Private International Law of Reinsurance and Insurance

Now in its second edition, this is the only book dedicated to this subject, Private International Law of Reinsurance and Insurance provides a practical and easy-to-use reference in this complex area of law, comparing European regime and common law.

Fully updated for the second edition, Private International Law of Reinsurance and Insurance now covers:

• Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2012 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters;
• Regulation No 593/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 on the law applicable to contractual obligations (Rome I);
• Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Law Applicable to Contracts of Insurance) Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/3075);
• Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010;
• Solvency II.

This book provides a clear and useful guide to identifying the applicable legal regimes and relevant rules insofar as they concern reinsurance and insurance disputes and will be an indispensable reference for insurers and reinsurers as well as policy-makers and legal practitioners who deal with insurance and reinsurance.

Raymond Cox QC is a barrister at Fountain Court Chambers.

Dr Louise Merrett is a Senior Lecturer at Trinity College Cambridge.

Marcus Smith is a barrister at Fountain Court Chambers.