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We are trusted advisors to the insurance sector, working alongside insurers, policyholders, brokers and public bodies, with over £1 billion of clients’ reserves under our stewardship.  We help our clients manage risk early, provide excellence in claims resolution and post risk support. Our clients choose and stay with us because of our extensive sector knowledge, accessible advice and our commitment to delivering exceptional service every time.


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Policy drafting services

Our policy drafting services provide a cost effective solution to ensure your policies respond in the way that underwriters intend.

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Non-payment of insurance premiums during Covid-19

Where cash flow has slowed, some businesses may look for “quick wins” and decide not to pay insurance premiums, but this is not always straight forward.

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Browne Jacobson joins prestigious voice of the UK InsurTech community

We are a partner of Insurtech UK, an alliance of over 50 InsurTech startups.

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SMCR: EFFECT

‘SMCR: EFFECT’ is a unique legal services offering that enables FCA-regulated firms to give effect to the SMCR rules and to manage the potential HR and employment law consequences.

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What our clients say....



Thank you so much for your work on the project. You really have gone the extra mile and made a significant financial impact on the business. We could not have completed the work without you.

Head of Technical Wordings, London Market Insurer


High quality and very responsive, with leading client service.

James Pilgrim-Morris, Head of Claims, Hiscox UK and Ireland

What the directories say...



Browne Jacobson are an extremely polished and professional firm. They present themselves impeccably and their capabilities are admirable. The individuals working for the firm are extremely respectable and clearly immensely knowledgeable. Overall, they exude trust.

Legal 500 2021


A very close knit insurance focused team with top notch skills across the full gamut from coverage through regulatory to corporate. You get as good if not better than a magic circle service.

Legal 500 2021

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Broker Insight event

Catch up with our Broker Insight on-demand video. With many intermediaries looking to buy, sell or seek external investment, we explored the elements of a successful M&A transaction.

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Legal updates

Gosden and another v Halliwell Landau and another [2021] EWHC 159 (Comm)

This claim addressed the question, of when the date for assessment of damages in cases of negligence should be determined and shows that when appropriate the Courts will depart from the default position.

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Contribution claims post settlement – Percy v Merriman White & David Mayal [2021] EWHC 22 (Ch)

This claim addresses the question of whether a collateral defence can be raised to a claim for contribution following a settlement under the Contribution Act 1978 (“the Act”) and the apportionment of liability for negligence between a solicitor and a barrister.

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Insurance Annual Review 2020-2021

In our review of developments in 2020 and analysis of some of the important issues on the horizon in 2021, we share insights that we hope will enable you to rise to the challenges, and make the most of the opportunities, which lie ahead across various sectors and lines of business.

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Latest opinions

Employers liability for practical jokes in the workplace

The extent of vicarious liability has been tested by the courts again and this time in relation to employees engaging in horseplay and practical jokes.

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Impact of Covid-19 upon level of fine

Two cases have considered the issue of Covid 19 as part of the sentencing exercise. In the most recent, failures by a principal contractor Modus Workspace, who design and refit refurbishments, led to a £1.1 million fine after an engineer was injured from a fall from a roof.

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Credit broking: know your permissions

To operate lawfully, firms that broker credit to consumers by way of business must be registered with and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

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Does Ossett United FC’s decision open the floodgates for claims by injured sports players?

Ossett United FC is a football club based in Yorkshire, playing in the Northern Premier League. On 12 November 2019, they lost a claim for damages brought by Rees Welsh, a semi-professional player from an opposing team.

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