In-depth - ATE insurance: Don’t miss out on ATE opportunities

One certainty of the pandemic is that it will lead to a rise in litigation. History tells us that, in times of recession, people and organisations turn to the courts to resolve disputes or recover losses, and there’s no reason to think it will be any different this time. With this in mind, Sharon Brown asks what can brokers do to mitigate the risks facing corporate clients and their directors?

At some point, one of your commercial clients will pursue or defend a legal claim. This could be in relation to any one of many legal issues, such as breach of contract, intellectual property rights, professional negligence, insolvency and employment. The list is almost endless. 

When disputes start, the legal expenses incurred in resolving them can be substantial and pose a significant financial risk for a business. In the UK