Law of Marine Insurance

The international marine transportation industry presents special challenges for insurers, both in terms of physical risks and the legal environment. This course will review the history of ocean marine insurance, examine the unique relationship between insurer and insured under admiralty law, survey the maritime industry to identify risks and analyze the various coverages available under hull, cargo, protection & indemnity, pollution liability and other specialized policies to address those exposures. Students will also explore regulatory aspects of ocean marine insurance and the role of reinsurance in the market. A paper is required.

Course Schedule

  • Date: Wednesday 6:30-8:30PM
  • Location: LB422

Course Information

  • Catalog number-Section number: 7786-10
  • Course Type: Seminar
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Credits (min/max): 2/2
  • Notes:

    The actual enrollment limit of this course is 18; 10 seats have been reserved for LL.M. and evening students. The requisite of Principles of Insurance has been temporarily removed to permit priority registration.

  • Subjects:

Enrollment

  • Enrollment status: Open
  • Current enrollment/capacity: 8/18
  • Reserve population/capacity: 0/0
  • Waitlist enrollment/capacity: 0/50

Grading

  • Grade basis: Graded
  • Satisifies Writing Requirement: No
  • Exam type: NO EXAM