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Chris Wait

Managing Director

Chris began his insurance career in 1985 and has been specifically involved in Legal Expenses since 1992. He has been a significant force in the development of the ATE market being the individual underwriter who made decisions on many of the landmark cases, such as Callery v Gray, Sawar v Allam, Tilby v Perfect Pizza and Musa King v Telegraph Newspapers. 

He has personally introduced innovations such as deferred premiums and stepped premiums for ATE, and insurance backed employment schemes available to law firms. His influence has also been exerted in consultations with the Civil Justice Council and Department of Justice to develop the ATE market.  His understanding, passion and vision for this market are unrivalled.

As Managing Director he brings this energy, experience and care for customers to the leadership of Temple.  As an expert at delivering solutions, he is the role-model and standard-setter for all of Temple’s people. Temple’s customers have the benefit of this skilled and passionate market leader on their team, helping them find the best commercial solution to their and their clients’ needs.

Tel: 01483 514416
Email: chris.wait@temple-legal.co.uk

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