Peter van den Broek

Casualty / Property / Product liability / Product recall / Engineering insurances / Construction damages / Coverage disputes / Policy review.

Peter litigates in cases concerning material damage and related coverage issues on general liability and property or technical insurances. These cases include for example product liability claims and fire and construction related claims.

Furthermore, Peter his practice concerns product safety and product recall, in which he represents both manufacturers and insurers and the drafting of insurance policies and advice on (international) policy disputes.

Peter is lecturer at the PO-course Current Events in Liability Law at the VU Law Academy. He is a member of the VASR (Association for Liability and Compensation Law), NVVW (Dutchs Association for Insurance Science), ABC (Amsterdam Exchange Club), BCTV (Exchange Club Technical Insurances) and the ABBS (Amsterdams Exchange Brand Society).

Peter is a member of Recall Solutions, a partnership between loss adjustment agency Sedgwick, Bex* communication consultancy and law firm Kennedy Van der Laan. A unique combination of three product recall specialisms. A one-stop service desk that is available to you 24/7 to meet all your needs in case of an acute food or product safety issue, or at the preparation for or aftermath of a recall.

The Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - Insurance - Tier 1

Kennedy Van der Laan advises on EU and Dutch financial regulation relating to insurance, as well as handling claims concerning casualty, property and engineering, and reviewing policies. The firm has a strong focus on claims and policy drafting, and clients include insurers, both domestic and international, insurance brokers, pools and loss adjusters. As a member of the international network of Global Access Lawyers, the firm has access to global expertise in insurance and liability law. The insurance practice is led by Chris van Dijk, Frits van der Woude, Peter van den Broek, Erik van Orsouw and Petra Oskam, with Jan Broekhuizen leading the regulatory insurance team. Marit van der Pool specialises in both defence and coverage work in professional indemnity and directors’ and officers’ liability matters.

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Peter van den Broek

Chambers Europe 2023 - Insurance - Ranked

Peter van den Broek specialises in contentious coverage mandates, with a particular focus on business interruption and product liability disputes. He also acts for clients on professional indemnity matters. "Peter has a great track record. His work is very good and he is solution-oriented."

The Legal 500 EMEA 2022 - Insurance - Tier 1

Reflective of Kennedy Van der Laan‘s presence in the insurance market, it generates mandates from a wide variety of clients, notably insurance companies active in the Netherlands, insurance brokers, loss adjusters, insurance brokers and corporates. The firm is highly active in insurance regulatory matters (an area that is led by Jan Broekhuizen), and it also provides assistance with policy drafting and reviews of policy wording. In addition, insurance claims are another key pillar of the practice; a name to note in this space is Peter van den Broek, whose workload includes international claims and construction-related coverage disputes. Frits van der Woude focuses on policy disputes and professional indemnity claims, and he is also an expert in in D&O liability and professional liability. Chris van Dijk and Petra Oskam are particularly well-known for their personal injury expertise. Erik van Orsouw is another experienced practitioner at the firm.

Chambers Europe 2022 - Insurance - Ranked

Peter van den Broek specialises in dealing with contentious coverage mandates, with a particular focus on business interruption and product safety disputes. One interviewee praises his "ability to brainstorm informally with clients."

Chambers Europe 2021 - Insurance - Ranked

Peter van den Broek assists with recourse disputes and construction liability claims. One interviewee comments: "He is commercial, responsive and enthusiastic."

The Legal 500 EMEA 2020 - Insurance

The team at Kennedy Van der Laan 'provides practical solutions' and also stands out for its 'strong personal relationship' with clients. The firm has a strong record in advising on all aspects of Dutch and European financial services regulation applicable to insurers, brokers and other insurance distributors, as well as assisting with claims and reviewing policy wordings. The 'experienced' Peter van den Broek specialises in product recall. For corporate insurance matters, Jan Broekhuizen is the name to note and Erik van Orsouw leads on work with insurance brokers and intermediaries. Also recommended are Chris van Dijk, Frits van der Woude, Petra Oskam and senior associate Mark Wisse.

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‘Peter van den Broek: experienced, efficient, not only a lawyer but also a trusted adviser.‘

Chambers Europe 2020 - Insurance - Ranked

Peter van den Broek handles coverage disputes and drafting policies on behalf of prominent insurers. He is also noted for advising on technical damage claims regarding property or construction. One interviewee says that "he is not only doing what you are asking but is also an adviser," adding: "He will persuade me not to do something; he is very open about things because he knows the business and what is relevant."

The Legal 500 EMEA 2019 - Insurance

Kennedy Van der Laan 'has a pragmatic approach, focuses on priorities, and is a great partner'. Peter van den Broek is recommended along with Frits van der Woude and associate Mark Wisse. Senior partners Erik van Orsouw heads the insurance and liability practice and Chris van Dijk has a focus on claims relating to personal injuries. AIG, Zurich, Chubb, and AON are clients and recent work includes advising on large claims in the construction industry; various regulations and advice on insurance and liability issues in connection with the use of asbestos and the insurance implications of product recalls.

Chambers Europe 2019 - Insurance - Ranked

Peter van den Broek often handles construction and product liability cases, as well as advising on policy drafting. Clients appreciate that he has a "pragmatic approach and is focused on priorities," as well as being "solution-oriented and going the extra mile."

Chambers Europe 2018 - Insurance & Liability - Ranked

"Peter van den Broek has a growing profile in the market, with strong expertise on insurance matters in the construction sector. His focus includes technical damage and property claims, as well as product liability cases."

The Legal 500 EMEA 2018 - Insurance & Liability

"Kennedy Van der Laan’s practice handles all kinds of insurance, including directors’ and officers’ (D&O) liability, personal injury and medical malpractice. Group head Erik van Orsouw is supported by Chris van Dijk, Frits van der Woude, Peter van den Broek and Jan Broekhuizen. AIG and Zurich are clients."

• Advised a multinational insurance company in a coverage dispute in relation to a major cross-border property issue.
• Advising several insurance companies with issues relating to coverage disputes, design & construct policies.
• Assisted a Dutch energy & infrastructure company and it’s joint venture partner in a high-profile insurance and liability case. Strategic legal advice included GL and pollution liability policies, CAR insurances and third party liability.