Miscellaneous Insurance Legislation

Considers H.R. 170 and related bills, to amend laws regarding veterans life insurance plan premium payments, beneficiary payments, policy transfers, policy termination notices, policy renewals, and disability eligibility. Also examines VA use of automatic data processing systems.

Third edition of a guide to two important pieces of legislation that govern the insurance industry in Australia and a reference book for practitioners and students in this field. Contains a detailed commentary and explanation of the law in practice, as well as providing a background to the various sections and an analysis of any difficulties arising therein. This edition includes all amendments to relevant legislation over the last three years and the body of case law decided in that time. Includes a table of cases and amendments and an index.

Considers H.R. 170 and related bills, to amend laws regarding veterans life insurance plan premium payments, beneficiary payments, policy transfers, policy termination notices, policy renewals, and disability eligibility. Also examines VA use of automatic data processing systems.

Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this book provides valuable practical insight into both public supervisory legislation concerning insurance and private insurance contract law in Germany. An informative general introduction surveying the legal, political, financial, and commercial background and surroundings of insurance provides a sound foundation for the specific detail that follows. The book covers all essential aspects of the law and regulation governing insurance policies and instruments. Its detailed exposition includes examination of the form of the insurance company and its reserves and investments; the insurance contract; the legal aspects of the various branches of property and liability insurance; motor vehicle insurance schemes; life insurance, health insurance, and workmen’s compensation schemes; reinsurance, co-insurance, and pooling; taxation of insurance; and risk management and prevention. Succinct yet eminently practical, the book will be a valuable resource for lawyers handling cases affecting Germany. It will be of practical utility to those both in public service and private practice called on to develop and to apply the laws of insurance, and of special interest as a contribution to the much-needed harmonization of insurance law.

The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.