Chambers Review
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Insurance - New Zealand
What the Team is Known For
Bell Gully has a prominent insurance practice representing many of New Zealand's major insurers and industry associations, as well as noted insureds. Its key clients include Fidelity Life Assurance, AIA New Zealand and Cigna Life Insurance. The insurance team regularly advises clients on non-contentious matters, including regulatory compliance and policy wording, as well as M&A matters in the insurance industry. The team is also prominent in claims work, handling complex court cases for a broad range of clients and often engaged to advise on substantial earthquake damage claims.
Strengths
Bell Gully has a team of highly skilled lawyers with extensive experience.
Bell Gully provides pragmatic advice that can be understood and actioned by our business.
Work Highlights
Bell Gully advised Vero Insurance New Zealand and a panel of local and Lloyd's insurers on Victoria University’s claim for damage to a large number of buildings on its campus in Wellington arising from the Kaikōura earthquake in November 2016.
Notable practitioners
Glenn Joblin is a key contact for clients.