Insurance: Coverage and Disputes

AB provides tailored legal advice for large corporate policyholders as well as smaller insureds. 

We act in complex, high-stakes disputes against insurers in all types of insurance coverage claims and matters. We rely on the talents of our exceptional litigators to identify the strategic options but in many cases, obtain favourable resolutions for our clients before and without the need for litigation.  

We also provide policy coverage advice required throughout various commercial settings, including when negotiating supply contracts, commercial lease agreements, and as part of business sales’ due diligence. 

If you find yourself with a claim that is uninsured, or below deductible, don't default to using your insurer’s panel firm. There are better, and unconflicted options available.

— Amanda Cefai, Principal

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Coverage Advice -

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Interpreting what is or is not covered under a policy is often critical to business, and can be highly technical. A coverage advice gives you the opportunity to proactively mitigate any exposure, and assess business risks more accurately - either for your own business, or as a part of due diligence.                   

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Insurance Declinatures -

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Insurers unreasonably delaying or denying claims can be a source of stress and hardship for any business. AB can help you understand your position and formulate a strategy to act against the insurer, and recover on your claim as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.             

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Under-deductible Claims

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With excesses of more than $500,000 now commonplace, there are an increasingly broad range of claims that are effectively not covered. The upside is that you retain the ability to choose your own lawyers - and AB can provide specialised, unconflicted, and cost-effective advice. 

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