Overview

""The Law and Practice of Marine Insurance"" provides a comprehensive examination of the legal principles and practical applications governing the insurance of maritime adventures. This authoritative text delves into the intricacies of the Marine Insurance Act and the standard forms of policies used in the shipping industry during the early 20th century. The work covers essential topics such as insurable interest, disclosure, warranties, and the various types of losses, including total loss and partial loss. It also explores the rights and duties of both the insurer and the assured, the adjustment of claims, and the role of mutual insurance associations. By synthesizing complex statutes and judicial decisions, the book offers a clear guide to the risk management strategies that underpin international trade. As a significant reference in the field of maritime jurisprudence, this volume captures the established customs and legal frameworks that have shaped modern commercial law. It remains a valuable resource for legal practitioners, insurance professionals, and historians interested in the evolution of the global shipping industry and the legal protections afforded to sea-borne commerce. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Full Product Details

9781025781310

Table of Contents

Reviews

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Countries Available