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Book Spotlight - General Principles of Canadian Insurance Law, 4th ed.

24 Apr 2026 12:27 PM | Anonymous


Check out this updated resource from LexisNexis!


Information provided on LexisNexis' website:

Whether preparing and arguing insurance cases in court, assessing the enforceability of an insurance contract or advising clients about their insurance contracts, General Principles of Canadian Insurance Law, 4th Edition by Barbara Billingsley is for you. This comprehensive publication focuses exclusively on Canadian insurance law general principles and is now fully updated with the latest developments in case law and insurance regulation since the 3rd Edition published six years ago.

Answers the Most-Asked Questions
This edition addresses some of the most common and troublesome issues in insurance law, including:

  • What principles of interpretation govern insurance contracts and how are these principles applied?
  • What are the good faith obligations of the parties to an insurance contract?
  • What are the primary disclosure obligations of the parties to an insurance contract?
  • How do the doctrines of relief from forfeiture, waiver and estoppel impact insurance contracts?
  • How are fundamental common law principles affected by insurance legislation? 


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