The practice at Kennedy Van der Laan has strong capabilities advising its insurance sector clientele on the gamut of EU and Dutch regulatory matters, as well as assisting with intricate aspects of policy formation. In addition, the team is well-placed to handle complex contentious matters, including product liability cases spanning industry sectors from property to engineering, and handling fraud-related issues. A number of specialists sit at the team’s head, being Erik van Orsouw whose expertise includes professional liability, D&O claims and international coverage disputes; liability specialist Chris van Dijk; ‘smart and modest lawyer’ Peter van den Broek; regulatory expert Jan Broekhuizen; Petra Oskam who assists insurers in PI cases; and professional indemnity and liability specialist Marit van der Pool.
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Testimonials
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‘They know the insurance market perfectly, have in-depth knowledge, good communication and are easy to work with.'
‘Pleasant lawyers in the team. Easy to work with, practical and with excellent knowledge.’
‘Peter van den Broek is a smart and modest lawyer who has a keen eye for alternative dispute resolution. He is trustworthy.'
'Erik van Orsouw is colourful, practical and to-the-point.'
'Rosalinde Montulet has a positive attitude.’
Key clients
- AIG
- Zurich
- AXA XL
- HDI
- Hiscox
- QBE
- Markel
- Dutch Association of Insurers
- MediRisk
- Rabobank
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Practice head
Erik van Orsouw; Chris van Dijk; Peter van den Broek; Jan Broekhuizen; Petra Oskam; Marit van der Pool
Other key lawyers
Rosalinde Montulet; Mark Wisse