Gilbertson Davis LLP Arbitration Chambers

Toronto Reinsurance Arbitrator
David Alderson, LL.B, LL.M
Experienced and Qualified Arbitrator

Qualified, Experienced and Independent Arbitrator
Competitive Hourly Rates Offered, plus facilities and HST
Good Availability for Arbitration Hearings

Serving All of Ontario & Elsewhere in Canada From Toronto Office
Sole Arbitrator – $450.00 per hour, plus HST*
Lower Rate if Disputes About $1 Million or Less

David Alderson has reinsurance law practice experience in Canada, Bermuda and London, England, and offers appointment as a sole arbitrator and panel arbitrator in both domestic and international reinsurance arbitration. He is an Experienced, Independent and Qualified Arbitrator. He has been appointed sole arbitrator by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in commercial arbitration matters and regularly sits as an arbitrator in commercial arbitration matters.


Background

David Alderson has acted for and represented ceding insurers, reinsurers, retrocessionaires, brokers and other intermediaries and has provided coverage and claims advice and representation in relation to many types of reinsurance agreements and arrangements, including quota share, excess of loss, treaty and facultative agreements. He has advised and acted in a wide range of reinsurance matters.

His preferred reinsurance arbitration appointments include, but are not limited to, aviation risks, broker’s liability, catastrophe, directors’ and officers’ liability, environmental coverage, marine risks, political risks, product liability, property and casualty, special risks and war risks.

David Alderson undertook postgraduate insurance law studies in England, and has first-hand experience in the world’s largest reinsurance markets located in London and Bermuda, providing detailed knowledge and experience of both Canadian and global reinsurance markets.

Speaker & Panel Member

The ADR Institute of Ontario announced that “Part 2 (Nov 7) of our panel discussion series will feature leading experts David Alderson, Marvin Huberman and Todd L Archibald, focusing on core principles and key concepts of Arbitration and Med-Arb”.

David Alderson, an Ontario Dispute Resolution Professional, participated as a panel member on November 7, 2024.

Appointment and Availability Enquiries

To make enquiries about appointment or availability of an Arbitrator please contact:

Nancy Napolitano, Office Manager and Arbitrators’ Assistant on email: nnapolitano@gilbertsondavis.com or by telephone 416 979 2020 ext. 238; or

The Intake Coordinator on email: info@gilbertsondavis.com or by telephone 416 979 2020 ext. 233.

* Sole Arbitrator – $450.00 per hour, plus HST (does not include Panel Arbitrator, or a Sole Arbitrator that becomes a Panel Arbitrator)
Lower Rate if Disputes About $1 Million or Less