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.

Conyers has an extremely strong 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.

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 cross-border work, regularly representing global insurers and professional services companies in Bermudian legal matters. The firm also assists clients with obtaining licensing approvals.

Walkers' Bermuda office acts on a range of non-contentious insurance mandates. The team is particularly active advising on the establishment and registration of insurance and reinsurance companies, as well as assisting with the issuance of financial instruments, including catastrophe bonds. Team members also act on contentious matters.

Kennedys has an experienced insurance group in Bermuda that is well equipped to handle both contentious and non-contentious mandates. Lawyers within the firm are active on major international disputes as well as on regulatory compliance matters. Its client base includes global financial institutions and insurance companies.