Led by Jin Hong Kwon, who is also involved in the firm’s financial services and compliance division, Lee & Ko’s insurance and reinsurance practice is recognised for its proficiency in handling regulatory compliance, dispute resolution and transactional matters both locally and internationally. Jin Young Jung stands out for his strong focus on insurance issues, shipping and commercial disputes as well as energy and natural resources. Sae Um Kim also plays a key role with experience as counsel to major international and domestic insurers and reinsurers in claims litigation, policy review and regulatory advice with regard to cross-border setups and insurance brokerage regulation.
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‘The insurance team has in-depth knowledge and experience with the industries and wide-ranging networks.’
‘I have been working closely with Jin Hong Kwon. Based on in-depth knowledge and robust experience with the industry, the lawyer deeply understands the needs of clients and the focus of the issues. He is the kind of professional who I want to contact the most when I need advice in an urgent situation.’
'Lee & Ko's insurance team knows many precedents about domestic and international insurance cases. The attorney's abilities are unrivalled.'
'Yang Ho Yoon has a gentle attitude and knows legal theory and precedents well.'
Key clients
- ABL Life Insurance Co., Ltd., formerly known as Allianz Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
- Ace American Fire Marine Insurance Co., Ltd (Korea Branch)
- AIA Group Limited (AIA Korea)
- AIG (American International Group) Insurance Co., Ltd.
- Allianz SE, Singapore Branch
- Allied World Assurance Company Ltd.
- Aon Korea Inc.
- Aon PLC
- Aon Singapore Pte. Ltd.
- Apple Europe Limited
Work highlights
- Provided legal counsel for the Insurance Agency Association regarding an autonomous agreement to address issues of excessive competition among insurance agencies.
- Advised Chubb Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. on the deed of indemnity with LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
- Representing SK Ecoplant Co., Ltd. with respect to a dispute relating to an insurance claim arising from the losses caused by a tunnel construction in the Busan-Masan Double Track Private Investment Project.
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Practice head
Jin Hong Kwon
Other key lawyers
Jin Young Jung; Sae Um Kim; Yang Ho Yoon; Min Sik Kim