Steigrad appeal decision handed down *

Australia - December 20 2012
After the primary decision in Steigrad was handed down, a similar issue arose in proceedings between Chartis and the directors of Feltex Carpets Ltd

Co-authors: Mandy Tsang.

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New consultation on proposed amendments to the Insurance Contracts Act *

Australia - November 29 2012
On 28 November 2012, Treasury released an exposure draft of the Insurance Contracts Amendment Bill 2013 (Cth) (2013 Bill) for public consultation.

Co-authors: Kione Johnson.

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Operation of the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 upon cut-through clauses in reinsurance contracts *

Australia - August 7 2012
In an article in our June 2011 Insurance and Reinsurance Update we looked at certain issues that impact upon the enforceability of cut-through clauses contained in reinsurance contracts.

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Right to contribution: is a contractual liability to indemnify coordinate with an insurer’s? final instalment! *

Australia - August 23 2011
In our June alert, we referred to the case of HIH Claims Support Ltd v Insurance Australia Ltd which was heard in the High Court on 2 June 2011.

Co-authors: Mandy Tsang.

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Review of compensation arrangements for consumers of financial services *

Australia - June 27 2011
In April 2011, Treasury released an Information Pack on the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms

Co-authors: Mandy Tsang.

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