Experience
Jess is an highly experienced insurance litigator, specialising in insurance litigation and advisory work for Australian and international insurers. Her expertise includes life insurance, total and permanent disability (TPD), income protection, professional indemnity, public liability, product liability, policy interpretation, indemnity disputes, coverage advice and the defence of personal injury claims.
Jess acts for insurers across a range of sensitive and high-value claims, with particular experience in complex liability disputes, disability benefit claims, fraud and misrepresentation matters, and investigations.
Clients value her thoughtful legal analysis, practical mindset, and collaborative approach. She is regarded for delivering strategic, tailored advice that responds to clients' legal, commercial, and situational needs.
Recent Cases
- Advised insurers on complex indemnity and liability disputes, including TPD, income protection, and life insurance claims.
- Successfully represented insurers in litigation, achieving favourable outcomes and cost orders in complex disability and fraud matters.
- Drafted detailed submissions to AFCA, addressing regulatory compliance, policy interpretation, and dispute resolution.
- Provided strategic advice on section 29(2) Insurance Contracts Act issues, including misrepresentation and non-disclosure.
- Coordinated surveillance and evidence gathering in sensitive claims, delivering tailored, strategic solutions for insurer clients.
- Acted for insurers in multi-jurisdictional litigation, managing pleadings, evidence, and advocacy in Courts.
- Provided insurer training on regulatory updates, fairness obligations, and emerging litigation risks.
- Advised on recovery actions and subrogated claims across property, casualty, and financial lines of business.