The specialised insurance and reinsurance practice at Appleby offers counsel on a wide array of insurance vehicles, with expertise in significant capital raisings, hybrid transactions, insurtech implementation, and new registrations. Characterised by its willingness to ‘be innovative and push the boundaries of what’s possible’, Brad Adderley leads the practice, handling insurance matters with a focus on ILS, alternative and collateralised reinsurance investment transactions. Alan Bossin specialises in insurance sector M&A, including capital raisings, securitisations, longevity issues and risk transference transactions, while Tim Faries excels in public and private insurance company capital raisings and public listings. The team also includes Matthew Carr, who advises on captives and catastrophe bonds for special purpose insurers, and commercial insurers, and Gary Harris, who specialises in M&A and risk transfer transactions.

The insurance team at Conyers utilises its ‘outstanding command of Bermuda regulation’ to sustain its position in the Bermudian market, advising a large client base of commercial insurers and reinsurers, special purpose insurers and captive insurers. Practice head Charles Collis has specialist expertise in corporate and regulatory matters, with over 30 years’ experience advising clients on IPO, regulatory, licensing and capital raising activities. Seasoned legal director Sophia Greaves is noted for her knowledge of the life insurance sector, and has experience in advising on regulatory transactions for both local and exempt companies. Other key contacts at the firm include Alexandra Macdonald, who is an expert in advising on the establishment and regulation of captive insurers; Jacqueline King, a specialist in the licensing and regulation of commercial insurance companies, and Chris Garrod, who has expertise in fintech and insurtech mandates.

The re/insurance and ILS team at Walkers is continually expanding its presence in the Bermuda market, actively collaborating on a wide spectrum of both contentious and non-contentious issues. Peter Dunlop, who possesses extensive knowledge of underwriting issues, insurance disputes, and regulatory affairs, co-leads the practice alongside Sarah Demerling, who specialises in the formation, licensing and regulatory compliance of insurance companies and intermediaries; she also excels in M&A and alternative risk financing transactions. Adding to the team’s expertise is Melanie Fullerton, who has valuable experience in BMA insurance applications, and Natalie Neto, who heads up the fintech division, plays a pivotal role in facilitating the establishment and licensing of entities in the insurtech sector.

ASW Law Limited‘s insurance and reinsurance practice provides expert guidance on high-value M&A transactions and also has a wealth of experience in incorporations, licensing issues, regulatory compliance, enforcement matters and insurance transactions. Spearheaded by Neil Horner, the practice assists major insurers with multi-billion-dollar deals and new company formations. Kehinde George specialises in corporate restructuring and insolvency work, actively participating in complex insurance sector mandates involving schemes of arrangement and distressed insurance companies. Hanno Tolhurst has extensive expertise in handling significant cross-border insurance and reinsurance cases, while Kim Willey serves as a trusted counsel for insurance regulatory matters. The team is further reinforced by the expertise of senior counsel Nikhil Lawton-Misra and senior associate Sangheetaa Phary.

Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited is highly regarded for its 'knowledgeable, responsive, and commercial' advice, offering comprehensive guidance on all facets of the Bermuda insurance industry, with a specific emphasis on company formations, licensing issues and regulatory compliance for insurance companies and intermediaries across various classes and categories. At the helm of the team, Gavin Woods specialises in insurance transactions and regulatory matters with a wealth of experience in insurance company licensings, alternative risk financings, and debt and equity financings. Further key names include Michelle Falcucci, who is a specialist in the licensing and regulation of insurance companies and intermediaries; Max Tetlow, who excels in advising private listed and overseas entities; and Alexander Collis, whose expertise extends to incorporations, M&A, reorganisations and restructurings.

The team at Kennedys adeptly manages a comprehensive spectrum of both contentious and non-contentious matters, representing insurers, reinsurers, captive insurance companies and their insured clients. Mark Chudleigh co-leads the practice alongside Nick Miles, who is recognised as a ‘stellar regulatory lawyer‘ whose expertise spans public company mergers and economic substance regulations. Laura Williamson adds further depth to the team with her proficiency in handling professional liability claims, director’s liability matters, complex insurance arbitrations, and multi-jurisdictional cases. Other notable contacts within the firm also encompass special counsel Erik Penz, who acts in contentious insurance matters; senior associate Nicolas Champ, who is a specialist in corporate insurance; and associates David Thom and Alexandra Miller.