Physical damage to the insured property Directly caused by persons involved in a labour dispute resulting in a strike. It does not embrace expenses or financial loss suffered by the insured as a result of the strike.
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UK: The level of the index used in a weather derivative above or below which the writer of a call or put option starts to pay the holder. For example the strike on a weather derivative may be based on the excess of 100 Heating Degree Days.
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Strike lawyers
A relatively small group of plaintiff lawyers who specialize in prosecuting shareholder class action and derivative lawsuits. These lawyers have become extremely competent and effective in creating the potential for potentially catastrophic liability exposure to the defendant corporation and their directors and officers, thus resulting in. large settlement payments by the defendants.
Strike Through Clause
A clause providing that in the event of the insolvency of a ceding insurer, the reinsurer continues to be liable for its share of losses, which will then be payable directly to the insured rather than to the liquidator of the insolvent ceding insurer.
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REINSURANCE: A clause providing that in the event of the insolvency of a ceding insurer, the reinsurer continues to be liable for its share of losses, which will then be payable directly to the insured rather than to the liquidator of the insolvent ceding insurer. Also, See Also: “Reinsurance, Insolvency Clause.”
Strike through clause (Reinsurance)
A clause that provides a way for losses to be met in the case of a ceding insurer’s inability to meet them. This clause holds the reinsurer liable for a share of the losses, which are paid directly to the insured, bypassing the ceding insurer’s liquidator.
Strikes clauses
The Institute Strikes Clauses (Cargo) (1/1/82) cover loss or damage to cargo by: (a) strikers, lockedout workmen or persons taking part in labour disturbances, riots or civil commotions; and (b) any terrorist or any person acting from a political motive. Under the Institute War and Strikes Clauses (Hulls – Time) similar cover is included with the addition of damage by ‘any person acting maliciously. Shipowners face the prospect of cover being cancelled at short notice but voyages underway are permitted to complete their transit.
Strikes Clauses (Air Cargo ) 2009
Same as Strikes clauses (cargo)
Strikes Clauses (Cargo ) 2009
Strikes Clauses: This insurance covers loss of or damage to the subject-matter insured caused by strikers, locked-out workmen, or persons taking part in labour disturbances, riots or civil commotions, any act of terrorism being an act of any person acting on behalf of, or in connection with, any organization which carries out activities directed towards the overthrowing or influencing, by force or violence, of any government whether or not legally constituted, any person acting from a political, ideological or religious motive. Strike clauses only cover physical damage arising from the specified perils and not losses arising from delay or interruption of the transit. Two additional exclusions help to make this clear. (1) loss damage or expense arising from the absence shortage or withholding of labour of any description whatsoever resulting from any strike, lockout, labour disturbance, riot or civil commotion (2) any claim based upon loss of or frustration of the voyage or adventure. Duration (transit) clause is the same as under ICC-A, B or C.
Strong Gale
Wind having a speed ranging fro 31 to 47 knots (47 to 54 miles per hour, 76 to 87 kilometers per hours, according to Beaufort Scale. On the water high waves (23-32 ft), sea begins to roll, dense streaks of foam, spray may reduce visibility. On land Slight structural damage occurs, slate blows off roofs. Also refer, Gale.
Strtured settlements
Arrangement between the claimant and the defendant’s liability insurer whereby the lump sum payment for future losses is replaced by periodic payments for a fixed period or until the claimant’s death. They may be index-linked, varied or ‘structured’ during the period. The insurer uses the ‘lump sum’ to buy an annuity that funds tax-free payments to the claimant. The court has no power to order such a settlement (Damages Act 1996, s.2).
Structured Reinsurance
See: Financial Reinsurance, Finite Reinsurance, Limited Risk Reinsurance, Nontraditional Reinsurance.