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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Insurance: Policyholder

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Insurance: Policyholder - Australia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer offers a comprehensive insurance service, including representation in high-profile disputes as well as advice on regulatory compliance and risk management. Its insurance team predominantly acts for corporate policyholders on claims across a number of industries, including the financial services, construction and resources sectors. The insurance team also provides risk advice relating to transactional insurance issues and the transfer of insurance assets. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer abstains from pursuing a contentious insurer defence practice, so as to provide policyholders with a conflict-free service against insurers, and leverages the resources of its global network to advise on insurance issues with cross-jurisdictional aspects, both within and beyond the Asia-Pacific region.

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Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advised Resolution Life on the Australian aspects of Nippon Life’s USD8.2 billion acquisition of Resolution Life, including the related merger between Resolution Life Australasia and MLC Life.

  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer acted for Access Bank UK in relation to three trade credit insurance claims against BCC Trade Credit and Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance. The claims arose out of trade credit financing of trades which were insured in Australia.

Strengths

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  • In the areas of life and general insurance, I believe the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer insurance team are the premier solicitors in Australia.

    Insurance: Policyholder respondentAsia-Pacific

  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer offers expertise, technical understanding and consistency in advice. The team understands commercial and practical approaches and where or when they need to be made.

    Insurance: Policyholder respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Guy Narburgh
    Guy Narburgh

    Guy Narburgh

    Guy Narburgh acts extensively for policyholders on contentious, advisory and transactional mandates, being particularly well-known for his knowledge of D&O liability issues.

    • Guy is a standout operator in the insurance space, acting for policyholders and insureds.

      Insurance: Policyholder respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Guy Narburgh has consistently remained a high quality legal operator capable of understanding, simplifying and advising on complex matters.

      Insurance: Policyholder respondentAsia-Pacific
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