Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP’s insurance practice handles both contentious and non-contentious matters, advising insurers, brokers, and corporate policyholders on high-value claims, regulatory issues, and transactional insurance matters. Guy Narburgh is a key contact for clients seeking assistance with directors’ and officers’ insurance, complex claims, and projects. Co-leading the team, Anne Hoffmann focuses on contentious work, including ISR and business interruption claims, class actions, D&O disputes, and warranty and indemnity insurance. Tamanna Islam advises on insurance regulation across the business lifecycle, particularly distribution and M&A. Co-head Michael Vrisakis also handles non-contentious insurance matters, with a focus on advising insurers and brokers on regulatory requirements. The group is active across professional indemnity, D&O, and transactional insurance.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Key clients

  • Sphere Healthcare Pty Ltd and Yes Family Pty Ltd
  • The Access Bank UK Limited
  • AMP
  • Australian Unity
  • Suncorp
  • HCF Life Insurance Company Pty Limited
  • MetLife
  • Challenger
  • ClearView
  • Resolution Life
  • TAL
  • Arthur J. Gallagher

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Anne Hoffmann
Anne Hoffmann
Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Tamanna Islam
Tamanna Islam
Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Guy Narburgh
Guy Narburgh
Practice head

Anne Hoffmann; Michael Vrisakis

Other key lawyers

Tamanna Islam; Guy Narburgh