Department profile
Kennedys

Insurance

Latin America Guide 2026 : Chile


Kennedys

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About

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The Kennedys office in Chile provides bespoke specialist advice to international and domestic insurers, based on a deep understanding of the local insurance market. With insurance at its core and extensive experience across different industries, coupled with a strong commercial and litigation practice, Kennedys' expert lawyers provide straightforward advice from a holistic strategic and tactical angle, and never over complicate matters.

Insurance/ Reinsurance:
The Kennedys office in Chile Insurance & Reinsurance Practice has significant experience advising on all aspects of insurance and reinsurance law, including regulation, claims management and the defence of claims, policy wordings, coverage advice, corporate insurance and general corporate and competition law for the insurance industry. They are recognised by their ability to advice on contentious and non-contentious matters arising from highly complex issues and claims, particularly in relation to mining, energy and financial lines as well as by providing sound and practical regulatory and risk analysis advisory. The type of work the department is usually involved can be classified into four distinct branches:
■ Regulatory
■ Claims
■ Litigation, including ADR
■ Risk analysis

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Insurance - Chile

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Kennedys boasts a noted international insurance practice with a dedicated team in Chile. The department is frequently sought after for its experience acting for insurance and reinsurance companies on a range of contentious and non-contentious and regulatory mandates. The team is particularly active in defence matters, as well as in offering advice on claim adjustments.

Work Highlights

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  • Kennedys advised AXA XL on a parametric insurance, and subsequential claim for damage and losses caused by wildfires that affected the insured Arauco Group in 2022 and 2023.

Strengths

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  • Kennedys are quick on their feet, knowledgeable and have a good handle of the multiplicity of laws and variables that affect our business and the industry.

    Insurance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Rodrigo Hayvard
    Band 3Rodrigo Hayvard

    Rodrigo Hayvard

    Head of department and partner Rodrigo Hayvard commands expertise in regulatory and commercial advisory within the insurance and reinsurance industries.

    • Rodrigo Hayvard knows the law and understands the business in and out. He is proactive and always available. He really enjoys what he does and makes us feel that he likes working with us.

      Insurance respondentLatin America

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