A series of insurance law reforms have recently been introduced in the UK following an extensive consultation carried out by the Law Commission and the Scottish Law Commission. These reforms resulted in the adoption of three new Acts of Parliament:

This article examines the recent reforms and provides an overview of key changes to UK insurance law. Due the importance of the international insurance market in London, these reforms will have a considerable effect outside the UK.

This article is part of the global guide to insurance and reinsurance. For a full list of contents visit www.practicallaw.com/insurance-guide.