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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.

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          Highlights from the 2018 Lloyds Rugby Sevens event

          16 May 2019

          Watch our video for a summary of last year's Lloyds Rugby Sevens event. This event is invite-only, but feel free to get in touch below to receive more information on the 2019 tournament.
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          Insurance Data Protection Update Seminar

          03 April 2019

          This seminar will focus on the recent developments in data protection and privacy law that have an impact on the insurance sector.
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          Visiting Occupier's Liability in the Real World – Have a Safe Trip

          28 March 2019

          This seminar will examine the nuances of the Occupiers' Liability Act by using real world practical examples to ensure that the Act is fully understood by all who attend.
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          Whiplash Reform Roundtable 2019

          28 March 2019

          The government's planned reforms of whiplash claims have successfully been brought forward in the Civil Liability Act. Our team of experts will offer a unique view and help you prepare for the changes and outline the behaviours that are already emerging.
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          Pensions, Investment, and Life Insurance Sector - Financial Crime Forum

          25 March 2019

          This quarterly roundtable will explore financial crime in the Pensions, Investment and Life Insurance Sector.
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          15 March 2019

          RT @DWF_Law: The Occupiers' Liability Act seeks to protect us from dangers within the environments around us, but it can apply to different…
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          15 March 2019

          RT @Maxismum11: Looking forward to next weeks Scottish Legal Awards where DWF are up for 3 awards - Lawyer of the Year (Jill Sinclair), Le…
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          15 March 2019

          RT @DWF_Law: Proud to see DWF Birmingham shortlisted for Law Firm of the Year as well as Mel Williams for Partner of the year at the @BhamL…
          Legal Insight

          Volume of litigated personal injury claims reduce again as reforms continue to impact

          13 March 2019

          The Ministry of Justice have concluded the published data for 2018 by releasing the figures for issued county court claims in Q4. It allows an updated assessment to be made of current trends in litigation of personal injury cases at the end of the calendar year.
          Legal Insight

          The UAE continues its strides to remain a hub for foreign direct investment

          11 March 2019

          After much speculation, late 2018 saw the adoption of laws opening a relaxation of foreign investment thresholds in UAE companies. While the international free zones in the UAE have long played a meaningful part in attracting foreign investment, where foreign investment thresholds do not apply, it is the UAE’s adoption of Federal Decree No. (19) of 2018 on Foreign Direct Investment (the “FDI Law”) which is the game changer for further FDI into certain sectors of the UAE’s economy
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          08 March 2019

          RT @DWF_Law: Join our seminar to understand the nuances of the Occupiers' Liability Act and its real world applications. Topics include def…
          Legal Insight

          The Construction Industry Council Model Mediation Agreement and Procedure

          28 February 2019

          The Construction Industry Council ("CIC") recently published a draft Model Mediation Agreement and Procedure for consultation. The CIC advises that it intends to publish the final documents early in 2019 (following closure of the consultation), and is also seeking to establish a panel of construction industry mediators to underpin those documents.
          Legal Insight

          MID reform the journey continues as European Parliament points to pragmatic solution

          28 February 2019

          In November DWF commented on the draft report on the Motor Insurance Directive (2009/103/EC "MID") of the Internal Market Consumer Protection Committee (IMCO) produced by Rapporteur Dita Charanzová. This month the proposals have been voted on and approved by the full Parliament. Amy Jeffs reviews recent developments.
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          26 February 2019

          Register for our Employer’s and Public Liability update seminar in Newcastle on 14 March to find more about issues… https://t.co/xTse4fBgN6

          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
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          Knowing a claimant is beneficial for any claims handler, no matter the case background. Our DWF Sonar service verifies claimant information through a comprehensive set of search tools, many of which are not accessible to legal advisers and claims handlers outside of fraud departments.

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          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.
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          DWF Forensic is a team of experienced, qualified forensic accountants and investigators, with ‘Big Four’ accounting expertise. 
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          DWF Advocacy is an expert, quality, streamlined advocacy service, operating as an alternative to the external bar - saving you money and making communication easier.
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          DWF Advocacy

          DWF Advocacy is an expert, quality, streamlined advocacy service, operating as an alternative to the external bar - saving you money and making communication easier.
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          13 MARCH 2019

          Volume of litigated personal injury claims reduce again as reforms continue to impact

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          The Ministry of Justice have concluded the published data for 2018 by releasing the figures for issued county court claims in Q4. It allows an updated...

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          11 MARCH 2019

          The UAE continues its strides to remain a hub for foreign direct investment

          After much speculation, late 2018 saw the adoption of laws opening a relaxation of foreign investment thresholds in UAE ...

          28 FEBRUARY 2019

          The Construction Industry Council Model Mediation Agreement and Procedure

          The Construction Industry Council ("CIC") recently published a draft Model Mediation Agreement and Procedure for consultation. The CIC advises that...

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          28 FEBRUARY 2019

          MID reform the journey continues as European Parliament points to pragmatic solution

          In November DWF commented on the draft report on the Motor Insurance Directive (2009/103/EC "MID") of the Internal Market Consumer Protection Commi...

          27 FEBRUARY 2019

          Claimant limited to portal costs following unreasonable exit from portal

          DWF has successfully restricted a claimant to fixed portal costs following a premature de...

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          20 FEBRUARY 2019

          Cameron v Hussain: Supreme Court allows insurer's appeal

          In 2017 we reported&nbs...

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          14 FEBRUARY 2019

          Perry v Raleys: Supreme Court considers the constituent elements of causation and loss in professional negligence cases

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          Yesterday the Supreme Court ruled in the case of Perry v Raleys on the correct approach to deciding a claim for ...

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          12 FEBRUARY 2019

          Superintendencia in Peru says that Claims Made Clauses are void

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          The Superintendencia in Peru is the financial and insurance regulator of Peru.  It has a significant and imposing role in the Peruvian insurance ...

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          04 JANUARY 2019

          Reports of substantial reduction in litigation rates for personal injury claims may be exaggerated

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          At the end of last year the Ministry of Justice released its quarterly litigation dat...

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          20 DECEMBER 2018

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          This week the Damages (Investment Returns and Periodical Payments) (Scotland) Bill received t...

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