Many insurance companies abide by uberrimae fidei in their contracts with policyholders – this Latin principle requires both parties to act in utmost good faith and insinuates that both parties will be completely honest with each other. Failure to meet this requirement can not only dissolve such contracts but also lead to insurance disputes.
If you find that:
You may wish to involve the services of insurance dispute solicitors. At Whitehead Monckton, our insurance solicitors are trained to resolve insurance disputes as smoothly as possible.
Whitehead Monckton’s insurance solicitors are equipped with the varied expertise to effectively represent claimants against insurance companies, regardless of the reason for the dispute.
We can assist in reducing the consequences of delayed settlement of insurance claims with creditors which can create other commercial problems, including insolvency.
We have also developed considerable experience in disputes between parties who work in the insurance industry itself – for example, if problems arise from delegated authority to write insurance policies or the accounting for policy premiums in such cases.
We can assist with a range of insurance disputes. Areas where we can advise include:
Policies can be rejected or avoided for a number of reasons, from misrepresentation to missing documentation. We’ll assess the situation in detail and gather as much information about the context as we can.
We approach matters of insurance law by using negotiation and mediation as much as possible – by speaking with both parties at length, we can usually reach agreeable conclusions.
You can always rely on Whitehead Monckton to put your best interests first. We offer jargon-free advice, explaining complex insurance law terminology in simple, accessible ways so you’re never left in the dark.
You can expect complete communication and transparency from our insurance lawyers, whether that’s regarding your case or the fees associated. Our legal fees will always be communicated to you upfront.
For expert legal advice regarding insurance law, call or email your local Whitehead Monckton branch today. We have offices in Maidstone, Tenterden, Canterbury, Ramsgate and Canary Wharf.
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