Department profile
Bowmans

Insurance

Global Guide 2026 : South Africa


Bowmans

Rankings

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Insurance - South Africa

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Bowmans has a solid offering assisting clients with a range of insurance matters. The team advises on insurance transactions as well as regulatory matters. It also has experience handling D&O liability and negligence claims. The team often acts on behalf of policyholders, as well as insurers and reinsurers. It has further expertise representing clients in the aviation sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Bowmans advised Capitec Life on the regulatory aspects of its life insurance business.

Strengths

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  • Bowmans has shown great insights from a technical point of view without losing sight of strategy or a practical solution.

    Insurance respondentGlobal
  • Bowmans has, time and time again, been able to assist with all manner of complex issues, with exceptional results.

    Insurance respondentGlobal
  • A critical thing that distinguishes Bowmans is the firm's great commercial advice.

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  • Bowmans' understanding of the insurance business enables practical business solutions underpinned by outstanding knowledge and expertise.

    Insurance respondentGlobal
  • The firm adopts a practical problem-solving approach while still applying the letter of the law. It is able to articulate and solve for business risks in business language that is easy to understand.

    Insurance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Christine Rodrigues
    Band 2Christine Rodrigues

    Christine Rodrigues

    Christine Rodrigues is experienced in conducting policy reviews and providing advice on insurance regulations and support in transactions. She acts for a range of insurers and industry investors.
    • Christine Rodrigues' approach is both thorough and innovative, ensuring that all aspects of the issue are addressed effectively.

      Insurance respondentGlobal
    • She has an in-depth understanding of our market and needs, solving many business problems for us.

      Insurance respondentGlobal
    • Christine Rodrigues' knowledge of the insurance and reinsurance market in South Africa is exceptional. She is available and responsive and has a great team working with her and supporting her.

      Insurance respondentGlobal
    • She understands the needs and challenges businesses face and her advice is practical and concise.

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  • Band 3Claudia Jackson
    Band 3Claudia Jackson

    Claudia Jackson

    Claudia Jackson frequently advises clients on aviation and real estate-related insurance mandates. She is further well placed to assist with indemnity work.

    • Claudia Jackson is excellent and gives significant commercial advice.

      Insurance respondentGlobal
    • We get an amazing service each and every time from Claudia Jackson.

      Insurance respondentGlobal
    • Claudia shows world-class expertise and provides an in-depth analysis of the situation. Her analysis is also clear to understand and she delivers accurate answers.

      Insurance respondentGlobal
    • She is patient, deliberate, engaging and calm under pressure. She can also deliver tough advice and explain it in a thorough, kind, knowledgeable and clear manner.

      Insurance respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Heather Manson
    Band 3Heather Manson

    Heather Manson

    Heather Manson is well regarded for handling insurance mandates, especially those arising out of aviation issues. She is also able to advise on reinsurance matters.

    • Heather Manson is a great and available lawyer.

      Insurance respondentGlobal

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