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John Curran

John Curran

UK 2026

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Practice Areas

John is a Partner at Indemnity. A leader in resolving complex Directors & Officers coverage disputes, John's practice also includes advising policyholders on disputed claims under the full spectrum of financial lines policies.

Career

John’s practice covers a wide spectrum of high-value and complex disputes under financial lines, Directors & Officers (D&O), contingent risk/tax liability and business interruption policies. John also has expertise in the resolution of reinsurance disputes on behalf of reinsured entities. He joined Indemnity in 2021 following five years at a Tier 1 policyholder litigation boutique, six years at DLA Piper, and 20 years at Clifford Chance.

While John now exclusively advises corporate and commercial policyholders on resolving complex or high value insurance disputes, he previously represented global insurers, brokers, and commercial/institutional policyholders in London and internationally. Ranked by Chambers & Partners as a leader in resolving complex coverage disputes, John is particularly recognised for his expertise in pursuing recoveries under Directors & Officers insurance policies.

John is qualified in both England & Wales and Hong Kong and is a solicitor advocate.

Professional Memberships

British Insurance Law Association ("BILA")

British Insurance Brokers Association ("BIBA")

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Insurance: Mainly Policyholders - UK-wide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
John Curran represents policyholders in sophisticated disputes across various commercial and financial lines of insurance. His expertise sees him advising clients from a range of sectors including property, life sciences and aviation.

Strengths

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  • John Curran is a very good lawyer. He is very good to deal with and understands the dynamics that clients have.

    Insurance: Mainly PolicyholdersChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • John is hugely knowledgeable on reinsurance.

    Insurance: Mainly PolicyholdersChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • John’s expertise and understanding of policy interpretation and dispute resolution has consistently delivered exceptional results for us. He provides clear, strategic and commercially sound advice.

    Insurance: Mainly PolicyholdersChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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