
Insurance Litigation
Property Damage
We are one of the foremost practice groups in the country for representing policyholders in property damage claims, and we have acted for numerous substantial clients on major losses arising from a variety of insured perils.
Our expertise involves us addressing issues such as insurable interest, capital additions, Day One Basis valuations, reinstatement/indemnity disputes, betterment and underinsurance.
We are ready to back our judgment and have done so successfully on many occasions.
In addition, our experience in this field has provided us with access to a wealth of property and construction related experts. This makes us a formidable team when advancing property damage claims and assisting clients in obtaining a swift resolution to the issues affecting their property assets.
Recent examples of our work include:
- Niramax Group Ltd v Zurich Insurance Plc [2020] EWHC 535 (Comm) (property damage, moral hazard, non-disclosure).
- Endurance Corporate Capitals Ltd v Sartex Quilts and Textiles Ltd [2020] EWCA Civ 308 (property damage, measure of indemnity, reinstatement, betterment).
- Western Trading Ltd v Great Lakes Reinsurance (UK) SE [2016] EWCA Civ 1003, [2016] Lloyd’s Rep IR 643, [2016] 2 CLC 478; (property damage, measure of indemnity).
- Insurance Litigation – Overview
- Business Interruption
- Construction Insurance Claims
- Covid-19 Business Interruption
- Cyber Losses and Insurance
- Directors’ and Officers’ Liability
- High Net Worth Insurance Issues
- Product Liability
- Storm, Flood and Escape of Water Damage
- Trade and Credit Insurance
- Warranty Indemnity Insurance
Contact our Insurance Litigation Team
telephone: 020 7691 4000
or email: enquiries@edwincoe.com