NautaDutilh specialises in the full breadth of insurance work, offering strong expertise across regulatory issues, litigation, distribution, policy wordings, portfolio transfers, reinsurance and insurance-sector M&A. Its client roster includes leading insurers, brokers, financial institutions and major corporates. Co-head Stijn Franken boasts deep experience in insurance and reinsurance disputes, regulatory insurance issues, and high-stakes product liability matters. Fellow co-head Sjoerd Meijer is a ‘true authority in the field of insurance law’ handling mass-damage claims, complex coverage disputes and professional liability matters. Erik Poorthuis and Rema Tewarie are further key contacts.
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Testimonials
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- 'High professional level of knowledge and experience.’
- ‘Excellent work by Stijn Fanken and Erik Poorthuis.’
- ‘The team combines full focus on the client’s interests and special expertise, both theoretical and smart and practical.’
- ‘Sjoerd Meijer and Rema Tewarie are knowledgeable, approachable and able to translate legal requirements into executable business concepts.’
- ‘The experience of the lawyers stands out and they are extremely personable.’
- ‘The team consistently demonstrates a thorough understanding of insurance law and related areas, which allows them to handle complex matters with confidence and precision.’
Key clients
- Allianz
- AbbVie
- ABN AMRO Bank
- Achmea
- Aegon
- AIG
- AMLIN
- ASR
- Aviva
- Chubb
- DSM
- Dutch Association of Insurers
Work highlights
Representing AIG in their coverage dispute with Philips under its worldwide liability programme, in relation to recalls of sleep apnoea devices.
Represented ASR, Achmea, Aegon and Allianz in mass claim proceedings relating to unit-linked life insurance products.
Represented AON in its divestment of its personal lines business in the Netherlands to private equity firm BlackFin Capital Partners.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Stijn Franken; Sjoerd Meijer
Other key lawyers
Erik Poorthuis; Rema Tewarie