Fenchurch Law continues expansion of insurance claims disputes capability with Hunter appointment

Fenchurch Law, the leading UK firm working exclusively for policyholders and brokers on complex insurance disputes, has further expanded its team of specialist claims dispute lawyers with the appointment of Tom Hunter as an associate.

Tom joins the Fenchurch Law team with experience in financial lines claims defence work and coverage issues including advising on professional indemnity, D&O, E&O and banker’s blanket bond claims. In addition to supporting clients of the firm’s financial & commercial risks practice, he will also work on coverage disputes for clients of their professional risks and construction risks practices.

Managing Partner of Fenchurch Law, David Pryce said: “Tom’s appointment continues the expansion of our coverage dispute capabilities. His experience and knowledge of the financial lines space further strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional service to policyholders and their brokers.”

Tom joins from Reynolds Porter Chamberlain (RPC) where he was an associate in their professional and financial risks group. During his time with RPC he was seconded to Arch Insurance Europe, where he worked within their third-party claims team.


Fenchurch Law appoints Morris to strengthen financial lines insurance disputes team

Fenchurch Law, the UK’s leading firm working exclusively for policyholders and brokers on complex insurance disputes, announces the appointment of James Morris as senior associate.

In his role, he is specialising in representing policyholders with coverage disputes arising from financial lines insurances including professional indemnity, D&O, crime, cyber and warranty & indemnity.

David Pryce, managing partner of Fenchurch Law, said: "James brings to the team important experience from across the insurance industry including legal advisory work to insurers, adjusting major losses for an insurer and performing in-house advocacy for a leading insurance broker. His background and understanding adds further strength to our financial lines capabilities.”

James joins Fenchurch Law from JLT Specialty where he was legal and technical advocate, financial lines group. He spent a number of years at City law firm RPC where he was an associate in their financial risks practice. While in his role at RPC James was seconded to AIG’s financial lines claims team, where he adjusted both major and complex claims and losses.

James also sits on the British Insurance Law Association’s Under 35s Committee.


Fenchurch Law trainee to qualify

Marie Van Ingelghem

Fenchurch Law, one of the UK’s leading firms working exclusively for policyholders and brokers on complex insurance disputes are delighted to announce that Marie van Ingelghem will be admitted as a Solicitor on 14th June 2016.

Marie started her training contract with Fenchurch law in 2014 and qualifies in to the Financial & Commercial team, which is led by John Curran.

Before joining Fenchurch Law in 2014, Marie worked as a Claims Advocate in the City office of a leading global insurance broker.

Marie is a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute Claims Faculty and holds a Certificate in Insurance (CII Claims) qualification.

John Curran, FinCom team leader, said: “We are delighted that Marie will qualify this month. Fenchurch Law has grown considerably over the last 12 months, and retaining Marie with her first rate claims broking experience, and her commitment to putting policyholders first, allows us to continue strengthening our team.”