Norton Rose Fulbright routinely covers complex cross-border coverage disputes, W&I and cyber matters, insurance-sector M&A, regulatory advice and policy issues. The team regularly acts for insurers, reinsurers, brokers and intermediaries. Practice head Jan Duyvensz is adept in dispute resolution processes involving financial risk, technical damage and product liability. Floortje Nagelkerke offers expertise in insurance regulatory work, advising on licensing, authorisations, supervisory requirements and regulatory approvals for transactions. Guido Bongers and Rogier de Haan are further key contacts.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘They have regularly advised on general insurance related issues as well as complex cross-border matters. They respond quickly and are a pleasure to work with.’
  • ‘Jan Duyvensz and Floortje Nagelkerke have provided excellent advice on insurance regulatory matters and cross-border issues. They go 'above and beyond’ for their clients. They have a deep understanding of the insurance industry.'
  • ‘Jan Duyvensz and Guido Bongers are extremely approachable and have a clear understanding for the needs and commercial pressures faced by insurers. They provide clear and sound advice.’

Key clients

  • Accelerant
  • AIG
  • Allianz
  • Allied World Assurance Company
  • Amlin
  • AmTrust
  • APC Holland
  • Aspen
  • Brit Insurance
  • Chubb
  • CNA Hardy
  • Enstar Group

Work highlights

Acting as the defence and coverage counsel to several insurers in court proceedings in relation to a significant coverage claim from one of the biggest construction companies in the Netherlands.
Assisted PIB Group on the strategic acquisition of the Dutch commercial lines insurance broker and MGA platform ‘Thoma’.
Advised global consulting business Mercer on its acquisition of Cardano, a long-term savings specialist in the UK and NL, with approx. $66bn in AUM.

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Practice head

Jan Duyvensz

Other key lawyers

Floortje Nagelkerke; Guido Bongers; Rogier de Haan