EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Fiona has over 25 years’ experience in the Insurance and Financial Services sector, specialising in disputed disability, trauma, death and TPD claims advice and litigation on behalf of life insurers and superannuation trustees across various Australian jurisdictions.

She has conducted a number of major cases, several of which have become leading authorities in the Life Insurance sector.

She works with issues involving the Insurance Contracts Act 1984, policy construction, legislative interpretation, distribution problems, and compliance as well as underwriting and avoidance issues arising out of non-disclosure and misrepresentation.

She also provides advice to trustees and administrators on their obligations under trust deeds and relevant superannuation legislation.

Fiona is a regular presenter at industry events, such as ANZIIF's Annual Review of Life Insurance law, the ALUCA national conference and the ALUCA’s Claims Management Group on issues related to life insurance risk products.