Statute of Limitations in Insurance Contracts in Brazil: Impacts of recent decisions issued by the Brazil`s Superior Court of Justice.

In recent years, judicial decisions on statute of limitations regarding insurance contracts have generated debates and significant changes in the understanding of the Insureds’ rights in relation to Insurers, as well as dictated new procedures to be adopted by Insurers during loss adjustments. Note that in insurance contracts in Brazil, the statute of limitations is […]

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Litigation by Foreign Insurers based on Subrogation Rights in China

Insurers sometimes face the situation where a company registered in a foreign country caused damage to the subject matter of insurance. After the insurer has made compensation to the insured party according to the insurance contract, the insurer may have difficulties seeking remedy from the company causing the damage. This article introduces whether a foreign […]

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Comments on the “FINTECH LAW” that promotes competition and financial inclusion through innovation and technology in the provision of financial services in Chile.

On January 04, 2023, Law No. 21.521 was published in Chile with the aim of encouraging the provision of financial services through technological means by the providers governed by it. Among the matters addressed by this regulation, it is interesting to note that it incorporates – as a novelty in our legal system – the […]

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The “right to be forgotten”

Inspired by the French Convention AERAS (S’Assurrer et Emprunter avec un Risque Aggravé de Santé), in 2019 the Belgian legislator has introduced the ‘right to be forgotten’ with respect to outstanding balance insurance contracts covering mortgage loans guaranteeing the purchase or the renovation of the one and only family home, as well as with respect […]

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Reinsurance: New tool for certainty. PRICL

I In the field of reinsurance, one of the issues that frequently appears and brings about controversy is the aspect related to the applicable law. The international nature of the business usually compromises different laws that are not always compatible; in fact, they can contradict each other. Controversies arise when the parties have not clearly […]

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Summary of presentations of the 1st INSULAW INTERNATIONAL seminar on claims in Latin America

Last Tuesday 16 November INSULAW INTERNATIONAL organised its first seminar on claims in Latin America. Coinciding with this seminar, the international network of law firms specialised in insurance law, moreover, announced the launch of its website: www.insulaw-international.com. The seminar was opened by the current president of INSULAW INTERNATIONAL, and managing partner of AZSURE ABOGADOS, Jesús […]

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Delimiting clauses vs. limiting clauses: the surprise continues

Introduction: Recently, the First Civil Chamber of the Supreme Court, in Judgment No. 421/2020, of July 14, has ruled on the “surprising clauses” – clauses already predisposed in the contract that surprisingly restrict the coverage of the insured, and that are within the delimiting clauses of risk coverage, considering them as restrictive clauses of rights […]

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Jesús Velez explains his vision on the application and practice of Law 50/1980 for the future in the magazine Actualidad Aseguradora

On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Spanish Insurance Contract Law 50/1980 of 8th October, our Managing Partner Jesús Velez explains his vision on the application and practice of this law for the future,  in the following article published in the 14th edition of the magazine Actualidad Aseguradora. https://editorial.inese.es/2020/10/08/reportaje-ley-de-contrato-de-seguros/pugpig_index.html […]

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