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I lead the firm's Insurance team and have 30 years' experience of handling liability cases for insurers, self-insured PLCs and government bodies. These range from major property damage claims, through to high-value personal injury cases. In addition, I handle a wide range of insurance coverage disputes for insurers, companies and publically- funded organisations, as well as advising on risk transfer matters and the adequacy of their insurance arrangements.
I also advise on disputes between insurers and their insureds relating to insurance policy wording and coverage. In addition, I advise a range of health, PHI and life insurers on issues arising on claims and policy interpretation and coverage.
My work also involves acting for local authorities in respect of highway claims.
I have extensive experience of dealing with the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) on behalf of insurer clients in the context of policy disputes that have been referred to the FOS.
He takes a very intellectual approach and is extremely thorough.
Seminars:
I regularly conduct client training on insurance law matters to both insurers and insured parties.
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HXA v Surrey County Council
12/03/2021
GAD survey on public sector insurance
14/10/2020
Landlord’s recovery claims – beware of the terms of the tenancy...
21/04/2016
A recent High Court decision, Frasca-Judd v Golovina, examined the circumstances in which a landlord’s insurers can recover their...
Paying the penalty: liability for sporting injuries
12/04/2016
Compensation claims for injuries incurred during sporting events can give rise to difficult issues on liability, but can also...
Animals Act 1971: A systematic approach pays off
12/04/2016
A case which we recently defended successfully at trial in Bristol, Stringer v O’Connell and Baker, highlights the importance of...
Obligations to trespassers on local authority premises
18/05/2015
Many local authorities will face problems with trespassers on school premises. In Buckett v Staffordshire County Council, Judge...
Public bodies and independent contractors – Supreme Court rules on non...
06/11/2013
Local authorities and other public bodies could now be held liable for the acts of independent contractors, following the Supreme...
Mesothelioma claims - an insurance “black hole” for local authorities?
01/11/2010
The number of asbestos-related compensation claims being made in the UK is continuing to rise. Many local authorities are now...
Paul Taverner deals with the highest value and most complex of our cases. Paul is extremely approachable and has a great breadth of knowledge. Paul handles our most difficult customers with a patience and understanding that is second to none.