Legal & Insurance Advisory

Expert Legal &
Insurance Risk Advisory

Professional PI & Liability Assessment and Compliance Solutions for insurers and professionals across South Africa.

LexSolve Consulting (Pty) Ltd delivers independent and authoritative legal and insurance risk advisory services, specialising in professional indemnity, liability claims, and regulatory compliance.

Who We Are

About Us

LexSolve Consulting is a specialist insurance, legal and regulatory consulting practice focused on professional indemnity, liability and regulatory matters within the South African insurance market. The firm was established to provide insurers, underwriting managers, brokers and professional practices with independent, technically robust advice in matters where legal, regulatory and insurance considerations intersect.

Our work is rooted in deep technical insurance knowledge, litigation experience and regulatory expertise. We assist decision-makers with clear, defensible and commercially practical advice, whether in the context of claims, disputes, regulatory engagements or compliance obligations.

8+

Years Experience

LLB

Legal Qualification

LLM

Insurance Law

RE1/5

Certified

Mission

To provide clear, independent and defensible insurance and regulatory advice that assists our clients in making informed decisions, managing risk and resolving complex matters efficiently.

Vision

To be a trusted specialist consulting partner in the professional indemnity and liability insurance space, recognised for technical excellence, integrity and practical insight.

Our Approach & Service Philosophy

We strive to deliver the highest standard of service by:

  • Applying rigorous legal and technical analysis
  • Maintaining independence and objectivity in all assessments
  • Communicating clearly, concisely and timeously
  • Understanding our clients’ commercial realities and regulatory obligations
  • Remaining up to date with legal, regulatory and market developments

Our focus is not only on identifying risk, but on providing workable solutions that stand up to scrutiny by courts, ombuds and regulators.

What We Do

Our Services

We provide specialist, independent consulting services to insurers, underwriting managers, brokers, legal practices and other financial services providers operating in the South African insurance and regulatory environment.

Expert Assessments & Reports

Broker & Attorney PI Claims

We conduct thorough assessments and prepare expert reports on broker and attorney professional indemnity claims. This includes analysis of negligence, causation, quantum, policy response and regulatory considerations, with reports suitable for internal decision-making, litigation and dispute resolution.

Liability & Complex Claims

General Liability Evaluations

Independent assessment and reporting on general liability and complex claims, providing insurers and underwriting managers with structured, reasoned opinions aligned with policy wordings and South African law.

Compliance Solutions

PAIA & POPI Compliance

End-to-end PAIA and POPIA compliance services, including drafting of PAIA manuals, assistance with Information Officer registration, training, and support with annual PAIA submissions to the Information Regulator.

Regulatory Support

NFO, FAIS Ombud & FSCA

Assistance with matters before the FAIS Ombud, National Financial Ombud (NFO) and the FSCA, including drafting of responses, legal opinions and strategic guidance to mitigate regulatory and reputational risk.

Why Us

Why Choose LexSolve Consulting?

Independent, expert-level assessments

Legally sound and commercially practical advice

Strong understanding of insurer and underwriting manager environments

Clear, well-reasoned written opinions and reports

Our focus is not only on identifying risk, but on providing workable solutions that stand up to scrutiny by courts, ombuds and regulators. We partner with our clients to deliver reliable, defensible outcomes.

Our Founder

Meet The Founder

LJ

Luttie Jacobs

Founder | Legal & Insurance Risk Specialist

LLBLLM (Insurance Law)RE1RE5

Luttie Jacobs is an admitted attorney (non-practising) with LLB and LLM (Insurance Law) qualifications, specialising in broker negligence. With over eight years' experience within specialist insurance underwriting companies focusing on commercial, engineering, professional indemnity and liability insurance, he brings deep expertise in claims management and regulatory compliance. He holds RE1 & RE5 certifications.

Experience

  • Liaising with appointed attorneys on litigation matters
  • Drafting legal opinions and opinions on claim rejections
  • Managing and responding to FAIS Ombud, NFO and FSCA matters
  • Acting as Information Officer with responsibility for PAIA and POPIA
  • Providing legal, compliance and regulatory support within underwriting environments

This combination of legal, claims and regulatory experience allows the firm to deliver advice that is both technically sound and commercially aligned.

Reach Out

Contact Us

Get In Touch

Address

6 Swarthout Street, Vredekloof, Brackenfell, 7560

Business Hours

Mon – Thu: 08:00 – 16:30

Fri: 08:00 – 15:00

Closed on Public Holidays

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