P & I Clubs Law and Practice

P&I Clubs: Law and Practice is a detailed, but easy-to-follow, account of the constitution, workings, and daily practice of mutual and indemnity clubs in the UK. Designed to be a practical reference source for anyone who is involved with mutual insurance, the book offers comprehensive guidance on the complex area of P&I Clubs. This fourth edition has been fully revised and updated since the last edition, written in 1999. New areas emphasized include: piracy * charterers' liability insurance * defense cover * disputes concerning the Inter-Club Agreement * enforceability of arbitration agreements in the Club's rules * the Club's obligation to make direct payments under certificates and pay death/personal injury claims in the event of a member's insolvency * the Club's responsibility for indivisible personal injury claims. The book also covers the UK's recent major legislative and related developments such as: the entry into force of the Bunker Convention * SCOPIC 2000 * Directive 2009/20