Designed for all those who are studying for professional examinations in insurance, making full use of sample policies and clauses, detailing the relevant terms clearly and precisely.
An invaluable resource not only for students, but also for managers in commerce and industry who are concerned with obtaining an appropriate level of insurance for their own undertakings.
Relates fire insurance law and practice to the standard fire policy documents in a practical and clear way. The application of the policy is explained on a clause-by-clause basis.
Chapter 1 The contract
Chapter 2 The theft policy: preliminaries
Chapter 3 The theft policy and schedule
Chapter 4 The theft policy: definitions
Chapter 5 The theft policy: indemnity
Chapter 6 The theft policy: limits and exclusions
Chapter 7 The theft policy: conditions
Chapter 8 The money policy
Chapter 9 The money policy: exclusions
Chapter 10 The money policy: extensions
Chapter 11 "All risks" policies: personal
Chapter 12 "All risks" policies: commercial
Chapter 13 Glass; goods in transit; fidelity guarantee
Chapter 14 Making a claim: an overview
Appendix A Security surveys
Appendix B Association of British Insurers Statement of General Insurance Practice
Appendix C The business premises proposal form
Appendix D Typical theft policy and schedule
Appendix E Typical money policy and schedule
Appendix F Precis of cases
Appendix G Table of cases
Index
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters (CILA) is a globally recognised membership organisation for claims professionals. The Institute sets the professional and ethical standards for those who work in the handling of claims through its qualification framework and guide to professional conduct.
The CILA Council is the governing body for the Institute. Day to day activities are overseen by an Executive Committee, which is chaired by the CILA’s Executive Director.