Submission Guidelines

The International Insurance Law Review is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and publishing excellence. Authors are advised to adhere strictly to the following guidelines:

General Submission Requirements

  1. Originality: Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. Articles should contribute to the field of insurance law with innovative perspectives or findings.
  2. Collaborative Contributions:
    • Articles must involve contributions from at least two authors from different countries.
    • A minimum of two country perspectives should be incorporated into the research.
  3. Subject Specificity: Submissions must strictly pertain to the subject area of insurance law.
  4. Plagiarism: All submissions must have a similarity index below 5%, verified through a recognized plagiarism detection tool.

Special Issue Submissions

For special issues, the following relaxed conditions apply:

  • Articles can be authored by a single author.
  • Multidisciplinary submissions are encouraged.
  • Plagiarism tolerance is up to 15%.
  • APC for special issues is £350.

Article Formatting

  1. Length: Manuscripts should be between 6,000 to 8,000 words, including footnotes, tables, and references.
  2. Structure:
    • Title Page: Title of the article, author names, affiliations, contact information, and ORCID IDs.
    • Abstract: Maximum 250 words, summarizing the objectives, methodology, and key findings.
    • Keywords: Provide 5–7 keywords relevant to the article.
    • Body: Organize into clearly defined sections (e.g., Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion).
    • References: Follow the Bluebook Citation Style (21st Edition).
  3. File Format: Submissions should be in Microsoft Word (.docx) format.
  4. Font and Style: Use Times New Roman, 12-point font, 1.5-line spacing, and standard margins (1 inch on all sides).

Submission Process

  1. Online Submission: All manuscripts must be submitted via the journal's online submission portal.
  2. Cover Letter: A cover letter must accompany the submission, addressing:
    • Relevance of the article to the journal’s scope.
    • Declaration of originality and absence of conflicts of interest.
    • Confirmation of adherence to submission guidelines.
  3. Supporting Documents:
    • Author Agreement Form.
    • Evidence of plagiarism check.
    • Ethical approval documentation, if applicable.

Peer Review Process

  1. Submissions undergo a double-blind peer review.
  2. Authors may be requested to revise their manuscripts based on reviewer feedback. Revised manuscripts must be resubmitted within 15 days.
  3. The editorial decision is final and will be communicated within 6–8 weeks.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

  • Regular Issues: £850 (payable after acceptance).
  • Special Issues: £350 (payable after acceptance).
  • Waivers and discounts are not offered, as the journal maintains strict quality standards.

Ethical Compliance

Authors are expected to comply with the highest ethical standards in research and publication. Any breach, including data fabrication, plagiarism, or redundant publication, will lead to immediate rejection and blacklisting.