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Commercial Litigation

Why Choose Temple and How to Apply

Why choose Temple?

Temple have been offering delegated authority schemes since 1999 and our experience in the market is unrivalled, having been involved in almost all of the cases that have established the law in the area of ATE insurance including;

  • Callery v Gray [2001] EWCA Civ 1246 and [2002] UKHL
  • Sarwar v Alam [2001] EWCA Civ 1401
  • Tilby v Perfect Pizza, February [2002] MC 003838
  • Rogers v Merthyr Tydfil BC [2006] EWCA Civ 1134

Our Underwriting team consists of both solicitors, with vast commercial litigation experience, and insurance professionals which allows us to provide prompt decisions whenever they are needed.

Key features of Commercial ATE Insurance with Temple

  • We can offer full delegated authority
  • Premiums are deferred until the end of the case
  • We have a supportive approach in respect of offers that you feel should be rejected
  • We cover a wide range of commercial disputes
  • Premiums are stepped so that the cost is less if the case settles early
  • We seek to build relationships that are mutually beneficial
  • We make no charge for assessment of a case
  • Premiums are self-insured
  • We provide intelligent support through the life of policy
  • We make prompt underwriting decisions
  • Premiums are competitive and usually recovered in full
  • We have a pragmatic approach in respect of settlement negotiations
  • Insurance covers own disbursements (excluding own counsel's fees) as well as adverse costs
  • Full Part 36 cover is provided under all of our policies
  • You have direct access to experience Underwriters
  • Our cover is fully retrospective
  • There is a premium guarantee - If our premium is reduced at detailed assesment we will not ask your client to a make up the shortfall.

How to Apply

For further information about our Commercial ATE Insurance:

Download our Scheme Information Pack

Which gives further details of the scheme and its operation

 Download our Desktop Guide

Which provides a handy guide slim-line reference tool to ATE Insurance

Download our Proposal Form (pdf)

In order to submit a one-off application

Download and return our Solicitor Application Form (pdf)

If you wish to proceed with the scheme then please complete the application form and return it to us. On receipt we will arrange to visit you to discuss the finer details of the scheme and the expectations of each party.

If you would like a general chat about the scheme then please don’t hesitate to contact one of our Underwriters on 01483 577 877. Alternatively, please email us at ate@temple-legal.co.uk.

Our Underwriters will be happy to visit your offices to discuss the scheme in more detail.

We understand that it is your objective to exceed your clients’ expectations. We look forward to helping you to achieve this by aiming to provide the best litigation insurance protection for your clients.

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