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<p>Construction Insurance and UK Construction Contracts has long been the premier text for legal professionals looking for a combined analysis of construction contracts and their relation to insurance law. In a new and updated third edition, this book continues to provide in-depth commentary and pragmatic advice on all the most important regulations and policies surrounding contracts and insurance in the construction industry.</p><p>Including brand new chapters on reinsurance and energy products, this book covers subjects such as:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Minor, intermediate and major project construction contracts</li> <li>Classes of insurance contract</li> <li>The role of insurance brokers</li> <li>Risks in construction and legal liability</li> <li>Professional indemnity insurance and directors' and officers' liability insurance</li> <li>Bonds and insurance</li> <li>Latent defect insurance </li> <li>Property insurance</li> <li>Health and Safety and Construction Regulations </li> <li>Contract Insurance </li> <li>FIDIC, JCT and NEC 3 regulations</li> <li>PFI/PPP projects in the UK</li> <li>Dispute resolution</li> </ul><p>This book is a vital reference tool and practical guide for lawyers and in-house counsels involved in the construction industry as well as project managers, quantity surveyors, construction contractors, architects and engineers needing advice from an experienced legal perspective.</p>