Professional Liability Conference 2025: Loss of a Chance

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12 Nov 2025

Loss of a Chance in Broker Claims

Norman Hay v Marsh – claimants don’t need to prove they’d definitely have had cover – courts now assess damages based on the likelihood of securing insurance.

Notification Failures & Multi-Layered Cover

Watford Community Housing v Gallagher – “other insurance” clauses and brokers’ duty to ensure timely notifications across all layers.

Broker Duties Post-Insurance Act 2015

Hamsard v AE Insurance Brokers – disclosure obligations and whether brokers need expert evidence on standard duties.

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