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Litigation Insurance

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Litigation Insurance in United Kingdom

Costs shifting makes adverse costs the dominant quantifiable exposure.

How can litigation insurance work in United Kingdom?

Costs shifting makes adverse costs the dominant quantifiable exposure. That can shape which exposures dominate — loser-pays costs shifting, security for costs applications, costs budgeting — and therefore which structures may be considered. Availability, admitted status and enforceability of any instrument depend on the forum and on policy terms, and are confirmed matter by matter, subject to underwriting.

Key points

  • Potential risk: Loser-pays costs shifting.
  • Potential risk: Security for costs applications.
  • Potential risk: Costs budgeting.
  • Structure may follow the procedural rules of the forum, not the parties' nationality.

Common risk types

Content slot — the exposures that recur in this forum.

Relevant products

Content slot — the structures most often used here and why.

Key considerations

Content slot — procedural, regulatory and enforcement points to confirm before proceeding.

Enforcement

Content slot — how recovery and enforcement affect the insurable position.

General information only. This page is not legal, financial, investment or insurance advice. Any insurance is subject to underwriting and to the terms of the policy wording issued.

Confidential assessment

Tell us what is at risk.

Outline the dispute, the exposure and the capital involved. We review matters in confidence and revert on whether risk transfer is likely to be available.

Submitting information does not create cover, bind any insurer or constitute advice.