1st Edition

Double Insurance and Contribution

By Nisha Mohamed Copyright 2018
267 Pages
by Informa Law from Routledge

268 Pages
by Informa Law from Routledge

268 Pages
by Informa Law from Routledge

Double insurance is an issue which frequently arises in practice. Dr Nisha Mohamed delves into the problems which arise in double insurance and the attempts to provide a solution to the uncertainty of the law in this area.  The book begins with a fascinating look at the history and development of the law of double insurance, outlining how it has developed, and the factors the court may take... Read more


Acknowledgements



Foreword



Preface



Table of Cases



Table of Legislation



Part A



Chapter 1. An Overview: Double Insurance



Chapter 2. General Principles



Chapter 3. Effect of Double Insurance on Claims



Chapter 4. Legislative Reform of Double Insurance



Part B



Chapter 5. The Meaning of Contribution



Chapter 6. When the Right of Contribution Arises



Chapter 7. The Rights Of An Insurer To Seek Contribution And Enforcement



Chapter 8. Asbestos Litigation from an Insurance Perspective



Chapter 9. Contribution under Common Law and Its Equitable Position



Chapter 10. Conclusion





Index



 



 

Biography

Dr Nisha Mohamed’s practice includes a wide variety of civil and commercial matters, including insurance, trusts, probate and tax. Dr Mohamed has a particular interest and focus on insurance-related matters. She frequently advises policyholders and insurers. Other matters she advises on include:





  • disputes between insurers and policyholders regarding policy wordings;


  • matters relating to D&O liability insurance; and


  • double insurance.


Dr Mohamed has handled numerous first instance and appellate level cases, including High Court trials and appeals in the Court of Appeal and Court of Final Appeal. Dr Mohamed completed six months' pupillage in a specialist construction and arbitration chambers in London. She is called to the Bar of England and Wales.