MinterEllisonRuddWatts focuses on representing international underwriters, brokers and insureds on their claims against local and international insurers, advising on regulatory investigations, health insurance claims and broker negligence. Andrew Horne and Nick Frith are the key contacts in Auckland, with Frith being described as ‘someone you can trust to do a really spectacular job’ and Horne specialising in commercial disputes, corporate and regulatory issues, financial services insurance as well as matters in the cyber and technology fields.

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Testimonials

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‘Fantastic people, awesome technology and amazing at keeping clients up to date with wider insurance developments and topics of interest. ’
‘Nick Frith is incredible, very responsive, goes out of his way to help. Someone you can trust to do a really spectacular job.’
‘Minters has excellent technical insurance knowledge which has been very helpful for us to call on for specialised advice. They provided very comprehensive advice.’

Key clients

Aon
AIA
Marsh
Southern Cross Insurance
Youi NZ
Medical Assuarnce Society New Zealand
Tower Insurance
Fulton Hogan
PIC Insurance Brokers
Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland Council

Work highlights

Acting for Marsh in a variety of claims, disputes and advisory matters, including E&O resolution and litigation legal services.
Acting for Medical Assurance Society in a variety of claims, disputes and advisory matters for the general, life and health insurance businesses.
Acting for a large New Zealand local government entity in all its insurance claims arising from potential liabilities for defective building works.