Jason is a Special Counsel in Turks’ Life Insurance and Superannuation team, based in the Sydney office.
Jason advises life insurers on complex life insurance and superannuation matters, including disputed claims, superannuation death benefit disputes, anti-discrimination complaints and regulatory issues. He regularly acts in litigated and contested matters before AFCA, NCAT, QCAT, and State and Federal Courts across multiple Australian jurisdictions.
He has significant experience assisting insurers with regulatory reviews, systemic issue investigations and appellate matters, including appeals from AFCA determinations to the Federal Court. Jason also advises on policy interpretation, statutory remedies under the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth) and reinsurance disputes.
Jason brings valuable in-house experience, having held a senior role at TAL between 2022 and 2025, where he led legal teams across individual and group life insurance, litigation and external dispute resolution. Combined with multiple secondments to major life insurers, this experience enables him to provide practical, insurer-focused advice that balances legal, operational and commercial considerations.
Market Engagement & Recognition
Jason regularly supports insurer legal, claims and dispute resolution teams on complex life insurance claims, AFCA disputes, appellate matters and regulatory developments. He is also experienced in mentoring junior lawyers and providing training and support to insurer claims and legal teams.
