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This book provides professional people, as well as brokers and insurers, with a concise account of the practice relating to professional indemnity policies and of its legal background. Standard forms of wording are considered underwriting considerations are explained, claims procedures outlined, and relevant principles of insurance law discussed, even the duties of insurance intermediaries are included. A substantial chapter is devoted to the modern law of professional negligence. Some eleven professions-from accountants to valuers - are specifically considered in detail throughout the book.
There is no other book available which deals in such a comprehensive fashion with this important area of insurance protection. The author writes clearly, and provides many illustrations of the problems associated with professional negligence policies, backed up by a wealth of legal authorities. This book is a must for every professional office.
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