Insurance | Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Ernesto Tzirulnik Advocacia is an insurance powerhouse. The firm built a much admired practice representing policyholders in complex contentious mandates before the courts and arbitral tribunals. It has an enviable track record of success acting on high value indemnity disputes against insurers. Additionally, the firm advises on matters related to adjustment procedures and provides consultancy on the insurance and reinsurance regulatory framework.

Costa, Albino & Rocha Sociedade de Advogados (CAR) thrives on financial lines insurance matters, particularly in connection with D&O and E&O claims. The team is regularly called upon to undertake significant disputes on behalf of leading market players. Additionally, it provides regulatory advice on insurance and reinsurance and assists with the negotiation of policies.

Pinheiro Neto's insurance practice is noted for its involvement in innovative regulatory matters. The team also counts on the firm's multidisciplinary approach to act for some of the most prominent insurance companies on high profile transactions, including M&A, joint ventures and partnership agreements. The firm also stands out due to its pioneering advice to insurtech companies.

Machado Meyer's insurance department receives strong praise from clients for handling strategic matters for companies of this sector. Its team has significant industry expertise, advising on reinsurance licensing, legal advice and policy design. They are a popular choice for structuring cross-border insurance bonds and regulatory work.

RPZ Advogados is a noted practice equipped to advise on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious insurance matters. The team is experienced handling claims concerning E&O and D&O policies, class actions and breach of contract, among others.

Schalch Sociedade de Advogados maintains a respected insurance practice. It has special capabilities to handle surety bond mandates. It is also experienced with adjustment claims involving accidents. Its legal opinions on insurance regulation is also an important asset for law firm.

Bermudes Advogados is a mighty dispute resolution force in Brazil. The team is also endorsed for its significant track record in the insurance sector. It frequently represents well-known insurance and reinsurance companies in claims disputes before judicial and arbitral tribunals at all levels. The firm boasts additional expertise handling administrative proceedings and litigation portfolios related to the health and life insurance sectors.

FAS Advogados in cooperation with CMS is a formidable team operating a well-reputed insurance practice. The team is recommended to represent clients in lawsuits, issuance of legal opinion, regulatory and contractual work in the field.

Lefosse Advogados provides advice on a full gamut of insurance matters, including regulatory, contractual and contentious work. The team is also sought out to issue legal opinions on complex insurance matters. Clients benefit from its team's expertise representing international clients from insurance, reinsurance and private pension practices.

Tavares & Chacur de Miranda Advogados has a solid track record advising market players before superior courts and is also seasoned in arbitration cases. Its portfolio includes loss adjustment claims related to D&O, performance bonds and accidents. Tavares Advogados is also seen handling insurance regulation.

TozziniFreire Advogados has a growing reputation in the insurance market. The full-service firm has a strong track record in contentious insurance matters, as well as regulatory and consultancy work, with plenty of SUSEP-adjacent activity.

J. Armando Batista e Benes Advogados Associados is regularly mandated by big clients from the insurance, banking and health care fields for contentious matters. They provide representation to a wide range of cases, including civil liability insurance, dispute over claim coverage, environmental accidents and claim adjustment in the health sector.