Costa, Albino & Rocha Sociedade de Advogados (CAR)'s insurance and reinsurance practice is noted for its expertise across contentious and non-contentious insurance matters. The firm specialises in assisting both domestic and international insurance players, with a focus on the insurance market in the US, Bermuda, UK and Europe. Its contentious practice is primarily centred on claim adjustment, while the team also provides advice on coverage and defence issues, direct insurance, facultative and treaty reinsurance, as well as broker negligence claims. Insurance-related M&A and contractual issues are other areas of activity for the team, which also handles global insurance and reinsurance programmes as well as policy wording reviews. Practice head Julio Costa is an expert in aviation and insurance matters, and often acts in aerospace loss adjustment and crisis management cases.  Dinir Rocha co-leads the team and is known for his work on D&O and financial line cases. Julia Santoro De Camargo Donato is sought out for her skills in insurance and reinsurance regulatory matters. Credit insurance issues are the focus of Carolina Oger Affonso De Almeida, while Ricardo Ribeiro Da Luz Loew assists clients with preventive and litigation mandates.
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Client satisfaction

Testimonials

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  • ‘Specialised in the matters in which they are involved, understanding very well the needs of clients and everyone who is making demands in the process. Clear and objective language makes the processing of matters easier and more fluid.’

  • ‘The team is highly specialised and has in-depth knowledge of the markets in which it operates. This ensures security for the client, especially when their analyses and proposed solutions to problems are presented. I'd like to mention Júlio Costa,  Fernando Albino,  Mariana Somensi and Gabrielle Garriga.’

  • 'Multidisciplinary firm specialising in insurance, acting in advisory, statutory and litigation matters. They stand out for their experience, quality and response time.'

  • 'All the partners and associates are of the highest quality, with unrivalled experience in many insurance products, particularly D&O, civil liability, aviation and travel insurance. Special mention to Julia Santoro, Dinir Rocha, Carolina Oger on the advisory side, and Julio Costa and Fernando Albino on the litigation front.'

Key clients

  • Allianz Seguros S.A. and group (AGCS)
  • BMG Seguros S.A.
  • Axa Seguros S.A.
  • Fairfax Brasil Seguros Corporativos S.A.
  • Chubb Seguros Brasil S.A.
  • Starr International Brasil Seguradora S.A and group
  • Sompo Seguros S.A. and group
  • Zurich Brasil Companhia de Seguros and Liberty Seguros S.A.
  • BMS RE Group
  • Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Brasil S.A. and group
  • Arthur Gallagher and Co.
  • Atradius Crédito y Caucion

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

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Leading partners

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

Julia Santoro de Camargo Donato

Next Generation Partners

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

Carolina Oger Affonso De Almeida
Ricardo Ribeiro Da Luz Loew

Practice head

Dinir Rocha; Julio Costa

Other key lawyers

Julia Santoro De Camargo Donato; Carolina Oger Affonoso De Almeida; Ricardo Ribeiro Da Luz Loew; Fernando Albino;  Mariana Somensi; Gabrielle Garriga