Insurance

Recent Work

Instructed on behalf of insurers resisting a claim brought under a contractor’s PI cover in relation to the Wembley stadium project.
Instructed on behalf of a contractor in proceedings against insurers relating to the scope of a policy indemnifying losses arising out of unpaid invoices due to employer insolvency.
Proceedings concerning brokers' negligence in relation to scope of policy coverage under a construction credit insurance policy.
Advising on the applicability of exclusion clauses under insurance policies vis a vis defective construction work.
Appearing for Contractors in relation to High Court proceedings in respect of “Claims made” policy.
Representing Trade Contractors in respect of dispute over Contract Works insurance policy.
Junior counsel experience in relation to claims under insurance policies including professional indemnity policies, NHBC policies, the Zurich Building Guarantee and home insurance policies.
Acted for a large insurance company in connection with a £750,000 claim by home-owners for the cost of reinstating an old barn which had burnt down in a fire.
Acted for the NHBC in claims against builders who have failed to comply with the NHBC Rules.

Due to the inherently risky nature of the construction process, insurance has a huge part to play within the industry for the parties trying to manage their risk exposure whether through professional indemnity cover or through insurance obligations under the contract. As a result, disputes arising from the breadth of the construction industry often have an insurance question at their heart, or have an insurer behind one of the parties.

Members of Keating Chambers regularly advise at all stages of litigation and arbitration as to the meaning and effect of insurance pertaining to the construction industry, both insofar as this may affect the obligations of the parties under the construction contract but also in the context of claims by and against insurers and re-insurers and brokers.

Further Information
For further information on how our members can assist you, please contact the Director of Clerking, Paul Cooklin or Senior Clerk, Nick Child in the first instance on +44 20 7544 2600. The teams of Clerks will be pleased to advise you on the member of Keating Chambers appropriate to your requirements.