We act for major insurers, brokers, underwriters, insurance agents, corporations, government departments, self-insurers, claims handlers and individuals in all areas of insurance law in both advisory and litigious matters.
Our lawyers adopt a commercial and realistic approach for clients who have insurance law issues. Our purpose is achieving a commercial and cost-effective outcome at an early stage, after evaluating all options.
Our statistics reveal that less than 5% of our litigated insurance claims are determined by a judge or tribunal. Our expertise enables us to achieve cost-effective outcomes in insurance law claims within file reserves at an early stage, without a formal decision from a court or tribunal. However, if a negotiated resolution is not achievable we are expertly equipped to represent our clients in the formal process of litigation. We appear in all courts and tribunals, including defence of class actions. Our advisory work involves the provision of advice and guidance to clients on all aspects of regulation and compliance, as well as advice on indemnity and other issues.
Our insurance law expertise is recognised in:
- motor vehicle and transport
- property damage and recovery
- public liability
- professional indemnity
- products liability
- directors and officers insurance
- risk management (including compliance and regulatory issues)
- indemnity disputes
- fraud
- CCI/Life Insurance
The majority of our insurance clients are long-standing, reflecting our open communication policy. Effective communication is the cornerstone of our realistic approach to insurance law. Central to this approach is regular visits to our clients’ premises to provide direct advice. We also conduct workshops, training and seminars at our clients’ premises on current issues, legislative changes and other matters of concern.
Clients also benefit from our Litigation team’s proficiency in this area by receiving monthly insurance law reports and updates for their internal reporting requirements.