Connect with meJessica acts for insurers and insureds in general liability matters involving property damage, debt recovery and breach of contract claims. In pursuing clients’ interests in these matters, she regularly advises on common law negligence, fraud, indemnity, consumer law, contract law and interpretation of insurance policy issues.
Jessica is always client-focussed and strives to achieve positive outcomes while providing quality advice and minimising risk. Her extensive experience in working for insurers means she also understands the importance of insurers’ processes, procedures and business strategies in the context of managing claims.
She regularly delivers training to insurers on how to effectively manage the claims process.
- Acting for insurers in liability recovery and settlement claims.
- Acting for insurers in defended quantum disputes.
- Acting for insurers in product liability claims for liability defence and subrogated recoveries.
- Acting for insurers in property damage claims for liability defence and subrogated recoveries.
- Advising insurers in general commercial litigation matters, such as indemnity reviews and disputes, and fraud claims.
- Advising insurers on water property damage claims in VCAT under the Water Act 1989 (Vic).
- Acting for insurers on a wide range of property damage claims arising from major losses, including fires and water claims.
- Acting on behalf of insurers on claims involving goods damaged in transit.
Areas of Expertise
- Product Liability and Recall
- Property - Commercial
- Property Damage
Industry Representation
- Construction and Infrastructure
- Industrial and Commercial Property
- Manufacturing and Consumer Goods
- Professions and Business Services
Professional Affiliations
- Australian Insurance Law Association, Member
- Law Institute of Victoria, Member
- Women in Insurance, Member
- Victoria Women Lawyers, Mentor