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Insurance barristers, instructed directly.
When an insurer declines a claim or disputes cover, a barrister can advise on the policy and represent you.
At a glance
Coverage
Whether the policy responds to the claim.
Declined claims
Challenging refused or underpaid claims.
Policy interpretation
Disputes over conditions and exclusions.
Insurance disputes turn on the wording of the policy and the conduct of the parties. A barrister can advise policyholders and insurers on coverage, declined and underpaid claims, conditions and exclusions, non-disclosure, and the duty of good faith.
A barrister will interpret the policy, assess the prospects of a claim or defence, and represent you in court. Through Direct Access you can instruct a barrister directly, without going through a solicitor first.
Barristers are regulated by the Bar Standards Board.
Through Direct Access you can instruct a insurance barrister directly, without going through a solicitor first. Barristers are regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB).
When to bring in a barrister
An insurer has declined or underpaid your claim
There is a dispute about what the policy covers
You are accused of non-disclosure
Frequently asked questions
Can a barrister advise on an insurance dispute directly?
Yes. Through Direct Access a barrister can advise you on the policy and represent you in court, without going through a solicitor first.
My claim was declined, do I have to accept it?
Not necessarily. A barrister can review the policy and the insurer's reasons and advise whether the decision can be challenged.
What does it cost?
Barristers often agree a fixed fee for advice on coverage. There is no charge to enquire.
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