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Kennedys

Insurance

Global Guide 2026 : Bermuda


Kennedys

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About

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Our contentious insurance and reinsurance practice advises clients on all classes of business, including general liability (particularly the “Bermuda Form”), professional liability, D&O liability, financial institutions, product liability, Industry Loss Warranties, Insurance Linked Securities, captive insurance programmes, property, life insurance and other classes of long-term business, environmental liability, construction, marine and cargo, personal accident, life insurance, workers compensation, and motor liability.

We also offer a “one stop” service for Bermuda-related arbitration work, including arbitrations seated or held in Bermuda, London, Toronto and elsewhere, and we are in a unique position to offer clients access to our global network and highly specialist insurance teams.

Our insurance and reinsurance practice advises clients on mergers, amalgamations, acquisitions and disposals of insurers and insurance intermediaries, long-term insurance business transfers, runoff solutions, licensing of insurers and insurance intermediaries, capital-raising (including recognition of debt and equity securities as regulatory capital), insurance-linked securities, captives, life reinsurance deals, longevity and lapsation swaps and the redomestication of insurers and insurance intermediaries.  We advise insurers, intermediaries and their investors on all aspects regarding the regulation of insurance in Bermuda.

Industries (5)

  • Insurance
  • Reinsurance
  • Financial institutions
  • Marine and cargo
  • Motor liability

Chambers Review

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Insurance - Bermuda

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Kennedys has an experienced insurance group in Bermuda which is frequently highlighted as a standout contentious practice. Lawyers within the firm are active on major international disputes as well as on regulatory compliance matters, and the team is well accustomed to handling both litigation and arbitration, often utilising its expansive global network. On the non-contentious side, Kennedys regularly advises on business transfers and the sale of insurance subsidiaries, as well as a variety of corporate structuring concerns. The firm's client base includes global financial institutions and insurance companies.

Strengths

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  • Kennedys offers timeliness, practical advice and strategic solutions.

    Insurance respondentGlobal
  • Kennedys' attorneys are responsive and thoughtful regarding their advice.

    Insurance respondentGlobal
  • The Kennedys team comprises experts in Bermuda insurance law who are knowledgeable regarding its interplay with the US regulatory framework.

    Insurance respondentGlobal
  • They are professional, detail-oriented, knowledgeable and experienced in the subject matter.

    Insurance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Nick Miles
    Band 3Nick Miles

    Nick Miles

    Nick Miles advises insurance companies on a wide array of transactional and regulatory matters. Of late, this work has involved providing guidance on business structuring arrangements as well as the sale of insurance entities.

    • He is a very smart lawyer with a good knowledge of business as well.

      Insurance respondentGlobal
    • Nick's strength is his deep knowledge of Bermuda law and the Bermuda market.

      Insurance respondentGlobal
    • Nick's calm and knowledgeable manner has made him a valued resource on all matters in Bermuda.

      Insurance respondentGlobal
    • Nick is a great person who has a deep knowledge of Bermuda regulatory matters. He is my go-to lawyer in Bermuda.

      Insurance respondentGlobal
  • SpotlightMark Chudleigh
    SpotlightMark Chudleigh

    Mark Chudleigh

    Mark Chudleigh heads Kennedys' contentious insurance group within Bermuda. He frequently assists clients with high-value disputes, including professional liability claims. He also has experience acting on the enforcement of arbitral awards as well as reinsurance disputes.

    • I appreciate his professionalism and knowledge of the market.

      Insurance respondentGlobal
    • Mark Chudleigh provides excellent service, attention to detail and a very responsive service.

      Insurance respondentGlobal
    • Mark Chudleigh is both brilliant and a tireless worker who is dedicated to his clients and their cases.

      Insurance respondentGlobal

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