commerce. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: International Marine Insurance Rules (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 133459659X
• ISBN 13: 9781334596599
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Law

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Synopsis

Discover how international maritime insurance seeks common ground for ships, laws, and contracts.

Maritime commerce runs across many borders, and so should its insurance rules. This work argues for uniform, practical principles that help insurers and shipowners alike. It highlights how different legal systems shape insurance contracts and why a shared framework matters for everyday business.

The discussion centers on three big areas—constructive total loss, effects of unseaworthiness and negligence, and double insurances—and explains how clear rules can reduce disputes and confusion. It also looks at how existing practices, like the York-Antwerp rules for General Average, influence new rules for marine insurance.

• How insurance contracts interact with different national laws


• What constructive total loss means in practice and when abandonment is possible


• How unseaworthiness, negligence, and related concepts affect claims


• How multiple policies on the same interest are handled across jurisdictions

Ideal for readers of maritime law, insurance practitioners, shipowners, and students seeking a clear, practical view of international marine insurance rules.