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WhiteFern LLC
9 Raffles Pl, #18-06 Republic Plaza
Singapore 048619
Singapore

Singapore > Insurance: local firms Tier 3

WhiteFern LLC advises across a range of contentious and non-contentious matters, with notable expertise in disputes, property and casualty, medical negligence, professional indemnity, and financial lines. The firm often acts for insurers, reinsurers, individuals, and statutory boards, and has experience advising on policy coverage matters, defence and mitigation, and insurance fraud investigations. K Anparasan focuses on general liability, casualty, and financial claims, while Grace Tan is noted for her disputes and arbitration work, together with a growing experience in fraud and investigations. Tang Jin Shang is another key contact, noted for his capability in litigation and disputes. All named practitioner lead the practice.

Practice head(s):

K Anparasan; Grace Tan; Tang Jin Sheng

Key clients

MSIG Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd

MS First Capital Insurance Limited

AIG Asia Pacific Insurance Pte Ltd

HSBC Life (Singapore) Pte Ltd (formerly known as AXA Singapore (AXA Insurance Pte Ltd)

QBE Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd

Crawford & Company

Allied World Assurance Company Ltd

Allianz Insurance Singapore Pte Ltd

Swiss Re Asia Pte Ltd

Munich Re Syndicate Limited Asia

HL Assurance

Liberty Insurance

Lockton Companies (Singapore)

SMRT Corporation

Public Utilities Board

Tokio Marine Insurance Singapore

Ergo Insurance Pte Ltd

China Taiping Insurance

Shipowners’ P&I Association (Singapore) Branch

Newline Asia Services Pte. Limited

United Overseas Insurance Limited

India International Insurance Pte Ltd

HDI Global

Sompo Insurance Singapore Pte Ltd

Berkley Insurance Company

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance

Work highlights

  • Advised Charles Monat Associates against a claim by a life insurance policy owner for allegedly failing to advise on matters concerning the said policy, which dealt with novel issues such as the duties and standard of care (if any) that may be expected from brokers, who are normally intermediaries.
  • Advise and defend Chasen Holidings Limited, a public listed logistics company against claims arising from a fire.
  • Representing a real estate agency, who was brought in as a Third Party by Oxley Sanctuary Pte Ltd, in a claim commenced by 28 Plaintiffs, who are the buyers of certain commercial units in the King Albert Mall against Oxley, the Defendant.

WhiteFern LLC, helmed by Managing Director Mr. K. Anparasan, is a top-tier provider of insurance and reinsurance legal services in Singapore. Our comprehensive understanding of the industry, spanning contentious and non-contentious matters, consistently places us among the elite law firms in Singapore, as recognized by established publications.

WhiteFern offers a wide array of services, from policy coverage advice and third-party claim management to defence, mitigation, and business-related counsel for insurers. We provide valuable insights on disputes between insurers and service providers, contract reviews with business partners, and policy wording evaluations for new products. We are also trusted advisors to intermediaries, loss adjusters, and various market players.

Our areas of specialisation include coverage disputes, property and casualty, medical negligence, public liability, financial lines, and professional indemnity matters. We excel in managing media-sensitive headline disputes and are known for our practical, cost-effective solutions. We are frequently sought after for high-profile cases requiring crisis management. Our policy coverage advice has often resolved disputes between insurers and insured, saving significant costs.

The firm also regularly acts for clients outside of the insurance and reinsurance sector. It is experienced in the sectors of aviation, construction, marine, private client, and transport.

WhiteFern LLC has expanded its legal services to include a dedicated practice focused on investigation and insurance fraud. With an increasing number of fraudulent insurance claims, our firm recognizes the importance of providing comprehensive support to insurers in combating fraudulent activities. Our team of experienced lawyers specialises in conducting thorough investigations into suspicious claims, utilising advanced techniques and resources to uncover fraudulent activities. We work closely with insurers to develop robust strategies for identifying and preventing insurance fraud, thereby safeguarding their interests and minimising financial losses.

WhiteFern LLC is also well-versed in compliance work relating to reviewing insurance policies. We understand the critical role that policy reviews play in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and mitigating potential risks. Our team meticulously analyses insurance policies, identifying any gaps or ambiguities that may expose insurers to legal or financial liabilities. We provide tailored advice and recommendations to strengthen policy wording and enhance overall compliance.

The firm also takes pride in assisting insurers in managing claims under new lines of businesses.

As the insurance industry evolves and new products emerge, WhiteFern LLC stays at the forefront of industry developments. We offer comprehensive support to insurers in navigating the complexities of managing claims for these new lines of businesses (including financial lines), ensuring efficient and effective claims handling processes.

WhiteFern has received consistent recognition for its insurance practice in Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific Guide (Band 3) and AsiaLaw (Highly Recommended) since its inception in 2018. Managing Director Mr. Anparasan is ranked as a Band 2 lawyer (Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific),  Distinguished Practitioner (Asialaw), and recognised by Who’s Who Legal as a Recommended Practitioner in Insurance & Reinsurance. Director Grace Tan is ranked as a Notable Practitioner (Asialaw). Additionally, WhiteFern has been consistently recognized for its negligence practice in the Straits Times’ Singapore Best Law Firms awards since 2021.

Department Name Email Telephone
K Anparasan anparasan.k@whitefern.law 62394101
Grace Tan grace.t@whitefern.law 62394102
Tang Jin Sheng jinsheng.t@whitefern.law 62394111
Photo Name Position Profile
Farah Nazura  photo Ms Farah Nazura Associate
Vinodhan Gunasekaran photo Mr Vinodhan Gunasekaran Senior Associate
Anparasan K photo Mr Anparasan K Managing Director
Joshua Lin photo Mr Joshua Lin Senior Associate
Jeremy Sim photo Mr Jeremy Sim Associate
Suchetra Sivakumar photo Ms Suchetra Sivakumar Associate
Grace Tan photo Ms Grace Tan Director
Jin Sheng Tang photo Mr Jin Sheng Tang Associate Director
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