Publications in “Insurance & Reinsurance”:
Insuring success – the overhaul of Switzerland’s Insurance Contract Act
Published in Jan 2012 by Zsuzsanna Kunszt and Christian Lang in Legal Week
An overview on selected topics in connection with the planned complete overhaul of the Swiss Federal Act on the Insurance Contract
Validity of conditions precedent confirmed by Supreme Court
Published in Jun 2011 by Dr. Christoph K. Graber in Expert Guides, Insurance and Reinsurance Lawyers, www.expertguides.com
The Federal Supreme Court has decided a long time disputed issue.
Underwriters’ Handbook
Published in Mar 2011 by Dr. Christoph K. Graber and Christian Lang in Clyde & Co LLP
Overview on selected aspects of Swiss insurance contract law
Zum Persönlichkeitsschutz bei Personenüberwachungen
Published in Dec 2010 by Dr. Hans-Ulrich Brunner in HAVE 4/2010, 391
Besprechung von BGE 136 III 410 (=Urteil des Bundesgerichts 5A_57/2010 vom 2. Juli 2010) betreffend Persönlichkeitsschutz eines Haftpflichtklägers (und seiner Ehegattin) bei Observation durch Privatdetektiv im Auftrag der Haftpflichtversicherung
Ausgleichsanspruch und Ausgleichsordnung – Die Regressregelung von Art. 51 OR
Published in Dec 2010 by Dr. Gion Christian Casanova in Zürcher Studien zum Privatrecht
Rules on Claims for Contribution: The Concept of Recourse under Article 51 of the Swiss Code of Obligations
Swiss banking and insurance: when a PI policy should not respond
Published in Sep 2010 by Dr. Christoph K. Graber and Martin Zaugg in IBA Legal Practice Division Newsletter
The article provides an overview of (potentially covered) liability claims and (potentially uncovered) claims for fulfilment of the assured’s contractual obligations under PI policies in the banking sector.
International risk, insurance and reinsurance review
Published in Sep 2010 by Dr. Christoph K. Graber and Christian Lang in InterContinental Finance
Short overview on recent developments in the Swiss insurance market.
Recent decision by the Federal Tribunal of Switzerland: Place of performance – limiting forum shopping
Published in Apr 2010 by Dr. Urs Feller and Marcel Frey in IBA International Litigation Newsletter April 2010
Assessment of the Federal Tribunal’s recent decision denying a Swiss reinsurer jurisdiction in Switzerland based on a claim of invalidity of contract because of dissent of a material contractual duty.
International Comparative Review of Cross Border Risks
Published in Oct 2009 by Dr. Christoph K. Graber and Christian Lang in Insurance Day
Review of the regulations of the provision of insurance services and of the implications for an insurer covering global risks
International Comparative Review of Subrogation Law – Switzerland
Published in Sep 2009 by Dr. Christoph K. Graber and Christian Lang in Insurance Day
Content: Examination of Swiss insurance law with a view to the recognition of subrogation rights, requirements for their assertion and their extent, duties of the insured and the bearing of costs
Forum Non Conveniens in Continental Europe
Published in Jul 2009 by Christian Lang in FDCC CLE Materials for Annual Meeting 2009
CLE Paper for Substantive Law Session at the Annual Meeting of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, held at The Homestead, VA, USA, July 26 to August 2, 2009.
Revamp of Insurance Act gives Swiss much to do
Published in Jul 2008 by Dr. Christoph K. Graber and Christian Lang in Insurance Day
Overview of the new introductions in the revised statute governing insurances, with a special focus on disclosure requirements, consumer rights and procedural measures
Haftung des Motorfahrzeughalters für Versorgerschäden seiner Familienangehörigen
Published in Mar 2008 by Dr. Hans-Ulrich Brunner and Dr. Urs Feller in HAVE
Diskussionsbeitrag zur Haftung für Versorgerschaden; Ablehnung einer Haftungserweiterung, insbesondere auch im Kontext der Motorfahrzeughaftpflicht mit direktem Forderungsrecht gegen den Versicherer
Reinsurance in Switzerland – The Legal Framework
Published in May 2005 by Dr. Christoph K. Graber in the International Reinsurance Review 04/05
Overview of the law and customary practices governing reinsurance in Switzerland and the supervisory requirements for carrying on business including an analysis of questions pertaining to the applicability of foreign law in international reinsurance relationships
Professional Indemnity Insurance after Enron
Published in Sep 2004 by Dr. Christoph K. Graber in IBA Insurance Committee Newsletter
Review of consequences drawn by insurers in the wake of recent economic developments, premium increases, hightend caution by insurers, more scrutiny in policy terms, risk selection and stricter auditor liability
Bemerkungen zur VVG-Revision aus europäischer Sicht
Published in Jun 2004 by Dr. Christoph K. Graber in HAVE, Retouchen oder Reformen, together with Prof. Dr. Anton K. Schnyder
Analyse zum historischen Hintergrund der VVG-Revision und zu gleichzeitigen europäischen Vereinheitlichungsbemühungen, deren Auswirkungen auf das Schweizer Recht, mit speziellem Fokus auf die vorvertraglichen Informationspflichten
Vertretung von Haftpflichtigen und Versicherungen
Published in Jul 1999 by Dr. Christoph K. Graber in Handbücher für die Anwaltspraxis, together with Prof. Dr. Anton K. Schnyder and Dr. Hans Bättig
Überblick über die sich stellenden Probleme, wie Interessenkollision, Prozessführung, internes Verhältnis Versicherung und Versicherungsnehmer, Kostentragung und Fragen der Rechtsschutzversicherung