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Insurance law specialists protecting you and your business

From public liability through to professional indemnity, Ford Sumner’s specialist insurance law team can help you with your insurance issue.

We have represented New Zealand insurers on a diverse range of cases – including responding to policy claims, acting for insurers by appointment, writing and reviewing policy wording, advising insurers on regulatory compliance, and more.

Our specialist insurance lawyers also advise and represent individual policy holders dealing with insurers.

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Finding solutions for your insurance challenges

We quickly interpret policy terms after an incident and clarify coverage, exclusions, and next steps for you.

We represent insurers in claims to protect their reserves and reputations. We’ll defend you against liability, negotiate settlements, and handle all litigation.

We draft and audit your policy wording so that it’s clear and compliant, avoiding ambiguities that could trigger disputes.

We help insurers understand and comply with insurance regulations and with licensing, solvency, and consumer-disclosure rules.

We assess your corporate risk profile and recommend the optimal cover limits, endorsements, and insurance programme structure for your business, preventing any costly gaps.

We identify your operational exposures, and design risk-mitigation strategies and insurance programmes that reduce the frequency and size of claims.

We act for policyholders to resolve coverage disputes and defend against allegations of non-disclosure or misrepresentation, including through negotiation, mediation, or the courts.

We coordinate legal responses for insured organisations after a catastrophic event – including policy reviews, urgent notifications, preparation of claims, and continuity planning – to accelerate the organisation’s recovery.

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Insurance law: Legal updates and case studies

At Ford Sumner Lawyers, we care deeply about our local community and the impact of economic shifts and legislative changes. That’s why our team personally writes legal updates to share practical insights, keeping you informed and empowered in this constantly evolving landscape.

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