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Clinical Negligence


Specialist cover for complex medical negligence cases


Protect clients from risk in clinical negligence claims

From diagnosis failures to surgical errors, Markel's ATE policy provides essential protection and peace of mind, with expert support and no upfront costs.

Explore how a partnership with Markel would benefit your team - you can either:

What makes Markel different?

When your clients' lives are impacted by medical negligence, Markel helps them access justice confidently and affordably.

Designed to meet the needs of both claimants and solicitors, supporting clients to pursue claims arising from medical errors, surgical failures or negligent care.

Helping to reduce the stress of running complex clinical negligence cases for your law firm by building in an early free assessment.

Robust, responsive legal expenses cover with fully delegated authority - you're free to run your cases, your way.

Why choose Markel ATE Clinical Negligence?

Tailored cover that adapts to the varied and evolving nature of clinical negligence, ensuring comprehensive protection at every stage.

With no upfront premium, your clients can focus on their recovery and case outcome without financial stress.

Our dedicated legal team works closely with you to provide agile underwriting, fast decisions and ongoing support throughout complex litigation.

What cover is available?

We've designed our clinical negligence ATE policies to give your law firm choice around which of our products best suits your client portfolio and business model.

We offer support with:

  • Surgical negligence
  • GP misdiagnosis
  • Birth injury/obstetrics
  • Nursing or care home neglect
  • Dental negligence

Our ATE cover includes the following as standard:

  • Up to £300,000 limit of indemnity*
  • Hybrid cover for court fees and on disbursements*
  • Disbursements cover - no reporting requirements
  • Failure to beat Part 36 cover - no reporting requirements
  • Interim/interlocutory cover
  • Multi-defendant cover

*Subject to scheme terms and conditions

As an 'A' rated insurer, we support your clients with value-added benefits as standard, helping them make the most of their clinical negligence ATE policy. These include:

  • Quick, flexible decision-making from experienced underwriters
  • No premium due unless case in successful
  • Built-in early risk assessment with evolving clinical claims from medical experts
  • Online policy and claims administration

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    Francesca Barry

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    Kaushal Sampat

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We believe long-term relationships are built on great customer service, trust and integrity

Find out more about our Clinical Negligence solutions and how we can help your firm today.


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