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Firms To Watch: Insurance

Peter Kullgren and Anna Wahlbom jointly lead Advokatfirman Lindahl KB’s newly established insurance practice; the pair joined from Advokatfirman Schjødt in 2023, bringing clients and considerable experience in transactional, regulatory, and contentious insurance and reinsurance matters.

Insurance in Sweden

Mannheimer Swartling

Mannheimer Swartling’s leading insurance practice offers a comprehensive service, with particular strength in insurance litigation and regulatory issues as well as unit-linked, pension and non-life insurance issues. The team regularly represents insurance companies, reinsurers, intermediaries and other market professionals, with an especially strong reputation for acting in disputes on the side of companies against insurers. Litigation and arbitration specialist Azadeh Razani chairs the group, and senior adviser Hans Hammarbäck has over 30 years’ experience in the field, with notable expertise in contentious insurance and reinsurance mandates and M&A-related insurance disputes. Christian Pfeiff focuses on multijurisdictional contentious and regulatory insurance matters; the latter is also an area of expertise for Erik Schultz.

Practice head(s):

Azadeh Razani


Other key lawyers:

Hans Hammarbäck; Christian Pfeiff; Erik Schultz


Testimonials

‘The team is fantastic. They are so easy to work with and yet so professional with a huge depth of expertise and experience. They are able to handle very large and complex cases.

‘Hans Hammarbäck and Erik Schultz are simply the best.’

‘The team works seamlessly with other teams covering other areas of expertise, so the firm truly works as a one-stop-shop.’

‘The team is very strong with a perfect combination of humility coupled with great expertise. The collaboration they offer is the best possible and they bring exceptionally good results for clients.’

Norelid Advokatbyrå

Norelid Advokatbyrå’s experienced insurance and reinsurance practice is well known for representing international insurers operating in Sweden, benefiting from long-standing relationships with global law firms to offer a cross-border service. The team advises on the full spectrum of matters, with particular strength in D&O and professional liability claims, cybercrime issues, property insurance, general liability issues and product liability work. Founder and managing partner Susanna Norelid, who has over 30 years’ experience advising major international insurance companies, leads the department. Fredrik Seemann’s broad practice covers claims handling issues, compliance matters, product development mandates and corporate work.

Practice head(s):

Susanna Norelid; Fredrik Seemann


Other key lawyers:

Johanna Eriksson


Testimonials

‘The team has in-depth knowledge in insurance matters and extensive experience.’

‘Susanna Norelid is one of the best insurance lawyers in Sweden with a wealth of experience. She is a star.’

‘Fredrik Seemann and Johanna Eriksson are both highly professional. They always look to ensure they are able to turn around requests promptly, without any compromise to the quality of the work.’

Key clients

FM Global


FM Insurance


Protector Försäkring


Länsförsäkringar


Gjensidige Försäkring


Zurich Insurance


Fidelis Insurance


Talbot Underwriting


CBL Insurance


Groupe Baloise Assurance a Luxembourg


KPMG Ireland


Aviva Insurance


Movestic Livförsäkring


Storebrand Forsikring


LÖF Regionernas ömsesidiga försäkringsbolag


Kyrkans Försäkring


Work highlights


  • Representing Zurich in subrogated recovery litigation arising out of major internal fraud and embezzlement carried out by an employee of a listed Swedish property company, currently being litigated before the Swedish courts.
  • Representing FM Insurance Europe in a complex high-value energy industry property damage and business interruption claim, currently being litigated before the Swedish courts.
  • Advising Fidelis Insurance on the handling of its entire portfolio of Swedish construction performance and warranty insurance bond claims.

Setterwalls

Setterwalls’ nationwide insurance practice group, with offices in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö, has an excellent reputation for handling a wide variety of matters, ranging from claims handling and policy drafting and negotiation issues to policyholder defence disputes and recovery disputes. The team represents domestic and international clients, including major insurance carriers. Johannes Ericson, who has extensive arbitration and litigation experience, leads the practice in Stockholm. Åke Fors has advised on non-contentious insurance matters for over 40 years and has notable experience working for overseas P&I insurers. Disputes specialist Magnus Rydberg’s practice covers product and directors’ liability cases, while Tobias Björklund offers clients notable regulatory expertise.

Practice head(s):

Johannes Ericson


Other key lawyers:

Åke Fors; Magnus Rydberg; Tobias Björklund; Jakob Andersson; Andreas Bullarbo; Malin Gustavsson


Testimonials

‘Setterwalls’ team has a deep knowledge of insurance law and an impressive knowledge of the insurance market as well. They know exactly what clients want in terms of quality and responsiveness and they always deliver on or above market expectations. They are also very good at getting down to the nitty gritty in complex matters.’

‘Johannes Ericson is exceptionally responsive, does excellent work and is very easy to work with. He knows the insurance industry inside out.’

‘Magnus Rydberg is very knowledgeable on insurance law and is also a strategic litigator. He is very responsive and overall is a ten out of ten.’

‘Jakob Andersson is very much into the details and Andreas Bullarbo and Malin Gustavsson are also both very good.’

‘They have very good insurance knowledge and they are always ready to have a discussion.’

‘A technically excellent, extremely responsive and very user-friendly team.’

Key clients

AP7 (the Swedish Seventh governmental AP pension fund)


Euro Accident Livförsäkring AB


If Skadeförsäkring


Länsförsäkringar


London P&I Club


North of England P&I Club


NRG Victory Reinsurance


Steamship Mutual P&I Club


Third Point Reinsurance Ltd.


UK P&I Club


Work highlights


  • Representing Compre concerning an agreement for a ground-up Loss Portfolio Transfer, which covers approximately $1.3bn of reserves, on a diversified portfolio of primarily reinsurance business with SiriusPoint Ltd.
  • Representing the North of England P&I Association Ltd in a large and complex bankruptcy proceeding.

Advokatfirman Vinge

Advokatfirman Vinge’s insurance practice has a long-standing reputation for handling insurance-related M&A transactions as well as regulatory issues in the sector. The team regularly advises leading domestic and foreign insurers and intermediaries, with a client base evenly balanced between life insurers, non-life insurers, and insurance mediators. Practice head Fabian Ekeblad focuses on transactional and regulatory matters, while experienced arbitrator Mattias Rosengren has considerable experience in the insurance sector. Anders Leissner offers maritime insurance expertise, and Viveka Classon specialises in regulatory matters.

Practice head(s):

Fabian Ekeblad; Henrik Ossborn; Mattias Rosengren; Michele Fara


Other key lawyers:

Viveka Classon; Anders Leissner; Per Johan Eckerberg; Elin Samara


Testimonials

‘The insurance team within Vinge has great competence, both theoretical and practical, which means that the counselling is of highest quality. The practical experience in the team is priceless.’

‘Fabian Ekeblad combines great business acumen, drive and experience to push through and solve problems. Elin Samara works with great efficiency and focus.’

‘Viveka Classon’s extensive experience in how an insurance business is run and her very good knowledge of regulations make her an excellent adviser. She understands business very well and she always provides adequate and useful advice.’

‘Per Johan Eckerberg is the most knowledgeable expert in his field in Sweden.’

‘The team has a unique knowledge and understanding of the regulatory requirements for conducting insurance business in Sweden.’

Key clients

Sirius International Insurance Corporation


Alecta Pensionsförsäkring


Hedvig Försäkring AB


Codan Forsikring AS/Trygg-Hansa Försäkring Filial


Zurich Insurance


AIG


Skandia


Dina Försäkring AB/the Dina insurance federation


Cardif Försäkring AB


Falck Danmark A/S


Assistansbolaget Sverige Försäkring AB and subsidiaries


Nord Insuretech Group AB


LeasePlan Sverige AB


Trygg-Hansa


Work highlights


  • Advised Falck Danmark A/S in relation to the sale of the dormant insurance company Falck Försäkring AB to the Nomor/Terminix group.
  • Assisting LeasePlan Sverige AB with regulatory and strategic matters in relation to the ongoing insurance activities of the LeasePlan car leasing group.

Westerberg & Partners

Westerberg & Partners’ insurance practice specialises in complex litigation, with several leading international insurers instructing the group in relation to high-profile insurance and reinsurance disputes, including novel mandates concerning business interruption insurance claims following the Covid-19 pandemic. Stefan Bessman in Stockholm has over 25 years of experience in insurance and reinsurance coverage disputes, reinsurance commutations, and insurance regulatory issues. Expert litigator and arbitrator Jesper Tiberg has notable experience in the sector, and associates Jacob Ericson and Victoria Ribbnäs both stand out for their contributions to the practice.

Practice head(s):

Stefan Bessman


Other key lawyers:

Jesper Tiberg; Jacob Ericson; Victoria Ribbnäs


Testimonials

‘Stefan Bessman stands out for his thorough knowledge and dedication.’

Key clients

Gjensidige Forsikring


Chubb Insurance


If Property & Casualty Insurance


Work highlights


  • Represented Gjensidige Forsikring in several coverage disputes arising out of pandemic related business interruption claims.
  • Acting for If Property & Casualty Insurance in several very large insurance and reinsurance coverage disputes.

Advokatfirman Cederquist KB

Advokatfirman Cederquist KB’s insurance practice handles a variety of matters, ranging from professional liability and recourse claims to insurance-related M&A, advising both domestic and international insurers. Disputes specialist Erik Wernberg has acted in high-value professional liability and insurance coverage disputes, while Tobias Frödin Lilja specialises in financial regulatory law. M&A lawyer Pontus Röckert has advised several major insurance companies in connection with acquisitions, investments divestments, and joint ventures.

Practice head(s):

Erik Wernberg; Tobias Frödin Lilja; Pontus Röckert


Testimonials

‘Partner Erik Wernberg stands out as an excellent and experienced litigator in large and complicated insurance-related matters. He has excellent analytic and strategic skills.’

‘Their team is very efficient and structured with good professional skills.’

‘Erik Wernberg is always very responsive, knowledgeable, helpful, collaborative and constructive.’

Work highlights


  • Representing If Skadeförsäkring AB in court proceedings before the Stockholm District Court regarding several serial loss claims involving several insurance companies.
  • Representing the former board members of Concent Holding AB (instructed by the insurance company AIG Europe Limited UK, Swedish branch), as respondents in court proceedings against Concent Holding AB.

CMS Wistrand

CMS Wistrand’s insurance practice advises a range of clients, including both domestic and international insurers, on a variety of matters, with particular strength in W&I and professional liability insurance. Jörgen Eklund in Stockholm, who has notable expertise in the tech sector, leads the team alongside Gothenburg-based Johan Gregow, who specialises in disputes under liability insurance policies, subrogation disputes, and claims under M&A insurance. Magnus Forssman offers considerable expertise in W&I insurance.

Practice head(s):

Jörgen Eklund; Johan Gregow


Other key lawyers:

Magnus Forssman


Testimonials

‘Jörgen Eklund is very good and gives sound advice from a business perspective.’

‘Wistrand has a wide range of expertise.’

‘An extremely knowledgeable and experienced team.’

 

Key clients

Anticimex Insurance


AIG


Kalix Wind AB


If


Zurich


Riskpoint


Brockwell


AXA XL


Ambridge


Stena Oil AB


Stena Metall AB


Fu-Gen AG


Work highlights


  • Advising Anticimex Insurance on both pan-Nordic and Swedish co-insurance and re-insurance schemes as well as ongoing contentious and non-contentious matters.
  • Advised several major underwriters in relation to W&I insurance for numerous Swedish M&A transactions, handling matters such as warranty insurance coverage, claims processes and policy drafting work.
  • Successfully represented wind energy company Kalix Wind in a dispute in the municipal court with its insurer.

DLA Piper Sweden

DLA Piper Sweden’s integrated Nordic insurance practice has a strong presence in Stockholm, advising major domestic and international clients, including insurers and corporate policyholders, on a wide range of matters. Arthur Csatho, who has considerable experience in contentious and non-contentious insurance matters, leads the team; he has notable expertise in cyber risk insurance, warranty and indemnity insurance, and insurance issues relating to artificial intelligence. Senior associate David Johansson specialises in contentious insurance and reinsurance matters, while associate Frida Nordström focuses on regulatory issues.

Practice head(s):

Arthur Csatho


Other key lawyers:

David Johansson; Frida Nordström


Testimonials

‘Arthur Csatho is always available to help and focuses on finding and presenting the solution that is both legally and commercially right for clients. He gives clients confidence.’

‘With a global distribution, a focus on providing high-quality legal advice that is based on a commercial understanding and willingness to understand the client’s business, and a very pragmatic and risk-based approach to prioritising and sorting risks, the DLA Piper team is an invaluable team to have on your side.’

Key clients

Sturecompagniet


HSB Stockholm Ekonomisk Förening


FM Global


Setra Group


Work highlights


  • Advising Stureplansgruppen on business interruption claims relating to Stureplansgruppen’s epidemic insurance policy.
  • Representing FM Insurance in a policy renewal dispute.

Magnusson Sweden

Magnusson Sweden’s insurance practice has considerable experience handling transactional, regulatory and contentious matters and counts several top-tier international insurance companies among its client base. Caroline Landerfors, leveraging her in-house insurance experience, leads the team; she regularly advises insurance companies, insurance distributors and financial service providers. Capital markets and finance expert Robert Karlsson also has notable experience in the field.

Practice head(s):

Caroline Landerfors


Other key lawyers:

Robert Karlsson


Testimonials

‘Magnusson sets a high standard for the industry with their profound knowledge of insurance. Regardless of the complexity of the issues in question, Magnusson consistently delivers.’

‘Caroline Landerfors is a star. She is highly skilled and qualified when it comes to insurance litigation. She is also always service minded and good at outlining tasks and then executing them.’

‘Caroline Landerfors has a profound understanding, not only of the insurance market and its regulatory landscape, but also of clients’ needs. This outstanding knowledge is complemented by her great communication skills.’

‘Caroline Landerfors always makes herself quickly available and is always on top of relevant topics within both insurance and adjacent areas. She combines great legal competence with impressive business understanding. She always has a holistic perspective to ensure all aspects are covered, while maintaining a pragmatic attitude and offering clear advice on the matter.’

‘Magnusson’s competitive edge boils down to one factor: the great judgement with which they answer both the questions clients have for them, but also the questions clients are yet to think about.’ 

‘Magnusson has a high degree of knowledge in the insurance area and always staff a great team with relevant competencies for the case at hand.’

Key clients

AMF Tjänstepension


AMF Fonder


AIG


AXA XL


Allianz


QBE


Berkley


ERV


Söderberg & Partners


ManyPets


ICA Försäkring


AmTrust


Fondo Solutions


Lysa


Rentfair/Ebie


Allina


Omocom


Work highlights


  • Provided assistance to AMF Tjänstepension and AMF Fonder in connection with a major internal audit project.
  • Providing coverage advice to AIG regarding a large and complex international product liability claim.
  • Advising Allianz on multiple contracts related to a global reinsurance program.

NORDIA Law

NORDIA Law’s insurance group counts major international insurers on its client roster and has a strong reputation for handling a wide range of mandates, with particular strength in insurance and reinsurance disputes. Per Sjödin and Johan Strömberg, who both have considerable insurance sector experience, jointly lead the practice. Other key names include Helena Lundkvist, who specialises in matters arising out of forest fires, and Kristin Persson, who was promoted to partner in 2023.

Practice head(s):

Per Sjödin; Johan Strömberg


Other key lawyers:

Helena Lundkvist; Kristin Persson; Mikaela Kempe Bergner


Testimonials

‘Expert knowledge and general strength in insurance-related work across the Nordic region (in particular contentious work).’

‘Johan Strömberg is well liked, well connected and an excellent lawyer.’

‘Per Sjödin is very bright and gets results in the biggest cases. His team are insurance specialists and one of the first choices for any insurance coverage work in Sweden.’

‘Per Sjödin and Mikaela Kempe Bergner are competent, accurate and always deliver high quality. They care about their clients and protect their interests in the best way.’

‘The law firm has a leading competence in banking and insurance and has knowledge of an insurance company’s need for services, which means that assignments are carried out in a qualitative and cost-effective manner.’

‘A high level of service and a breadth of competences mean that this law firm can handle most assignments within banking and insurance.’

‘The team has high knowledge in insurance and are extremely competent and professional.’

‘The team’s communication is open, consistent and transparent. They listen with the intention of understanding the client’s needs. The team recognise and understand the client’s personal brand and core values and interests in a unique way.’

Key clients

Länsförsäkringar Group


Zurich Insurance Plc (Ireland)


Tryg Forsikring A/S


Ålands Ömsesidiga Försäkringsbolag


AIG


Chubb Insurance


Folksam


QBE Insurance Group


Hannover Re


Swiss Re


AXA XL


HDI Global Specialty SE


Dina Försäkringar


Trygg Hansa


Work highlights


  • Representing Tryg Forsikring A/S in litigation concerning coverage under a global liability master insurance policy, for which Trygg-Hansa is first excess insurer.
  • Representing Folksam in a contract dispute where extensive damage has occurred to an underlying business. The case concerns both alleged negligence in construction and the choice of material.
  • Representing Zurich Insurance in insurance litigation concerning the regulation of insurance compensation as a result of a fire in a large property located in Stockholm’s inner city.

Advokatfirman Delphi

Advokatfirman Delphi’s insurance practice has considerable experience advising both insurers and companies on a range of matters, including insurance coverage issues, investigation of loss, and rights of recourse. The team regularly acts for a notable loss adjuster in relation to disputed claim litigation and arbitration proceedings. Tobias Hamrin and Rolf Karlsson jointly lead the department.

Practice head(s):

Tobias Hamrin; Rolf Karlsson


Testimonials

‘Rolf Karlsson and Tobias Hamrin are excellent insurance lawyers.’

‘Tobias Hamrin and Rolf Karlsson are very skilled partners.’

‘A highly skilled insurance law practice.’

Key clients

Sedgwick Sweden


Argo Global


AXA XL


Catlin Underwriters


HDI Global


MS Amlin


Accelerant Insurance Limited


The Bankruptcy Estate of Saab Automobile


Svenska Kommun Forsakrings AB


Stockholmsregionens Forsakrings AB


Work highlights


  • Handling a large number of cases, including disputed claims and recourse claims, on a daily basis for Sedgwick Sweden AB, on behalf of different insurers, including Argo Global, AXA XL, Catlin Underwriters, MS Amlin and HDI.
  • Representing the Bankruptcy Estate of Saab Automobile in a dispute against mutual insurance company AFA Sjukforsakring, regarding claims for repayment of insurance premiums paid by Saab Automobile during 2005-2008 for its employees.

Hammarskiöld

Hammarskiöld’s broad insurance and reinsurance practice handles transactional, regulatory and contentious matters. The team is particularly strong in W&I insurance cases, advising leading international insurance companies. Sandra Kaznova, who regularly acts as coverage counsel to major insurers, leads the department alongside M&A and capital markets expert Peder Hammarskiöld, who has notable experience in the insurance sector.

Practice head(s):

Sandra Kaznova; Peder Hammarskiöld


Testimonials

‘A very strong insurance M&A team who are efficient, practical and easy to work with.’

‘A team of very bright lawyers who are excellent at cutting through complex legal issues.’

‘Great practical lawyers to work with.’

‘This is a great team.’

Key clients

Folksam


Länsförsäkringar


Trygg Hansa


The Swedish Pensions Agency


Hannover Re., HDI Global SE


AIG Europe Limited


Liberty Global Transaction Solutions


Söderberg & Partners


Kompass Advokat

Boutique firm Kompass Advokat is a key name in the market for regulatory and contractual insurance mandates, acting for a varied roster of insurers, insurance intermediaries and insurtech clients. The group is experienced in both life and non-life insurance work, spanning all types of insurance contracts, and also provides support on compliance issues, occupational pensions matters and insurance claims. Kawin Mårtensson leads the insurance group, and the firm's head of financial regulation Anna Lööv and dispute resolution lead Karolin Karlsson also contribute.

Practice head(s):

Kawin Mårtensson; Anna Lööv; Karolin Karlsson


Other key lawyers:

Lina Sandmark


Testimonials

‘The lawyers are incredibly knowledgeable and efficient. What I appreciate most and what distinguishes them from others is that they manage to meet the client in a personal way without losing the ability to be professional.’

‘Kawin Mårtensson is very dedicated, attentative and pragmatic. He provides extremely useful legal advice based on his vast experience in the field.’

‘Anna Lööv has outstanding experience and knowledge in financial regulation such as outsourcing arrangements.’

‘Strong knowledge in the industry.’

‘They provide solid advice and expertise in financial regulation related to the insurance industry, and they share valuable information and knowledge with their clients. They are trustworthy and “down to earth” when reaching out for their assistance and advice.’

‘Anna Lööv, Lina Sandmark and Kawin Mårtensson are professional and skilled lawyers.’

‘Kawin Mårtensson is competent, professional and service minded. He has good judgement and is easy to access.’

‘Flexible, skilled team.’

Key clients

Bliwa


Brandkontoret


ERV


Futur Pension


Gjensidige


HDI


ICA Försäkringar


Länsförsäkringar AB


Maiden


Nordea Bank Pensions Foundation


PRI


Solid


Svenska Försäkringsförmedlingen (SFF)


Swedbank Försäkringar


The Swedish Club


Ålands Försäkringar


Eir Försäkring


Länsförsäkringar Uppsala and Länsförsäkringar Halland


Skandia


Dina Försäkringar


Work highlights


  • Acting as compliance adviser for Bliwa.
  • Assisted Länsförsäkringar with several insurance claims and disputes.
  • Acting as the legal service provider for ERV’s agreements and cooperations with regard to primarily partnerships and insurance product solutions.

White & Case Advokat AB

White & Case Advokat AB’s disputes practice is regularly instructed by leading insurance companies to act in litigation before all levels of the Swedish court system, including the Swedish Supreme Court. The team also has considerable experience in insurance arbitration proceedings. Stockholm-based practice head Anders Reldén’s client base includes several top-tier insurers, while senior associate Jacob Frank has multijurisdictional insurance litigation experience.

Practice head(s):

Anders Reldén


Other key lawyers:

Jacob Frank


Key clients

Trygg-Hansa


Folksam


Länsförsäkringar AB


NCC Sverige AB (and affiliates)


Peab AB (and affiliates)


Skanska Sverige AB


If


Work highlights


  • Represented Trygg-Hansa in a dispute regarding claims following a landslide at a construction site on the Swedish west coast.
  • Representing Västervik Miljö och Energi AB in a dispute in the local land and environmental court.
  • Represented AFA Trygghetsförsäkringsaktiebolag in appeals court litigation against a private individual regarding claims under an insurance policy for personal injury.