Introduction to Insurance Contract Law

One full-day

This interactive course is designed to develop knowledge and skills in this specialist topic. The course provides expert insight and builds in real life examples and practical application to bring the subject to life wherever possible. This introductory level course is designed to develop delegates’ knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of insurance and insurance contract law.

Summary

 Date: Optional

 Times: 09:30-16:30 (UK)

 Duration: One day

 No of attendees: 12-16

 Format: Online - Virtual delivery

 CPD: Recognised

 Trainer: To be confirmed

Course Overview

The course takes a practical and thought provoking look at:

• General principles of contract law
• Legal principles governing the formation of insurance contracts:

- The doctrine of insurable interest

- The doctrine of utmost good faith: misrepresentation and the duty of disclosure in relation to insurance

• Warranties, conditions and other terms of insurance contracts
• Void and illegal insurances
• Making an insurance claim – legal rules governing notice and proof of loss
• Construction (interpretation) of insurance contracts, including statutory and common law rules
• The doctrine of proximate cause
• Measuring the loss – the principle of indemnity
• The doctrines of subrogation and contribution
• Exercise and case studies

What will I achieve by attending the workshop? 

By the end of the course the delegates will be able to:

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• Explain the general principles of contract and business law as they apply to insurance
• Outline the special principles of insurance contract law
• Define the legal rules that affect particular classes of insurance, including marine insurances and the compulsory classes (EL and motor in the UK).

Emphasis is placed on English law but, where appropriate, comparison with US, continental and other legal systems is made.

Who should attend?

All insurance staff, from brokers or other intermediaries, through to those involved in underwriting, claims, insurance programme design or placement, risk managers, sales or administration. Also lawyers and other professionals whose work brings them into contact with the business of insurance.

Corporate Solutions

We are able to offer this workshop specifically for your company as a In-House / Corporate training session for a set fee.

We can support your business with off-the-shelf courses for those studying our financial services units, our insurance units or those looking to develop their knowledge in a wide variety of technical areas. A full list of courses can be viewed in our 2025 Corporate Training Catalogue.

Please speak with your Relationship Manager who can explore your learning needs further or contact: business.enquiries@cii.co.uk 

Corporate (in-house) request

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Please note: The price of the workshop is based on British Pound Sterling. The purchase price will be processed using the relevant international currency conversion rate at the point of sale. Contact us for further information.

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