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.