Insurance Law in Japan - 9041136134 - 9789041136138

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by: Noboru Kobayashi, Yoshihiro Umekawa, Tamito Mikami, Shinichi Okuda
April 2011, ISBN 9041136134
ISBN 13: 9789041136138
264 pp. Paperback

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Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this book provides valuable practical insight into both public supervisory legislation concerning insurance and private insurance contract law in Japan . An informative general introduction surveying the legal, political, financial, and commercial background and surroundings of insurance provides a sound foundation for the specific detail that follows. The book covers all essential aspects of the law and regulation governing insurance policies and instruments. Its detailed exposition includes examination of the form of the insurance company and its reserves and investments; the insurance contract; the legal aspects of the various branches of property and liability insurance; motor vehicle insurance schemes; life insurance, health insurance, and workmen’s compensation schemes; reinsurance, co-insurance, and pooling; taxation of insurance; and risk management and prevention. Succinct yet eminently practical, the book will be a valuable resource for lawyers handling cases affecting Japan. It will be of practical utility to those both in public service and private practice called on to develop and to apply the laws of insurance, and of special interest as a contribution to the much-needed harmonization of insurance law.

The Authors List of Abbreviations General Introduction Chapter 1. General Background Information Chapter 2. Historical Background of Insurance and Insurance Legislation Chapter 3. Sources of Insurance Law Chapter 4. Dispute Settlement and Arbitration Chapter 5. Consumer Protection Chapter 6. Compulsory Insurance Part I. The Insurance Company Chapter 1. The Insurance Company: Its Form Chapter 2. Access to Business Chapter 3. Supervision Chapter 4. Technical Reserves and Investment Chapter 5. Accountancy Chapter 6. Others Chapter 7. Taxation of the Company Part II. The Insurance Contract (General) Chapter 1. Overview Chapter 2. Subject Matter of a Contract of Insurance Chapter 3. Structure of the Contract Chapter 4. Obligations of the Insured and Applicant Chapter 5. Obligation of the Insurer Chapter 6. Subrogation Chapter 7. Duration of the Contract of Insurance and Statue of Limitatio Part III. Property and Liability Insurance Chapter 1. Fire Insurance Chapter 2. Consequential Loss Insurance Chapter 3. Transport Insurance Chapter 4. General Liability Insurance Chapter 5. Aviation Insurance Chapter 6. Burglary and Theft Insurance Chapter 7. Fidelity and Credit Insurance and Guarantee Insurance Chapter 8. Livestock Insurance Chapter 9. Catastrophe Insurance Chapter 10. Technical Insurance Chapter 11. Miscellaneous Insurances Part IV. Automobile Insurance Chapter 1. Compulsory Automobile Liability Insurance (CALI) Chapter 2. Voluntary Automobile Insurance Chapter 1. Workers’ Accident Comprehensive Insurance Chapter 2. Personal Accident Insurance Chapter 3. Medical Expenses Insurance and Nursing Care Expenses Insurance Chapter 4. Income Indemnity Insurance Chapter 5. Life Insurance Chapter 6. Pension Insurance Part VI. Private Insurance and Social Security Chapter 1. Social Security in Japan Part VII. Insurance Intermediaries Chapter 1. Law Establishment and Supervision Chapter 2. Insurance Intermediaries and the Insurance Contrac Part VIII. Reinsurance, Co-insurance, Pooling Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Co-insurance Chapter 3. Pooling System Chapter 4. Reinsurance Part IX. Taxation of Insurance Chapter 1. Insurance Company Chapter 2. Taxation Allowance for Insurance Premiums Index