Kizzy has broad experience across insurance law. She advises in in property damage, accident & health, insolvency, debt recovery and commercial litigation.
Experience
- Practicing in complex domestic and commercial property damage recoveries, litigation and indemnity disputes across both the Sydney and Melbourne offices.
- Exposure to complex commercial claims including property damage, motor, contract works, temporary permanent disability, large loss, builder’s warranty and bushfire claims.
- Acting for insurers in pursuing multi-million-dollar recoveries relating to both domestic and commercial property damage claims across a number of jurisdictions with a focus on complex AFCA and tribunal matters.
- Advising insurers on issues involving the ICA including fraud, policy interpretation, non-disclosure and misrepresentation.
- Providing indemnity advice on policy response with respect to life insurance, pre-existing conditions, benefits for accidental death, TPD and income protection benefits, as well as drug, alcohol, mental health and illegal act exclusions.
- Negotiating and settling litigation matters running and delivering cost effective solutions.
- Sourcing and instructing experts, forensic accountants and factual investigators.
- Negotiating recoveries from vulnerable customers.
- Working as a Litigation Specialist in short-tail claims for six-months in-house at a national insurer.
- Negotiating outcomes with claims involving difficult customers, media threats and AFCA disputes resulting in a nomination for a Spirit Award.
- Operating multiple claims systems and processes.
- Training module completed in handling of claims lodged by vulnerable customers.
Awards and Recognition
Best Lawyers in Australia 2023-2025
Ones to Watch | Insurance Law
Memberships
- Law Society NSW
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