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Proximate Cause
Wednesday 25 February 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Online
Chris Abram, Nick Thomas AssociatesNick Thomas, Nick Thomas Associates
CPD
Summary
An in-depth examination of this fundamental principle of insurance and its effect on determining an insurer’s liability. Useful for anyone studying the IF1 or M05 subjects
Objectives
- Understand the concept of proximate cause
- Be able to explain themeaning of ‘chain of events’
- Understand the different nature of perils and the effect on concurrent causes.
- Be aware of how the doctrine of proximate cause can be modified
Content and Learning
- Definition of Proximate Cause, including a discussion of the phrase ‘chain of events’
- An examination of insured excluded and uninsured perils in an insurance policy andhow this is applied to losses involving concurrent causes.
- Using landmark case to illustrate how insurers sometimes modify the principle of Proximate Cause
- Interactive examples
Venue
Online event
CII Accredited
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Thu 19 Feb 2026, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Online
Rachel Hickson, Senior Claims Specialist - Aviation, Space and Marine,
CPD
