Pig-hunting lawyer commits insurance fraud, court told

In the face of “concrete evidence”, a principal lawyer lied to his insurance company about an incident that...

27 March 2025

By Naomi Neilson

NSW moves to prohibit ‘predatory and exploitative’ claim farming

A new bill seeks to prohibit so-called “claim farming” in Australia’s most populous...

19 March 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Minters partner takes Adelaide-based insurance team to Mills Oakley

A partner and his team have left MinterEllison for fellow BigLaw practice Mills Oakley, bolstering the latter’s...

24 February 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Hall & Wilcox to take 3 insurance partners and team from Holman Webb

National law firm Hall & Wilcox has moved to strengthen its insurance offering by appointing three partners across...

18 February 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

McCabes takes team of 10 from HBA Legal

Fast-growing BigLaw firm McCabes has bolstered its insurance ranks in Brisbane, taking 10 professionals from fellow...

13 February 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Wotton Kearney takes financial lines team from Clyde & Co

International law firm Wotton Kearney has moved to bolster its financial lines and ESG offerings with a partner and his...

03 December 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

HFW grows insurance practice in Sydney

Global sector-focused law firm HFW has bolstered its insurance group in Sydney with two special counsel, who join from...

21 November 2024

By Lauren Croft

When it comes to insurance, cheaper doesn’t mean better

While better deals on top-up professional indemnity (PI) insurance will be welcome news for local law firms, it’s...

27 June 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Kennedys adds 3 partners, team of 16 from Clyde & Co

Global law firm Kennedys has bolstered its insurance ranks in Melbourne with the appointment of three partners from...

03 June 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Class action filed against IAG after ‘millions’ impacted

IAG has been hit with a class action after millions of customers who renewed their home and contents insurance policies...

30 May 2024

By Lauren Croft

Can not insuring your dog cause legal issues?

With nearly half of Australia’s population embracing the joy of owning a pet dog, it’s alarming to note that a...

26 April 2024

By Grace Robbie

McCabes adds special counsel from Clyde & Co

National law firm McCabes has appointed a special counsel from BigLaw rival Clyde & Co for its insurance...

22 December 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Colin Biggers & Paisley adds 3 lawyers for its still-growing insurance team

National law firm Colin Biggers & Paisley has continued to swell the ranks of its insurance practice group, hiring...

25 October 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Colin Biggers & Paisley continues to bolster insurance practice

National law firm Colin Biggers & Paisley is moving to strengthen its market position in Queensland’s insurance...

23 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

McCabes adds Clyde & Co partner as new insurance principal

National law firm McCabes has appointed its 10th new principal for the year to date, adding a partner from global...

14 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Meridian adds insurance principal, senior associate

National law firm Meridian Lawyers has moved to bolster its insurance ranks, with the appointment of a new principal,...

17 July 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Insurance practices thriving as economy tightens

As insurance law practices continue to expand despite a declining economy, are full-service and insurance-specific...

28 June 2023

By Lauren Croft

Colin Biggers & Paisley adds senior associate for insurance team

Following the promotion of two to partner in the firm’s insurance team, national practice Colin Biggers & Paisley...

05 June 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Insurance risks for law firms utilising ChatGPT and AI chatbots

Two partners spoke to Lawyers Weekly about the insurance risks for law firms and in-house legal teams that come with...

02 May 2023

By Jess Feyder

Meridian hires insurance team from McCabes

National law firm Meridian Lawyers has moved to bolster its insurance practice group with the appointment of 14...

17 April 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy