A recent decision of a Standards Committee has cast doubt on insurers' ability to require a lawyer insured under a professional indemnity policy to insist on a discharge as a condition to settling a client's claim.
Read MoreThis September marks six years since the first Christchurch earthquake and there were concerns that insurers may seek to avoid claims by relying on the usual six year limitation period provided for in the Limitation Act
Read More[2016] NZCA 67, 14 March 2016
The Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Prattley Enterprises Limited v Vero Insurance New Zealand Limited [2016] NZCA 67 provides welcome certainty to insurers on the issue of validity of settlement agreements.
Read MoreAt Fee Langstone we’re experts in the field of insurance law. We are a team of skilled litigation lawyers, able to work with you to provide strategies and robust solutions, fast.
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