Moray & Agnew’s in-depth knowledge of the insurance industry and understanding of its key drivers are derived from providing sensible legal advice tailored to our clients’ practical needs.
The firm’s specialisation in insurance law gives it a unique insight into legal and other issues faced by the Australasian and global insurance industry.
We act for the majority of Australia’s general insurers, together with boutique insurers, brokers, underwriting agencies, reinsurers as well as corporate and government insureds. General insurers from the United States, New Zealand and the United Kingdom regularly provide us with instructions.
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Insurance Law services
Builders Warranty
Moray & Agnew has the largest and most experienced builders warranty practice in Australia. Headed nationally by Partner James Collier, the…
Continue readingCatastrophic Claims
Successful management of very large claims requires particular expertise. Our catastrophic claims practice group is a dedicated team of experts who…
Continue readingDirectors & Officers
The Australian market for directors & officers insurance has matured substantially over the last 10 years; a decade which has seen…
Continue readingDust & Toxic Tort
Dust & toxic tort litigation is a highly specialised area of practice in which most Australian jurisdictions operate in accordance with peculiar…
Continue readingFinancial Institutions
The finance and insurance industry is the largest single industry sector in Australia. It is no surprise that policies covering financial…
Continue readingGeneral Insurance
The depth of our insurance knowledge means our expertise extends beyond mainstream insurance areas. We provide general insurance advice in diverse…
Continue readingHealth Law
Moray & Agnew boasts an experienced, respected and approachable team with an extensive track record in the management, and conduct, of…
Continue readingLife & Disability Insurance
Life and disability insurance claims are a specialised field requiring particular expertise. Such claims are subject to specific provisions under the…
Continue readingMotor Vehicle Law
The majority of lawyers within Moray & Agnew’s motor vehicle law practice group are accredited specialists in their field of specialisation.…
Continue readingProfessional Indemnity
Moray & Agnew’s professional indemnity team has handled thousands of cases for Australian and international insurers and their insureds. Claims range…
Continue readingProperty & ISR Claims
Moray & Agnew has particular expertise acting on claims involving property loss under contractors all risk, industrial special risks (ISR), property…
Continue readingPublic & Product Liability
Moray & Agnew’s dedicated public and product liability practice provides unparalleled experience and expertise in assisting insurers and insureds in claims…
Continue readingWorkers Compensation
The challenging and ever-changing area of workers compensation has always been a particular specialisation of Moray & Agnew. Moray & Agnew…
Continue readingGeoffrey Connellan operates across most insurance lines and is a highly experienced manager of all forms of insurance defence litigation. He attracts client praise for a variety of qualities, one source appreciating "his flexibility in terms of how he engages with the other side," another observing: "His experience and knowledge are so well respected that no one would have any concern about seeking his advice or opinion."
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Meet our Team
Managing Partner Melbourne
Bill Papastergiadis OAM
Tel: +61 3 8687 7358
bpapastergiadis@moray.com.au
MR & RC Smith Pty Ltd t/as Ultra Tune (Osborne Park) v Wyatt [2012] WASCA 110
Legal Directions
June 29, 2012
Decision of the Supreme Court of WA, Court of Appeal, delivered 21 May 2012 Overview This was an appeal against the…
Continue readingDual insurance: dealing with the absurdity
Legal Directions
April 24, 2018
Foster v QBE European Underwriting Services (Australia) Pty Ltd as Managing Agent for Lloyds Syndicate 386 [2018] In the recent decision in…
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