Tom Papa

Tom is an English solicitor who represents global insurance companies in insurance coverage and defense matters in connection with property, energy, construction and professional negligence claims. He also has experience pursuing recoveries by way of subrogation claims and has a proven track record of recovery. Tom often acts on behalf of reinsurers/ the London market and advises on reinsurance coverage.

Tom was seconded to the London office of a German-based insurance company, where he was involved in supporting the claims team on a range of business lines. He has also been seconded to another global insurance company, focusing on a wide range of issues, including delegated authority, claims-handling, and TPA agreements.

Representative Matters

Representing reinsurer in COVID-19 coverage disputes with retrocessionaires

Representing insurers in multiple coverage disputes arising out of COVID-19 losses

Acting for reinsurers in several losses at windfarms in Mexico

Involved in Niramax v Zurich

Articles & Presentations

"English Law for U.S. Claims," Afternoon with Zelle in London, February 24, 2024, co-presenter