Law of Motor Insurance 3rd Edition

The Law of Motor Insurance, now in its Third Edition, offers a comprehensive and authoritative analysis of the legal framework governing motor insurance in the UK. This essential text reflects the profound changes brought about by Brexit, subsequent legislative reforms, and the evolving relationship between UK and EU law.

Key features include:

• In-depth coverage of compulsory motor insurance: The book traces the development of compulsory cover from its origins in UK law in 1930 through its consolidation under the EU Motor Insurance Directives, and the incremental amendments to the Road Traffic Act 1988.
• Analysis of EU law and Brexit: While the Second Edition focused extensively on the implications of EU law, the Third Edition addresses the fundamental questions raised by Brexit, including the UK’s withdrawal from EU legal frameworks, the Government’s approach to repealing EU measures, and the practical challenges of disentangling UK and EU law.
• Detailed discussion of legislative changes: The text examines significant reforms, including the abolition of deposits and security as alternatives to insurance, and the removal of an insurer’s right to avoid a policy for breach of the duty of fair presentation after a loss has occurred.
• Updated guidance for visitors and travellers: The Third Edition features a rewritten section on the operation of compulsory insurance for visitors to, and travellers from, the UK - one of the areas where Brexit has had the most significant impact.
• Current and future developments: The work provides commentary on recent post Brexit EU developments, including the reversal of Vnuk within the EU, and considers their relevance to UK law.

The Law of Motor Insurance, 3rd Edition, is an indispensable resource for legal practitioners, insurers, academics, and all those involved in the motor insurance industry. It offers clarity and insight into a complex and rapidly evolving area of law, combining rigorous analysis with practical guidance.