Policy wording advice
When insurance claims are made, the wording of the insurance policy can come under the most intense scrutiny. Preparing for the future and for unexpected events is essential – policyholders and their insurance brokers need to be completely confident that their policies fully protect their businesses and assets without ambiguity. It is crucial that they have access to an expert eye and an in-depth understanding of risk mitigation and policy coverage, with the ability to review policies from every angle.
At Fenchurch Law, our experience in and understanding of the insurance market is unrivalled. Our expert team of specialist insurance solicitors is available to review, comment on and critique policy wordings and extensions for policyholders and their brokers. We understand the importance of the service we provide in this area and every member of our team is committed to ensuring that policyholders and their brokers understand the very precise and specific meaning and implication of every clause and detail of their policies in order to avoid future misunderstandings and insurance coverage disputes.
This in many ways a ‘preventative’ service. A highly expert, detailed review of an insurance policy at the outset to identify any potential issues and areas of concern can have a significant impact in mitigating potential difficulties that could occur in the event that a claim is made under the policy.
The breadth of expertise and knowledge within our team means we are uniquely placed to review insurance policy wordings and ensure insurance contracts are clear, fair and well-understood, with our extensive experience acting for policyholders complemented by valuable insight gained by many of our solicitors in prior insurer-side roles.
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Northern Coverage Symposium 2024
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Case study
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A multinational oil and shipping company in an insurance coverage dispute in relation to the theft of its cargo in Libya.
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The owner of a global luxury hotel group with locations in Dubai, Mauritius, Rwanda, South Africa, Mexico, Morocco and Australia, regarding its Covid BI losses, which exceed US$200m.
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A leading online gaming provider in a dispute over the application of deductible and aggregation provisions in its E&O insurance policy, in a claim arising from a class action in the Middle East.
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A civil works contractor, represented by our team in a coverage dispute relating to the construction of one of the world’s longest cable-stayed bridges, in Central America.
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A high-profile international cricketer in a dispute with his casualty insurer arising from injury which prevented him from participating in the Indian Premier League.
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An offshore investment fund in a coverage dispute with its D&O insurers concerning indemnity for a £30m claim by investors for alleged negligence/breach of fiduciary duties by its directors.
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The owners of a Ukrainian wind farm, pursuing a €150m claim under a political violence policy, following the Russian invasion.
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