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Appleby

Insurance

Global Guide 2026 : Bermuda

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We are the leader for re/insurance in Bermuda with the only dedicated insurance and reinsurance team on island. Our practice involves advising on the establishment, regulatory compliance and business operations of re/insurance companies, as well as re/insurance managers and brokers based in offshore jurisdictions. We advise in all aspects of re/insurance, including catastrophe bonds, SPls, sidecars and other insurance-linked securities, in addition to capital raising, M&A and lnsurTech. Our team is well-established as the lead insurance practice on island with the most extensive portfolio of clients.

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Insurance - Bermuda

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Appleby has a globally renowned insurance practice. The team regularly represents international companies and insurance clients headquartered in Bermuda in non-contentious mandates spanning multiple jurisdictions, including key work for insurers and reinsurers in licensing, restructuring and insurance company formation. The firm is also particularly active in the insurance regulatory aspects of corporate and financing transactions, as well as advising on product launches. These strengths are complemented by the skills of the firm's dispute resolution practice, which is highly experienced in insurance disputes.

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Work Highlights

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  • Appleby represented Allianz in the formation of insurer Sconset Re.

Strengths

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  • Appleby has an amazing team and level of expertise.

    Insurance respondentGlobal

  • Appleby provides specialised expertise on all aspects of the requirements for captive insurance in the Bermuda market.

    Insurance respondentGlobal

  • Appleby has an excellent team of lawyers with broad and comprehensive experience.

    Insurance respondentGlobal

  • The firm is very good on Bermuda law.

    Insurance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Brad Adderley
    Brad Adderley

    Brad Adderley

    Bermuda managing partner Brad Adderley demonstrates extensive experience in the insurance regulatory space and often assists clients with insurance company formation and licensing work. He has additional experience acting for insurers and reinsurers on corporate and financing transactions.

    • Brad Adderley's experience and expertise in the insurance and reinsurance industry is unparalleled. He is a trusted adviser.

      Insurance respondentGlobal

    • He is very experienced in Bermuda law, works very hard and is very responsive.

      Insurance respondentGlobal

    • He can be counted on to lead his team and deliver on his promises.

      Insurance respondentGlobal

    • Brad is very senior at Appleby and is the insurance expert within the firm. He is very active in insurance matters. He is super-knowledgeable, responsive and incredibly helpful.

      Insurance respondentGlobal
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  • John Wasty
    John Wasty

    John Wasty

    John Wasty is global head of Appleby's insurance disputes team, combining this role with his responsibilities as Bermuda head of dispute resolution. His wide-ranging experience encompasses high-profile arbitration cases as well as disputes relating to regulatory remediation.

    • John Wasty is very client-oriented and very competent. He is a capable litigator and a key partner for our organisation.

      Insurance respondentGlobal

    • He is doing the really big-ticket work.

      Insurance respondentGlobal

    • John Wasty is a market leader in his field.

      Insurance respondentGlobal
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