Providers of After The Event insurance to commercial ATE brokers, specialist litigation lawyers and litigation funders.
We provide innovative and flexible ATE insurance solutions to brokers, commercial lawyers and litigation funders enabling them to manage and mitigate the risks inherent in litigation.
Global’s insurance solution is supported by “A” Rated insurers.
About
Global brings together market leading figures from both the ATE and insurance markets to form an ATE provider which leads the market in its experience, knowledge and dedication to providing flexible and innovative ATE insurance solutions to the commercial litigation sector.
The Global team brings with it over 80 years of insurance experience and 100 years of legal experience. Our unique blend of legal and insurance experience makes Global the ideal partner for any ATE broker, specialist litigation lawyers and litigation funders.
Our People
PAUL JARDINE - NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Paul Jardine is a qualified actuary and has worked in the insurance industry for 38 years.
Paul spent his early years in insurance with Prudential Assurance where he qualified as an actuary. He then joined Coopers & Lybrand where he spent 9 years as partner advising clients predominantly in the Lloyd’s and London Market. Subsequently Paul left to join Equitas as Chief Actuary and later, Communications Director.
Paul spent the majority of his working life within the XL Catlin Group of Companies in senior leadership roles, as CEO of Syndicate 2003 and COO of the Catlin Group. During this time, he chaired the LMA for 3 years, was a member of the Council of Lloyd’s and was Deputy Chairman of Lloyds.
Mark Rhoder - Chief Executive Officer
After working legal private practice, Mark focussed his entrepreneurial skills on various sectors, including oil, accident management and latterly specialising in turn-arounds. Since 2001, Mark has worked in the After The Event insurance sector, firstly with The Law Society’s AccidentLine scheme and then Litigation Protection which he sold to DAS. After the sale, Mark joined DAS’ senior management team and operated at board level with overall responsibility for the ATE and Special Risks divisions.
Mark brings with him, a wealth of specialist commercial litigation experience, a deep knowledge of After The Event insurance and legal expenses insurance and very significant operational and senior management experience.
Denis Knight - general counsel
Denis has spent his entire career in law, firstly with Griffith Smith Dodd & Riley before moving on to Lawrence Graham, managing their litigation team. Denis has since underwritten for a number of leading ATE insurers.
Denis brings with him a wealth of experience of complex commercial litigation together with huge experience managing legal risks on behalf of ATE insurers and funders.
simon ware - chief financial officer
Simon has over 35 years experience in accounting and finance in a variety of industries and sectors including ATE insurance, private estates, premium automotive retail and a high-end hotel and restaurant.
Simon joined Global Litigation Limited as Head of Finance and Administration in July 2021 before being appointed a director and Chief Financial Officer in February 2023.
Simon is an approved person by the Financial Conduct Authority (Reference Number SXW00726) as a director of Global Litigation Limited (CF1 (AR)).
All Insurers ‘A’ Rated
Global is backed by a number of A rated insurers providing all of its policyholders with insurance backed by financial strength and security, exceptional service and high standards you can rely on.
Authorisation
Global is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”).
Corporate Responsibility Policy
Global carries on its business in an ethical and professional way at all times. It is committed to operating in accordance with a strict code of practice, ethics and values.
Global also requires its staff to behave accordingly and we ensure that every member of staff is fully committed to: -
• Providing our customers with exceptional service and professionalism at all times
• Upholding the highest standards of fairness, honesty, transparency and integrity
• Ensuring that we treat all of our customers with respect and in a compassionate and dignified way
• Following the best practice for anti-bribery and anti-corruption legislation
Our Environment
Global is committed to minimising the impact of its activities on the environment. It adheres strictly to an Environmental Policy and procedures designed to: -
• Integrate environmental issues into all strategic and operational planning decisions
• Continually measure and improve our environmental performance
• Raise awareness within the business by involving all staff in environmental planning
• Ensure that Global is able, so far as practical, to influence third parties with whom it deals to ensure that their goods or services are delivered in a way that is environmentally friendly and as close to Global’s standards as is possible
• Make efficient and environmentally responsible use of energy, water and other natural resources
• Ensure that the business operates its business by maximising the amount of recycling that it is able to achieve and minimising unrecyclable waste
• Minimise waste by ensuring that all operations are as efficient as possible
• Minimise the use of paper by operating, as far as is practically possible, a paperless business, maximising the use of IT for this purpose
• Encourage staff to consider the environment when planning transport, promoting the use of public transport, cycling and walking to work where possible
These commitments will be demonstrated and delivered through the introduction of suitable policies, procedures, practices and programmes.