Modern Law of Marine Insurance, Vol. 2

This volume focuses on current issues affecting the market with regard to marine insurance. Written by a team of leading academics and practitioners, it analyzes the contemporary questions and debates in the law arising out of market practice and provides an up-to-date analysis of the law of marine insurance.

Topics covered include:-

• held covered clauses,
• incorporation of terms into reinsurance contracts,
• valued policies,
• insurable interest,
• warranties,
• wilful misconduct,
• counter-claims by insurers and jurisdiction.

It also provides an comparative analysis of the law and practice in Europe, Australia and the USA. Cumulatively the contributions provide a comprehensive statement of the modern law and practice of marine insurance.

Professor D. Rhidian Thomas is Emeritus Professor of Maritime Law and founding Director of the Institute of International Shipping and Trade Law at Swansea University.