Arthur Cox is home to a well-experienced insurance team, which is equipped to handle complex and large transactions, regulatory mandates and disputes for insurers, reinsurers, intermediaries, private equity investors and industry associations. It has a strong track record handling policy interpretation and coverage mandates, indemnity issues, regulatory investigations and liability defence claims, notably related to financial lines, professional indemnity, product liability and cyber liability insurance. Team head Stephen D’Ardis specialises in non-contentious mandates, with extensive experience in M&A transactions. For contentious matters, Joanelle O’Cleirigh, Michael Twomey and Richard Willis are key contacts.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are professional and efficient.’
- ‘Stephen D'Ardis gives practical, timely and commercial advice.’
- ‘Experts in their field.’
Key clients
- AssuredPartners
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- AIG Europe S.A.
- CNP Assurance
- Société Générale
- RSA Insurance Ireland DAC
- Covéa Coopérations
- SuperValu Insurance
- TELUS International
Work highlights
Advised Bristol-Myers Squibb in relation to the sale of its two Irish captive insurers to Carrick Holdings, a Bermuda-based acquirer of legacy insurance portfolios, including the reinsurance of the portfolios of the Irish captives to BMS’ captive reinsurer in Bermuda, as well as collateral support arrangements in relation of the reinsurance exposures.
Advised GTCR and the other sellers of AssuredPartners in relation to the sale of AssuredPartners to Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. for approximately $13.45bn.
Advised AssuredPartners in relation to its acquisition of the entire issued share capital of City Financial Marketing Group Limited.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Stephen D'Ardis
Other key lawyers
Deirdre O'Mahony; Joanelle O’Cleirigh; Richard Willis; Robert Cain; Michael Twomey