On the evening of Tuesday 6th September 2022 the recently published book, 'Property Insurance Claims - Law and Practice', co-authored by specialist Trinity Insurance barrister, Graham Bartlett was officially launched at the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters (CILA) milestone event celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Institute gaining its Royal Charter. The celebration was be held at Searcys at the Gherkin in London and included an address from The CILA President, Helena Evans.
The book, published by Witherbys, provides comprehensive information on property insurance claims and how best to apply the principles of insurance. It considers the fundamental elements of the law and practice of loss adjusting.
Aimed at students, insurance professionals and lawyers, the book will support members of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters (CILA) in passing the Institute exams in the pathway to becoming a Chartered or Certified Loss Adjuster.
The book sets out the principles of property insurance law, the parties involved in insurance policies/claims and important policy considerations, including insurable interest, perils, disclosure, warranties and conditions.
Matters following a loss are also covered, such as causation, underinsurance, contribution, measurement of loss, subrogation and fraud. The text includes sample calculations as well as relevant case law and statutes.
The book includes an introduction by co-author, Malcolm Hyde, Executive Director of CILA, who wrote the chapters on the practical aspects of loss adjusting with Graham covering the law. The Foreword is by Specialist Business & Property Court Circuit Judge, His Honour Judge Kramer, and the book includes acknowledgments for Trinity members Simon Goldberg K.C. and Alice Richardson.
Graham, a former practising Chartered Loss Adjuster, advises policyholders, brokers and insurers on disputed claims and all aspects relating to the interpretation and application of insurance contracts. Graham writes an insurance blog and also regularly writes articles in The Journal, the official magazine of the Chartered Insurance Institute. He has given educational webinars for student members of the CILA and is a member of the British Insurance Lawyers Association.
Further details about the book and how to purchase it can be found here.