A household insurance policyholder leaves his home to go to work without setting the burglar alarm. Whilst he was out, his new tumble dryer overheats and causes fire damage to the kitchen. In what circumstances may the insurer legally reject a fire claim?

Adam was bitten by a stray dog in Africa. He washed his wound in a pond and a week later he became very ill with a high temperature. Initially, the local hospital treated him for malaria and later treated him for the fever following the dog bite. Adam died in hospital. What is the proximate cause of his death?

Tim is a local insurance broker. He has authority to receive premiums for a personal lines insurer and earns commission from the insurer for sales. Paul, an elderly customer, asked Tim for advice regarding his personal insurance requirements and to assist with completing the proposal form for household insurance. In these circumstances, who, if anyone, is Tim's principal?

The branch of law particularly relevant when handling negligence claims is

John owns stock that he intentionally insured for £15,000, although the full value of the stock is £18.000. His insurance policy has no excess and is subject to a pro rata condition of average. In the event of water damaging
£6.000 of John's stock, how much will the insurer pay for a valid claim after the application of average?