Insurance | Global

Appleby has a globally renowned insurance practice. The team regularly represents international companies and insurance clients headquartered in Bermuda in non-contentious mandates spanning multiple jurisdictions, including key work for insurers and reinsurers in licensing, restructuring and insurance company formation. The firm is also particularly active in the insurance regulatory aspects of corporate and financing transactions, as well as advising on product launches. These strengths are complemented by the skills of the firm's dispute resolution practice, which is highly experienced in insurance disputes.

Conyers has a strong insurance bench, displaying comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of insurance, reinsurance and related transactional matters. The team offers its specialist knowledge of regulatory compliance, M&A and financing to a large number of global insurance companies active in Bermuda. This expertise is complemented by its additional experience overseeing note issuances, insurance-linked securities transactions and other capital markets mandates.

ASW is an acclaimed Bermudian law firm that is particularly known for its specialised focus on the insurance industry. Its lawyers are noted for their experienced handling of the regulatory aspects of highly significant multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions. In addition, the team assists with licensing matters and W&I insurance. The firm provides high-end advice to an array of international insurance companies, private equity houses and financial advisers. The transactional and regulatory team is ably supported by an experienced dispute resolution group which is well versed in insurance matters.

Carey Olsen advises on a wide range of non-contentious insurance and reinsurance mandates, including the regulatory aspects of acquisitions and internal reorganisations. The Bermuda team is noted for its solid track record in high-profile cross-border work, regularly representing global insurers and professional services companies in Bermudian legal matters. The firm also assists clients with obtaining licensing approvals and in the formation of strategic partnerships.

Walkers Bermuda assists clients with a range of non-contentious insurance mandates and is particularly active advising on the establishment, registration and licensing of insurance and reinsurance companies. It has notable expertise acting on investments into insurance companies in addition to their sale or acquisition. The team also frequently assists with the issuance of catastrophe bonds and other financial instruments.

Kennedys has an experienced insurance group in Bermuda which is frequently highlighted as a standout practice for contentious matters. 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.