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Failing to Raise Coverage Defenses in a Denial Letter: A Comparison Between the Consequences under English and Israeli Law

Clyde & Co–  U.K – Adv. Michelle Radom Levitan, Sharon & Co  –  Israel – Adv. Sharon Shefer    Differences between legal systems regarding the rights and obligations of parties to an agreement, may have particularly significant consequences in the insurance industry. This is especially true where a primary insurer is subject to Israeli law […]

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Uncontrolled Use of AI – court guidelines 

Uncontrolled Use of AI – court guidelines Ronit Warshai, Adv.  Levitan, Sharon & Co. The use of AI programs such as ChatGPT and similar tools has rapidly become a popular research resource for legal matters. The legal system consists of vast amounts of written material, including statutes, regulations, judicial decisions, and academic articles, all of which AI systems

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Class Action Costs Under Review: Israeli Supreme Court Signals Tougher Approach to Costs in Class Actions

On April 13, 2026, the Israeli Supreme Court delivered an important judgment in Renault S.A.S. v. Ganot (Civil Appeal 22239-04-25), addressing the long-standing approach of Israeli courts toward awarding legal costs against unsuccessful plaintiffs in class action proceedings. The ruling may prove significant for insurers and businesses operating in Israel, particularly in sectors frequently exposed

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Non Performance in COVID-19 Time : Force Majeure, Frustration of Contracts and Insurance

The COVID-19 pandemic caused businesses and individuals the inability to fulfil contractual obligations, led to a partial performance of the contract or delay thereof etc. Most commercial contracts include Force Majeure clauses which allocate the of risk of events that may suspend or excuse contractual non-performance.[1] Being the creation of the parties, every clause will

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Adv. Ronit Warshai

Ronit is actively engaged in the fields of Professional Indemnity, commercial litigation, Agricultural claims, D&O insurance disputes and Real Estate. In the past fifteen years, Ronit has specialized in insurance disputes. Her work involves litigation in various fields (Professional Indemnity of Accountants, and other various claims of Professional Liability, Agricultural claims and others).

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What you should expect from a cutting-edge Insurance & Reinsurance Lawyer

What you should expect from a cutting-edge Insurance & Reinsurance Lawyer Adv. Sharon Shefer   Adv. Keren Marco   Adv. Yael Navon   Insurance and Reinsurance are perceived by the outsider as traditional, not very exciting Legal areas.   However, the in-house counsel of an insurance related entity, as well as underwriters and actuaries, know that there

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How to do business in Israel- Insurance & Reinsurance Country Comparative Q&A

 Insurance & Reinsurance Country Comparative Q&A Israel Adv. Rachel Levitan How is the writing of insurance contracts regulated in your jurisdiction? The Insurance Contract Law, 1981 (hereinafter: The Contract Law) regulates the format and the content of insurance contracts. An insurance contract must be in writing and the proposal form must be attached to the

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