EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

James is known for his thorough understanding of all case law and legislation regarding DBI and providing clear and concise advices. He has superb negotiation skills and secures favourable outcomes for clients in relation to claims, recoveries and underwriting while adhering to the Model Litigant Guidelines.

James has presented risk management seminars and training to claims staff and assisted Government in drafting legislation relevant to DBI.

Throughout his career, James has always been proactive about adding value through continuous improvement and is always looking for ways to innovate to improve efficiencies and value to his clients. 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

In his 25 years of practise James has successfully acted for nearly every private and government DBI insurer in Australia including VMIA in Victoria and icare in NSW. He has:

• Advised in relation to all facets of DBI including thousands of claims ranging up to several million dollars
• Recovered over $10 million for DBI insurers pursuant to both subrogated claims and underwriting securities such as indemnities and bank guarantees
• Acted on behalf of DBI insurers in hundreds of tribunal and Supreme Court appeals, including numerous cases which have set favourable precedents for DBI insurers
• Advised in hundreds of underwriting applications
• Drafted DBI policies for numerous insurers
• Drafted releases, indemnities and contracts to reduce claims exposure
• Assisted in drafting legislation relevant DBI.