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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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          16 May 2019

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          16 May 2019

          RT @DWF_Insurance: Daren Charlton looks at the the High Court's consideration of a 'lost years' claim in a living mesothelioma claim in Hea…
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          16 May 2019

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          13 May 2019

          RT @DWF_Law: We are delighted to be shortlisted for Law Firm of the Year at the 2019 #lawyerawards @thelawyermag https://t.co/NGIfMAZelQ
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          18 April 2019

          RT @DWF_Values: Our volunteers from @DWF_Insurance were proud to get involved with @IICF_UK and @Ecclesiastical for the One City Disability…
          Legal Insight

          100% success fees, ATE premiums & informed consent: Court of Appeal hands down highly anticipated judgment in Herbert v HH Law (2019)

          04 April 2019

          The Court of Appeal has today (3 April) handed down judgment in Herbert v HH Law Ltd (2019) providing important guidance in relation to success fees and ATE premiums payable by claimants post LASPO. William Mackenzie and Simon Denyer explain the judgment and consider the important implications for solicitors operating in the claimant market.
          Legal Insight

          Shorter working month in February brings lower claims volumes while longer term trends remain stable for RTA but reducing for EL/PL

          25 March 2019

          The release by Claims Portal of the data for February allows an updated assessment of latest trends affecting lower value injury claims.
          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

          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
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          DWF Sonar Claims

          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.

          DWF Adjusting

          DWF Adjusting

          DWF Adjusting is a global business providing professional negligence-related adjusting, construction, engineering and legal expertise to insurers and underwriters involved in the construction, building and surveying sectors.
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          Track and trace your asset portfolios with our intelligent and flexible, cloud-based, Pinpoint software built on our robust platform, EvoSuite.
          DWF Claims

          DWF Claims

          DWF Claims is a global claims management business specialising in the management and administration of all classes of commercial lines claims.
          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.
          DWF Forensic

          DWF Forensic

          DWF Forensic is a team of experienced, qualified forensic accountants and investigators, with ‘Big Four’ accounting expertise. 
          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.
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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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          04 APRIL 2019

          100% success fees, ATE premiums & informed consent: Court of Appeal hands down highly anticipated judgment in Herbert v HH Law (2019)

           Related People: Simon Denyer

          The Court of Appeal has today (3 April) handed down judgment in Herbert v HH Law Ltd (2019) providing impor...

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          25 MARCH 2019

          Shorter working month in February brings lower claims volumes while longer term trends remain stable for RTA but reducing for EL/PL

          The release by Claims Portal of the data for February allows an updated assessment of latest trends affecting...

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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...

          • Related topics Liability, Costs, Local Authority
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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

           Related People: Laura Segger

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

          • Related topics Commercial Insurance, Professional Indemnity
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          12 FEBRUARY 2019

          Superintendencia in Peru says that Claims Made Clauses are void

           Related People: Iftikhar Ali

          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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