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            Working both in the UK and internationally we’re one of the largest specialist insurance teams in the UK and regarded as a national heavyweight. We offer our clients a complete solution, including coverage and litigation in both the public and private sectors.

            With consolidation both in the insurance and legal sector and ongoing regulatory change leading to a reduction in litigation frequency, the steps we have taken in recent years to diversify our offerings have enabled us to thrive in a changing market.

            DWF offer a range of claims and non-claim services to our insurance clients. We house a full service insurance team, handling thousands of outsourced motor, casualty, property and professional indemnity claims on an annual basis, whilst continuing to handle the most high value, complex and often sensitive claims for our clients. We are leaders in innovation, combining technology and service excellence.

            Our corporate and commercial service gives our clients a full service offering whatever their business needs and objectives.

            With investment in our non-contentious corporate insurance team in London, we have broadened our offering to the insurance market beyond claims.

            Our insurance and regulatory teams have been involved in some of the highest profile and sensitive claims this year, often with intense media coverage.

            Our clients include some of the UK's largest and well-known insurers, adjusters and corporates, including Aviva, RSA, Zurich, Chubb, Allianz, Direct Line and QBE, some of which stretch back over 20 years.

            Legal Insight - Covid-19: Risk, Reputation and Response

            Our Insurance services include

            DWF | Complex Injury

            Complex and Major Injury

            With the cost of large claims outstripping inflation by a significant margin, more than ever insurers need to be able to control their indemnity spend.

            Insurance

            Claimant

            Being involved in an accident and suffering a personal injury is unpleasant and stressful. You’re looking for a fast, accurate and efficient legal service.

            Healthcare | DWF

            Casualty

            Challenging the increasing risk from fraudsters operating within EL and PL claims requires a structured, vigorous and expert legal response.

            Data Protection Risks

            Our expertise in the practical application of data protection law in areas such as claims departments, underwriting and supplier management sets us apart.

            Energy

            Energy

            You need a legal team that isn’t just focused on fighting the fire, but committed to providing strategic solutions.

            Fraud

            Claim fraud continues to be the insurance industry’s greatest risk, costing insurers billions every year.

            Public Sector

            Local Authority

            We make sure that austerity and reduced budgets don’t leave you open to risk and public scrutiny.

            Marine & Trade

            Our Marine & Trade team is known for offering technical advice and facilitation of business relationships, as well as robust dispute and liability advice.

            Housing Claims

            The insurance sector faces key challenges in addressing increasing volumes of housing claims, greater scrutiny and rise in the number of fraudulent claims. 

            Mining and Minerals | DWF

            Mining Industries & Power

            We understand that an increased investment in infrastructure brings a rise in cross border disputes, as well as contract and negligence disputes and challenges in relation to litigation funding. 

            Motor

            Controlling the rising cost of claims whilst enhancing customer service is a key challenge. And a specialist legal team, delivering bottom line savings, is the answer.

            Police and prison law

            Police Care and Justice

            We help those that make a difference to society through our legal expertise and innovative approach.

            Product Liability & Recall

            In an age of global trade, product liability provides unique challenges which demand innovative solutions from a multi-disciplinary team. With expertise drawn from leading lawyers in various fields, we can efficiently resolve product liability disputes.

            Pensions

            Professional Indemnity

             Claims with merit need to be resolved in a speedy and cost efficient manner, while those without require a robust, cost-effective defence.

            Regulatory Compliance

            Regulatory, Commercial and Corporate Services

            Our team of regulatory, commercial and corporate legal experts assist insurer, intermediary, coverholders and service company clients to meet their commercial objectives and manage their regulatory requirements.

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            Webinar: Data Protection, Privacy & Cyber Security Update

            22 April 2020

            Join this online webinar for a detailed update covering the latest regulatory guidance from the ICO. 
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            31 March 2020

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            Legal Insight

            COVID-19 For Insurers: Risk, Reputation and Response

            30 March 2020

            The COVID-19 virus has dislocated every aspect of normal social, family and business life. There are no precedents. There is no guide as to how we should respond. The situation is fast-moving and extremely concerning. For insurers the challenges are enormous. Every class of business is affected.
            Legal Insight

            Force Majeure under Spanish Law and analogue figure

            26 March 2020

            Spanish legal remedies in case of force majeure or similar in Spain.
            Legal Insight

            HM Government's Proposed Wage Subsidy

            20 March 2020

            This article outlines what we expect that the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, will include within the Wage Subsidy to be announced today.  It looks at what other Governments have done and what the UK might implement.
            Legal Insight

            COVID-19 – Q&A for Employers (as of March 17th 2020)

            18 March 2020

            Listen to our webinar where we will discuss the main challenges facing employers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.  
            Legal Insight

            Australia - Coronavirus - A Workers' Compensation Perspective

            13 March 2020

            In the wake of the World Health Organisation (WHO) declaring coronavirus (COVID-19) a pandemic, employers across Australia and the world are navigating an ever changing landscape of issues for their businesses. From a workers' compensation perspective, employers should be alive to the risks that flow from employees contracting the virus.
            Legal Insight

            The hot take – a round-up of recent Costs news

            06 March 2020

            William Mackenzie reviews four recent Costs judgments and looks at the implications for future cases.
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            05 March 2020

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            05 March 2020

            RT @1CrownOfficeRow: Thank you @DWF_Insurance for hosting an engaging seminar on #AI in #Healthcare with Robert Kellar QC and Edite Ligere…
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            02 March 2020

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            Legal Insight

            Data protection challenges for connected vehicles

            28 February 2020

            The European Data Protection Board has published important draft guidelines, setting out some of the data risks and recommended solutions, involved in keeping personal data safe, within a connected cars environment.
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            18 February 2020

            DWF Law LLP and DWF Advocacy will present a Mock Trial on 12 March 2020 at 10am, re-enacting Ashraf v Al-Halal Supe… https://t.co/cSJlp4peIX

            Meet our team

            Glyn Jones

            • Partner // Head of Insurance

            Claire Bowler

            • Partner // Head of Insurance Sector

            Ian Slater

            • Partner // Head of Product Development & Innovation

            Charles Ashmore

            • Partner

            Derek Adamson

            • Partner // Head of Occupational Health and Casualty

            Kieran Walshe

            • Partner // Head of Professional Indemnity and Commercial

            Chris Lagar

            • Partner

            Nigel Teasdale

            • Partner // Head of Motor & Fraud

            Lorraine Carolan

            • Partner // National Head of Counter Fraud

            Dr. Steffen Ernemann

            • Partner
            Connected Services offers a range of stand-alone consultative services that complement our legal offering in each of our core sectors.
            DWF Advocacy

            DWF Advocacy

            DWF Advocacy is an expert, quality, streamlined advocacy service, operating as an alternative to the external Bar and traditional chambers - saving you money and making communication easier.
            DWF Costs

            DWF Costs

            DWF Costs provides expert direction in relation to all cost matters - from recovery through to negotiation, points of dispute, provisional assessments and detailed assessment hearings.
            EvoClaim

            EvoClaim

            Our market-leading, secure, cloud-based claims management software, ideal for claims, complaints and customer service. Settle claims quickly, reduce cost per claim and manage claim load with trend analysis, fraud detection and intelligent reporting.
            CIH

            CIH

             A new era of responsibility, transparency and risk mitigation for registered providers of affordable housing.
            DWF Forensic

            DWF Forensic

            DWF Forensic is a team of experienced, qualified forensic accountants and investigators, with ‘Big Four’ accounting expertise. 
            Pinpoint

            Pinpoint

            Track and trace your asset portfolios with our intelligent and flexible, cloud-based, Pinpoint software built on our robust platform, EvoSuite.
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