Temple continues to support claimants pursuing substantial professional negligence claims across a range of practice areas, including complex property transactions and family law proceedings. The following recent matters illustrate the breadth of cases in which Temple has provided After the Event insurance to mitigate adverse costs risk and enable meritorious claims to proceed. Professional Negligence […]

By Tom Watkins, Senior Underwriter Estimate read time 2 minutes 24 seconds Professional negligence claims have traditionally centred on established professions such as solicitors, accountants and architects. However, an increasing number of disputes now involve advisers whose roles sit alongside or support major transactions, projects and regulatory processes. Surveyors advising on complex valuations, compliance consultants […]

By Tom Watkins, Senior Underwriter Estimate read time 3 minutes 2 seconds The extension of fixed recoverable costs has altered the way professional negligence claims need to be assessed at the outset. For claimant solicitors, the margin for exploratory investigation is narrower and early funding decisions carry greater weight. The emphasis is now on disciplined […]

By Lisa Fricker, Head of Solicitor Services & Quality Assurance MHFA England has launched an initiative called ‘My Whole Self’, which is a campaign for workplace culture change. MHFA England wants employers to create cultures where people feel safe to bring their whole self to work, if they choose. Teams that feel safe and connected […]

By Bipin Regmi, Senior Underwriter Estimate read time 4 minutes 57 seconds As most claimant solicitors would agree, allegations of fundamental dishonesty (FD) have become an increasingly common litigation tactic used by defendants in personal injury and clinical negligence cases. Defendants sometimes raise FD allegations to place undue pressure on claimants, often with limited consequences […]

By Shelley Carrick-Forrester, Underwriter Estimate read time 4 minutes 37 seconds Determining a client’s future care needs and long-term loss is one of the most significant responsibilities in clinical negligence work. In high-value cases in particular, early assumptions about care, accommodation and future support can shape valuation, negotiation strategy and even underwriting comfort for years […]