Centro de Documentacion de Fundación MAPFRE - Punitive damages and reinsurance : the American experience

Notes: Sumario: If international reinsurers are to appreciate fully the risk of assuming business in the United States, they must fully appreciate the doctrine of punitive damages in the United States. Several excellent texts deal with the theory and application of the doctrine of punitive damages and the substantive law on a state-by-state basis. The purpose of this article is not to provide such detail but, following a brief overview of the American legal system and conflict of laws issues, to provide an overview of the complexity of the doctrine, particularly as it relates to reinsuranceRelated records: En: The international journal of insurance law. - London. - Part 1, January 1994 ; p. 5-17Materia / lugar / evento: Responsabilidad civil Estados Unidos Derecho de seguros Punitive damages Reaseguro Liability Contrato de seguro Secondary titles: Título: The International journal of insurance law
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