Combining the skills of an insurance & reinsurance team with pensions experience, Appleby is trusted by international financial sector clients and often instructed by prominent insurance managers and brokers on the Isle of Man. The practice co-chairs are Juan Thornley, an expert in pension and insurance scheme establishment, management and regulatory updating, and Garry Manley, who leads on complex regulatory elements of cross-border corporate transactions as well as captive insurer governance and restructuring. Michelle Brook assists on insurance transfer schemes, and Katherine Garrood is renowned for her work in providing general regulatory counsel.
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- 'We are very familiar with the corporate team at Appleby and its professionalism, knowledge and attention to detail are defining qualities that ensure we continue to utilise their services. They take the time to explore all required actions and tailor their work to suit our needs. Where necessary, they will liaise internally to utilise the wide skillset within the team.'
- 'Garry Manley is our go-to contact for our regulatory and corporate work across our business. He is incredibly knowledgeable in his field and has saved us time and resource with his wide knowledge of the insurance industry. Similarly, where necessary and someone else is more suited to a request we have, he has put us in contact with Michelle Brook, who assisted us with a recent commutation and company closure along with management agreement reviews.'
- 'The corporate team is always quick to respond and provide prompt response to our queries. We enjoy their calm demeanour and advice.'
- 'Juan Thornley is a good business partner and is great at fostering relationships. Katherine Garrood gives clear advice and is easy to work with.'
Key clients
- Quilter plc
- Monument Re
- International Financial Group Limited
- Utmost International
- Thomas Miller
- Zurich International Life Limited
- Hansard Global PLC
- Signature Aviation
Work highlights
Advising International Financial Group Limited on the purchase of Isle of Man Assurance Limited’s wealth book of business pursuant to a court-sanctioned long-term business transfer scheme.
Acting for Signature Aviation on a cross-jurisdictional reorganisation of captive insurance companies.
Completing the first simultaneous transfer of domicile, re-registration and merger of two Isle of Man insurance companies.
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Practice head
Juan Thornley; Garry Manley
Other key lawyers
Michelle Brook; Katherine Garrood