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Rajah & Tann Asia

Insurance

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Singapore


Rajah & Tann Asia

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About

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The firm's Insurance & Reinsurance Practice is led by lawyers with almost 30 years' experience in the industry, who have been consistently recognised by established publications as leaders in insurance and reinsurance law in Singapore. With unmatched depth of expertise and breadth of experience, the specialist team provides a full range of legal services, including advising on and drafting insurance and reinsurance policies, treaties, intermediary arrangements and distribution agreements; defending claims and subrogated recoveries before domestic courts and arbitral tribunals; corporate insurance (acquisition or sale of insurance and reinsurance businesses, as well as portfolio transfers); and advising on regulatory and licensing aspects in relation to both the general, life insurance and reinsurance businesses.

The team is able to call upon the expertise of other practice areas within its full-service law firm and leverage on this advantage to create real value to clients by providing complete legal solution offering when faced with issues relating to other areas of the law. On the defence and recoveries front, its practitioners' involvement in almost every high-profile dispute and landmark case provides reassuring proof of its position as leading insurance and reinsurance law specialists, appearing before the Singapore courts, and arbitrations and litigations before other tribunals in Norway, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Indonesia, among others.

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Insurance - Singapore

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Rajah & Tann Singapore is a longstanding local firm with strength in both contentious and non-contentious insurance matters. The insurance and reinsurance team regularly acts for major international general and life insurers as well as domestic companies, and is especially active assisting clients with regulatory and corporate insurance work. The firm's local law capability and rights of audience before Singapore courts allows the firm to provide a full-service offering.

Work Highlights

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  • Rajah & Tann Singapore assisted MS Amlin in an approximately USD35 million insurance-linked securities transaction.

Strengths

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  • Rajah & Tann Singapore is the leading firm in Singapore when it comes to insurance and reinsurance matters. The firm combines its very rich experience with top lawyers.

    Insurance respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The firm is responsive and advice is nuanced, targeted and useful in resolving matters. The partners, in particular, provide deep expertise in the industry.

    Insurance respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Simon Goh
    Band 1Simon Goh

    Simon Goh

    Simon Goh is head of the insurance and reinsurance practice group at Rajah & Tann Singapore. An influential senior adviser, he sits atop the Singapore insurance market with a broad practice encompassing claims work and insurance-related corporate matters.
    • Simon Goh is a pioneer in supporting and developing the framework that supports the growth of the insurance industry. He has deep knowledge and expertise in this area.

      Insurance respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Simon is incredibly knowledgeable about the regulatory scene in Singapore. He gives authoritative yet business-focused advice. He is very responsive to client needs and is a pleasure to work with.

      Insurance respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 2Elaine Tay
    Band 2Elaine Tay

    Elaine Tay

    Elaine Tay is able to assist global insurers with a range of contentious matters, including property and construction-related claims, and can also offer transactional and regulatory advice.

  • Band 4Ying Shuang Wang
    Band 4Ying Shuang Wang

    Ying Shuang Wang

    Wang Ying Shuang is well-versed at handling cross-border mandates, often acting as local counsel and advising clients on the regulatory implications of the matters. She also engages on contentious insurance issues.

    • She has the ability to provide tailor-made solutions that meet our needs.

      Insurance respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Ying Shuang is very responsive and provides succinct advice while always keeping commercial needs in mind.

      Insurance respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Ying Shuang provides advice from a practical perspective.

      Insurance respondentAsia-Pacific

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