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Van Doorne

Insurance

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Van Doorne

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About

Provided by Van Doorne

As an insurer, you want to put the relationship with your insured first, but your relationship with other insurers is equally important. Van Doorne is able to advise on the cover you want to provide and on how you serve your insured. If disputes arise, we resolve them efficiently, keeping in mind the interests of all parties involved. Where necessary, we also jump into the breach for you and your insured and defend you against unjustified claims.

Activities

Our activities cover virtually all types of insurance. The ‘financial lines’ – such as directors’ and professional liability and fraud insurance – are at the core, but third-party liability, cyber and warranty & indemnity insurance are also familiar products. Our firm-wide expertise adds significant value in this respect.

As we have been working with and for insurers for years, the Chambers rankings and the Legal 500 have long recognised Van Doorne as a Tier 1 insurance firm. Our long-standing relationships with national and international insurers and insurance programmes are the foundation of our strong insurance practice. We are expanding this practice through our London office.

Network

Our presence in London testifies to our international orientation, and we regularly advise insurers in cross-border cases. Thanks to Van Doorne’s independent position, we have an extensive network of local liability and/or insurance law specialists we can call on.

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Chambers Review

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Insurance - Netherlands

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Van Doorne advises multinational insurers on a wide range of complex insurance matters. The team is particularly strong on contentious mandates involving D&O liability and professional indemnity claims. It also acts for clients in a number of coverage disputes, including W&I claims and claims concerning the coverage of ransomware payments.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Van Doorne advised AIG and AXA XL Insurance on coverage issues resulting from unacceptable conduct allegations against the former Chief Compliance Officer of Rabobank.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Van Doorne is to the point and clear in its communication, and has good knowledge and very friendly, professional behaviour.

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  • Van Doorne is the most experienced team in the Netherlands in the area of professional indemnity.

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  • One of the key strengths that distinguishes this department is its exceptional combination of deep legal expertise and a pragmatic approach.

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  • Van Doorne's value is renowned when it comes to complex claims with high exposure.

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  • They are undoubtedly among the best in the industry when it comes to substantive legal knowledge, yet they never lose sight of practical solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Annemieke Hendrikse
    Band 1Annemieke Hendrikse

    Annemieke Hendrikse

    Annemieke Hendrikse specialises in disputes concerning professional indemnity and D&O insurance. She leads on complex multinational cases, including cases resulting from bankruptcy or business succession. She also assists clients with regulatory issues.

    • Annemieke's strength lies in her comprehensive legal knowledge and her skill in managing intricate legal issues with confidence.

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    • Annemieke Hendrikse is an outstanding partner who consistently delivers exceptional client service and demonstrates a remarkable level of professionalism.

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    • Annemieke Hendrikse is a very pragmatic thinker.

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    • Annemieke Hendrikse is knowledgeable, steady and can bridge the gaps.

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    • Her collaborative style and attention to detail ensure high-quality service that is both efficient and effective.

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Ranked Individuals at Van Doorne (1)

Netherlands

Members

Provided by Van Doorne

  • Sjoerd Kamerbeek

  • Simone Hoogeveen

  • Annemieke Hendrikse

    Head of Department

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  • Andrea Goossens

  • Pieter de Jong Schouwenburg

  • Saloua Tanouyat

  • Wieke van Eekhout

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