Jacques is highly experienced in the field of professional indemnity. He works on a broad range of insurance matters, but with a particular focus on:
- Directors & Officers (D&O).
- Financial planners.
- Valuers.
Jacques services both Australian and offshore clients.
In the ever emerging field of D&O, Jacques' has significant experience advising on coverage issues such as large multi jurisdictional claims involving property damage, large scale defalcation of funds and price fixing claims including reinsurance issues. In addition, Jacques is also involved in APRA actions against company directors relating to disqualifications.
Following various high-profile collapses, turbulence has swept through the world of financial advisors and the area is undergoing constant change and development. Jacques has the expertise required in this environment with experience defending financial planners against ASIC investigations and FICS complaints.
Jacques also deals with a large range of claims against valuers and has recently been involved in resolving claims relating to large scale losses suffered by mortgage investors.