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ITIC is a leading provider of professional indemnity insurance to aviation and aircraft industry professionals in every specialist field of the industry. ITIC currently insures over 300…

This edition of the Wire follows a panel discussion at ITIC’s offices on the subject of the expert witness.  The panel included Andrew Squire, LOC Group Ltd; Keith Hart, Hart Marine…

These are ten golden rules drawn from ITIC’s experience of defending experts: 1) A lot of appointments are casual. If you are a professional then you should have terms and conditions. ITIC has…

ITIC has reported a case in which hull and machinery insurance underwriters commenced proceedings against a marine consultancy firm for alleged negligence in failing to properly review shipyard…

A yacht was involved in an explosion at a marina.  Following the incident an insurance claim was made by the owners of the yacht. The insurers appointed an expert to investigate the cause of the…

A firm of marine engineers regularly acted as experts in court proceedings. They had been approached by solicitors to assist in a potential claim relating to the engines of a pleasure craft. …

A vessel reported she was under attack from pirates off the coast of Aden. The pirates’ presence allegedly resulted in a fire breaking out on board the vessel and the crew abandoning…

One of the issues that can arise is whether it is the lawyers or their clients who are responsible for the fees. Clear terms of engagement should clarify the issue.  One firm of solicitors…

A firm of surveyors was appointed by an insurance company to investigate the cause of a fire at a factory in America. The cause of the fire was alleged to be a faulty forklift truck. Following a…

These terms and conditions are published for the general interest of members of ITIC acting as an expert witness in the UK. The specific requirements of individual businesses vary and accordingly no…