Appeal of decision with respect to attempted avoidance of reinsurance, with an extensive discussion of the duties of disclosure and the underwriting process. Court of Appeals held that a reinsured under an excess of loss reinsurance agreement did not owe its reinsurers an implied duty of care to underwrite ceded risks in a prudent manner. Available at Bonner & Ors v. Cox & Ors, 2005 EWCA Civ 1512 (Court of Appeal Civil Division December 8, 2005).
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