Russell Cowie

Supervising Associate, Simmons & Simmons

Russell is a Supervising Associate in the Simmons & Simmons Insurance & Construction group, with a very broad experience in the insurance sector. Shortly after completing his training contract at a first tier insurance law firm, Russell was seconded to a market-leading insurer to take up position as Assistant Claims Counsel. This has afforded him extensive experience in advising both insurers and their insureds on a range of coverage matters and third-party liability claims, respectively.

As a specialist insurance practitioner, Russell advises on matters of professional indemnity, product liability (both medical and non-medical), construction and cyber insurance. He has a keen interest in complex risks emerging within the artificial intelligence landscape, and regularly publishes articles in Insurance Day and on the firm’s website, in relation to a range of legal topics.

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Product liability insurance for the construction industry

Practice notes

This Practice Note looks at what is product liability insurance is, and who needs it in the context of a construction project. It considers the protection offered by a product liability insurance policy to parties involved in construction and what it does, and does not, cover.

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