Law
PROXIMATE CAUSE AND EXCLUSIONS: THE COURT OF APPEAL PROVIDES FURTHER GUIDANCE
ABOUT THE SESSION
In January 2023 the Court of Appeal delivered its judgment in the case of Brian Leighton (Garages) Ltd v Allianz Insurance Plc. The case provides further guidance as to what should be taken into account when considering scope of cover and especially proximate cause and exclusions. In this session, Jeff Heasman will examine the key aspects of the judgment and its impact on insureds and insurers.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
Identify the key aspects of the Court of Appeal´s judgment in Brian Leighton (Garages) Ltd v Allianz Insurance Plc
Understand the impact of the Court of Appeal´s judgment.
Implement a strategy to adapt policy wordings and practice to take account of the judgment.
Session Length: 1 hour