As a claims recovery specialist for an insurer or TPA, I am exposed to a wide range of claim processes, systems, and procedures ( third party administrator). So, here are my recommendations for improving the efficiency of the claims recovery process. What is the Recovery of Insurance Claims?  Insurance Claims Recovery is a legal phrase […]

One of the best ways insurers can mitigate claims costs is to increase recoveries. Claims recoveries is simply collecting the cost of the claim from the at fault party. An example is when a tenant’s vehicle hits a roller door. The insurer pays for the repairs and then has to attempt to recover the repairs […]

Our Director, Adam Stewart and our Customer Relationship Manager, James McGuire were in Sydney attending the Insurance ClaimsTech Summit –  – the country’s leading claimstech event putting the spotlight on the latest challenges in the sector, as well as innovations and tech tools to streamline claims handling, effectively communicate with customers and achieve operational efficiency.  […]

The team at ADC Legal are experts in Insurance Law and Debt Recovery.  Our aim is to provide you with the best legal advice and quickest recovery, at a cost that is better than our competition. Simply put, our goal is to make your life easier. At ADC Legal, we foster a culture of excellence […]

By Mohammad Khashefi LLB (Hons)  Owners corporations and insurers in Victoria and whoever was waiting for the changes to section 18 of the Owners Corporation Act 2006 (Vic), section 18 of the Act is now changed! There is no longer a requirement for a special resolution to be passed for owners corporations to be able to commence […]

Whilst some customers will respond to the debt recovery techniques employed by your business or a commercial debt collection agency, others need an even firmer approach to persuade them to settle outstanding invoices. This is where legal proceedings can have the best impact.  Here are 6 reasons why you should outsource your debts to a legal […]

By Amy Dillon, Law Clerk ADC Legal   In Australia, interest can be awarded to a Plaintiff to compensate the Plaintiff for the time it took the Defendant to pay the amount outstanding. There are two types of interest that may be awarded, pre-judgment and post-judgment interest. Each State and Territory have different legislation and rules which apply when calculating interest. This article will look at interest rates in Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales.   Victoria  […]

Written by: Mohammad Kashefi, Solicitor, LLB (Hons), GDLP.    In ancient periods, some governments provided a risk guarantee for merchants against the perils of the sea, attacks by enemies or bad weather conditions. According to Livy,1  in 215 BCE, during the war of Iberia, the Roman army was in urgent need of supplies.     The Republic of Rome […]

Written by: Mohammad Kashefi, LLB (Hons)    Finding the relevant law  There are many entities that would fall under the category of a public authority. Public authorities inter alia, include; councils, police and water authorities. In this paper, I will narrow down the focus on negligence actions against public authorities. In negligence actions, the relevant state law […]

The new financial year is here and there is no better time to review your cases and engage a reliable firm like ADC legal to take the next steps to litigation.   The claim may have already been through the usual recovery process, either internally, or with a “no win-no fee” agent, still no recovery. Whilst most […]