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Inspection definition What does Inspection mean? In litigation, inspection is the step after disclosure or discovery that lets the opposing party see and take copies of documents that have been disclosed. It covers hard‑copy and electronic documents (including ESI) and is usually satisfied by providing copies or access within a reasonable time and, where appropriate, in a usable electronic format. The right to inspect is subject to recognised exemptions, including legal professional privilege (advice and litigation privilege), without‑prejudice material, public interest immunity, confidentiality (often managed by redaction or confidentiality rings), irrelevance and proportionality. A party withholding inspection must state the grounds; unjustified refusal risks court orders,...
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Reinsurers’ Rights to Inspect Cedants’ Records under UK Law: Scope, Privilege, Proceedings and Practical Guidance
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reinsurance contracts, especially treaty arrangements, commonly contain inspection provisions giving the reinsurer a right to review the cedant’s books and records, to the extent those materials hold particulars of business written by the cedant that falls within the reinsurance. The ability to scrutinise a cedant’s books and records is a valuable mechanism for a reinsurer in a range of situations. For instance, if a reinsurer is uneasy about an account protected by a reinsurance policy, it will usually seek to carry out an inspection of the cedant’s books and records to check whether the cedant has observed every term of the reinsurance, notably concerning the nature and standard of the ceded portfolio. A further illustration is where a reinsurer wishes to keep under review a claim that might give rise to a substantial loss. In addition, a reinsurer (or a direct insurer) may wish to undertake an inspection in the setting of a delegated authority. Whether a reinsurer holds a right to inspect, the breadth of any such right, and the timing of its exercise are, however,...
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