Recognised for its ‘excellent quality of advice’, ‘quick response time and extremely pragmatic approach’, Appleby is routinely engaged by market-leading insurers and reinsurers, which turn to the team for its extensive capabilities in big-ticket capital raisings, hybrid transactions, insurtech implementation and new registrations. The practice is headed up by Brad Adderley, a highly experienced adviser who displays expertise in ILS, alternative and collateralised reinsurance investment transactions. Alan Bossin advises on insurance sector M&A, new company establishments and regulatory requirements, while Tim Faries is noted for his abilities in public and private insurance company capital raising and public listings. Matthew Carr‘s recent highlights include multi-billion-dollar acquisitions and reinsurer licensures. Another key figure is counsel Josephine Noddings, who is also a member of the firm’s global technology and innovation team.

The insurance group at Conyers remains a market leader in the Bermudian market, advising a client roster of major commercial insurers and reinsurers, special purpose insurers and captive insurers. Helmed by practice area specialist Charles Collis, the team brings proficiency to high-value, multi-jurisdictional formations, licensures, registrations and insurance sector M&A transactions. A seasoned legal director, Sophia Greaves is noted for her knowledge of the life insurance sector and her experience advising start-ups on the full scope of licensing and regulatory matters. Chris Garrod‘s recent highlights include multi-billion-dollar deals acting on behalf of blue-chip investment banks, while Alexandra Macdonald has expertise in advising on the establishment and ongoing regulation of captive insurers. The ‘outstanding‘ Jacqueline King specialises in regulatory regime matters.

In addition to advising on high-value M&A transactions, ASW Law Limited‘s insurance practice encompasses restructurings, debt offerings, winding-up petitions and licensings. Practice chair Neil Horner brings expertise to assisting major insurers with multi-billion-dollar deals as well as new company formations. Kehinde George specialises in major restructuring and insolvency matters, while Kim Willey focuses on the captive insurance and reinsurance markets. Hanno Tolhurst is praised by clients for his capabilities in handling big-ticket, cross-border insurance and reinsurance matters. Senior counsel Nikhil Lawton-Misra acts for clients on high-value M&A deals within the sector.

Praised for its ‘knowledgeable and responsive‘ approach, Kennedys advises insurers, reinsurers and captive insurance companies on a diverse range of contentious and non-contentious matters. Well-regarded practice co-chair Mark Chudleigh brings an ‘enviable network and depth of experience‘ to work with clients on multi-jurisdictional matters, with a focus on US entities. Fellow co-chair Nick Miles spearheads the firm’s corporate insurance department, advising on (re)insurance matters, ranging from public company mergers to economic substance regime compliance. Senior associate Nicolas Champ focuses on corporate transactions, while associate Laura Williamson specialises in insurance arbitrations in relation to Bermuda Form policies.

Singled out as an ‘attentive and knowledgeable‘ team with a ‘phenomenal knowledge of clients’ needs‘, Walkers continues to grow in the Bermuda market, working with blue-chip insurers on a mix of commercial, regulatory and contentious matters. Practice co-chair Sarah Demerling spearheads the team’s insurance-linked securities practice, while fellow co-chair Peter Dunlop, a highly experienced adviser in both disputes and regulatory matters, is a driving force behind the team’s burgeoning catastrophe bonds practice. Fintech head Natalie Neto focuses on the establishment and licensing of various entities within the insurtech sector. Senior associate Melanie Fullerton has wide-ranging regulatory capabilities and experience in BMA insurance applications.