Zelle LLP (JD Supra China)

Hailstorms have been occurring for centuries across the globe. However, some regions of the world, particularly southern China, seem more prone to these destructive storms. High-impact weather (HIW) is defined as weather that can impact safety, property, or socioeconomic activity. Because of the complex topography and monsoon circulation, hailstorms are a prevalent HIW in China. One study...

The recent Tianjin port explosion, like the 2011 Japanese earthquake and Thai floods, will lead to massive supply chain disruption. The impacted area included a high concentration of multinational and technology companies. The Tianjin area is home to 285 of the Fortune 500 companies, with the United States being one of the top origins/destinations of imports and exports. Master policies and...

We previously discussed in a June 10, 2015, guest article the basics of insurance underwriting and claim handling in China. In this article, we give an overview of the legal framework and relevant key issues in insurance coverage dispute resolution in China. Originally published in Insurance Law360 on July 14, 2015.

China is one of the largest and fastest-growing insurance markets in the world. It provides the global insurance and reinsurance industry with tremendous opportunities but also presents challenges with its unique legal and regulatory systems. Understanding this environment is a first step for global insurers and reinsurers who look to expand their presence in China. This article provides a primer

On Oct. 16, 2014, the Chinese Supreme People’s Court (“SPC”) issued its first antitrust decision since August 2008, when China’s Anti-Monopoly Law came into effect. In its lengthy opinion in Qihoo v. Tencent, the SPC provides important guidelines on litigating abuse of market dominance claims. Abuse of market dominance is a major cause of action in China’s limited number of private antitrust...