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Insurance Disputes Lawyer

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Insurance Associate / Senior Associate | 3+PQE | London
An opportunity has arisen for an Insurance Associate or Senior Associate to join the London office of a highly regarded international law firm with an established and well-regarded insurance and reinsurance disputes practice.
The team acts on complex, high-value and often international matters, advising leading insurers, reinsurers and other participants in the insurance market.
This is an opportunity for an ambitious insurance lawyer to join a sophisticated practice handling interesting, commercially significant work, with exposure to a broad range of insurance lines and complex disputes.
The Work
The team advises on a wide range of contentious insurance and reinsurance matters, including:
- Coverage disputes and policy interpretation.
- Financial lines and D&O claims.
- Professional liability and professional negligence.
- Reinsurance disputes and arbitration.
- Political risk and political violence claims.
- Aviation insurance matters.
- Property and other complex commercial insurance claims.
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The practice also has experience advising on regulatory matters, policy drafting and issues affecting the wider insurance and reinsurance market.
The nature of the work provides lawyers with the opportunity to develop their technical expertise while working on sophisticated disputes involving major market participants and international elements.
The Clients
The team acts for a range of prominent insurance market clients, including leading international insurers, reinsurers and other industry participants.
The work includes complex, high-value disputes and international matters, offering exposure to clients operating across major insurance markets.
Who They're Looking For
3+ PQE insurance lawyers, with the firm open to both Associate and Senior Associate level candidates.
- A strong academic background, ideally including a 2:1 degree or above.
- Experience in contentious insurance, with exposure to a broad range of insurance lines particularly welcomed.
- Confident client-facing skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and communicate complex issues clearly.


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The firm is open to hearing from Insurance Associates and Senior Associates with experience in contentious insurance work.
The team is particularly interested in lawyers with a broad range of insurance lines experience, although candidates with a strong specialism in a relevant area may also be considered.
Interested in exploring the opportunity?
Ben Shepherd at Cursitor Recruitment is handling this opportunity and would be happy to have a confidential, informal conversation with insurance lawyers who may be interested in learning more.
Whether you're actively considering a move or simply curious about what else is available in the market, feel free to get in touch directly at enquiries@cursitor.co.uk.
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