Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws,this book provides valuable practical insight into both public supervisorylegislation concerning insurance and private insurance contract law in Poland. An informative general introduction surveying the legal,political, financial, and commercial background and surroundings of insuranceprovides a sound foundation for the specific detail that follows.The book covers all essential aspects of the law and regulation governinginsurance policies and instruments. Its detailed exposition includesexamination of the form of the insurance company and its reserves andinvestments; the insurance contract; the legal aspects of the various branchesof property and liability insurance; motor vehicle insurance schemes; lifeinsurance, health insurance, and workmen's compensation schemes; reinsurance,co-insurance, and pooling; taxation of insurance; and risk management andprevention.Succinct yet eminently practical, the book will be a valuable resource forlawyers handling cases affecting Poland. It will be of practicalutility to those both in public service and private practice called on todevelop and to apply the laws of insurance, and of special interest as acontribution to the much-needed harmonization of insurance law.