Niranjala Benedict

Niranjala's financial lines practice focuses on coverage and defence in Professional Indemnity, Directors & Officers' and Management Liability claims. Niranjala acts in professional indemnity claims across a range of industries including building professionals, owners corporations, accountants, auditors, valuers, and real-estate agents. Niranjala also regularly acts in regulatory inquiries, class actions, and breach of directors' duties claims.  

Drawing on her background in insurer claims roles, Niranjala has managed large portfolios of professional and financial risk matters end to end. She is skilled in policy interpretation, coverage disputes, liability and quantum assessment, and reserving management. She also has a proven track record of working collaboratively with insureds, insurers, brokers and underwriters providing practical, commercially focused advice.

Niranjala's early experience as a plaintiff personal injury lawyer further strengthens her insight into litigation strategy and client advocacy.