Insurance & Reinsurance
Malins Chambers has a strong reputation in insurance and reinsurance law, acting for insurers, reinsurers, brokers, corporate policyholders, and individuals in both domestic and international disputes. Our barristers bring clarity and precision to this complex and technical area of law, offering clients specialist representation across the full range of insurance matters.
Our Expertise in Insurance & Reinsurance
We advise and represent clients in disputes involving:
Coverage Issues – interpretation of policy wording, exclusions, and conditions.
Claims Handling & Settlement – disputes over liability, indemnity, and delay in payment.
Reinsurance Disputes – facultative and treaty reinsurance, proportional and non-proportional arrangements.
Fraudulent & Dishonest Claims – acting for insurers and reinsurers in cases involving fraud or misrepresentation.
Professional Indemnity – including coverage for solicitors, accountants, surveyors, architects, and financial professionals.
Product Liability & Recall – disputes arising from defective products and large-scale claims.
Marine, Aviation & Transport – specialist experience in policies relating to shipping, cargo, and aviation.
Catastrophic & Complex Losses – advising on high-value and multi-jurisdictional claims.
Domestic & International Reach
Members of Chambers regularly appear in the Commercial Court, appellate courts, and arbitral tribunals in London, one of the world’s leading centres for insurance and reinsurance disputes. Our expertise also extends to offshore jurisdictions (including the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, and the Bahamas) and other international markets such as the Caribbean, Africa, and the Middle East.
How We Work
Advocacy – acting in litigation and arbitration at all levels.
Advisory – providing early-stage guidance to manage risk and avoid disputes.
Arbitration – representing parties or serving as arbitrators in major insurance and reinsurance disputes.
Why Choose Malins Chambers?
Our barristers are known for combining technical expertise with commercial awareness, ensuring our clients receive advice and advocacy that is not only legally sound but also aligned with their business objectives. Whether acting in a single-policy dispute or a multi-million-pound international arbitration, we deliver solutions that protect and advance our clients’ interests.