Firms To Watch: Insurance

RIAA BARKER GILLETTE is skilled at handling contentious insurance-related matters for leading energy firms and insurance companies, and Shafaq Rehman leads the team, leveraging her technical expertise in complex cross-jurisdictional transactional matters.

Insurance in Pakistan

AHM & Co

Headquartered in Lahore, AHM & Co enjoys the rare distinction of possessing a dedicated insurance team with a full-service offering. The practice is well-equipped to handle disputes, transactions, regulatory compliance matters, and brokerage agreements, and is regularly instructed by insurance companies and state bodies. Recently, the firm has assisted the Federal Government in drafting and passing of the Postal Life Insurance Company Act, as well as assisting leading market players with developing new products. A noted expert in the field of corporate and insurance litigation, Saadat Ali Saeed leads the team following the departure of previous practice head Adam Hassan Malik to Omani-based firm Said Al-Shahry & Partners (SASLO) in October 2022. Ali Saeed is supported by Raees Ahmed, who is known for his in-depth knowledge of substantive and procedural law in the field of insurance litigation.

Responsables de la pratique:

Saadat Ali Saeed


Autres avocats clés:

Raees Ahmed


Les références

‘I am thrilled to share my positive feedback for AHM & CO. Their professionalism, expertise, and clear communication made my experience exceptional.’

‘They navigated my legal needs with precision and efficiency, ensuring favourable outcomes.’

‘Saadat Ali Saeed is very professional and his specialised expertise contributes to a holistic and dynamic approach in addressing our complex legal matters, leading to favourable outcomes for our company.’

Principaux clients

Munich Re


Pak Qatar Family Takaful Limited


Pak Qatar General Takaful Limited


Adamjee Life Assurance Co Ltd


Crescent Star Insurance Limited


Salaam Pakistan


PICIC Insurance


Pak Qatar Investment (Private) Limited


Jubilee General Insurance Company


Asia Insurance Company Limited


State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan


Postal Life Insurance Company Limited


Premium Insurance Company


IPG Howden


Asian Development Bank


National Disaster and relief management fund


Pakistan Institute of Insurance


Salaam Takaful Limited


Salaam Family Takaful Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising the Federal Government on drafting and passing of the Postal Life Insurance Company Act.
  • Representing Pak Qatar General Takaful Limited before the divisional bench of the Lahore High Court with liquidated damages awarded by Insurance Tribunal in favour of the insured.
  • Representing Muller & Phipps Pakistan (Private) Limited before the Insurance Tribunal in a claim seeking an amount equivalent of $600k with liquidated damaged against Premium Insurance Company Limited based on three insurance policies.

Kilam Law

Kilam Law supports MNCs, banks, and insurance companies across the full gamut of insurance-related matters. The team’s offering includes both conventional insurance advice, as well as Takafful. The team is led by Ali Ibrahim, who is a noted expert in contentious and non-contentious matters and regularly instructs insurance companies on the regulatory framework instituted by Pakistan Securities and Exchange Commission.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ali Ibrahim


Les références

‘KILAM Law has proven to be very quick, responsive, and knowledgeable in the area of insurance and reinsurance. Their advice is very thorough and shows they have experience and understanding of the needs of the client.’

‘Ali Ibrahim is the personification of all the good things of KILAM Law. Polite and pleasant to work with, he also provides additional advice along the way outside the scope of the assignment.’

‘Key capabilities of KILAM Law is diversity and collaboration with their clients.’

Principaux clients

Transamerica Life (Bermuda) Limited


Atradius Crédito y Caución S.A.


EFU General Insurance Company Limited


United Insurance Company of Pakistan Limited


Century Insurance Company Limited


SPI Insurance Limited


Interloop Limited


SPI Window Takaful


United Insurance Company of Pakistan Window Takaful Operations


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the United Insurance Company of Pakistan Limited and SPI Insurance Company Limited on their proposed merger, and received approval of the scheme of merger by the High Court, and the total value of the transaction was upwards of Rs. 6bn.
  • Assisted a Mega Reinsurance Company based in Netherlands with the review of reinsurance and other agreements pertaining to Export Credit Insurance.

Orr, Dignam & Co.

With offices in Karachi and Islamabad, Orr, Dignam & Co. boasts a full-service insurance offering, encompassing both advisory and litigation expertise. Recent highlights for the firm include successfully representing the Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd and advising a leading energy company on its insurance policy. The team is jointly led by Zahir Riaz, Aliya Yusuf, Asim Nas, Shahid Raza, and Umar Shahid.

Responsables de la pratique:

Zahir Riaz; Aliya Yusuf; Asim Nasim; Shahid Raza; Umar Shahid


Principaux clients

IGI General Insurance Ltd.


Magnus Investments Advisors Ltd.


IGI Holdings Ltd.


Jubilee General Insurance Co. Limited


Engro Fertilizers Limited


Aon Insurance Brokers (Pvt.) Limited


AerSale Holdings, Inc.


Tenaga Gerasi Ltd.


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising IGI General Insurance Limited on code of corporate governance for insurers and representing the client before the insurance regulator.
  • Represented Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd before the Sindh Insurance Tribunal and the courts of Pakistan.
  • Advised Magnus on the insurance laws applicable to corporate insurance agents and insurance companies.