Insurance
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 2
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Provided by Kennedy Van der Laan
Our Insurance & Liability team has a leading position in the Dutch market. With around 20 specialists, we are one of the largest dedicated teams in The Netherlands. Embedded in a full service firm, we are able to serve our clients in every aspect of their business.
The expertise of our team is wide and diverse. We handle large and complex material damage claims (under GL, Property, CAR), product liability claims, a wide range of personal injury claims (including medical malpractice), as well as professional liability claims against all kinds of professionals and D&O claims.
We combine a broad experience in drafting insurance policies with an excellent track-record in assisting our clients in policy disputes, litigation and arbitration. We advise on the development and (domestic and cross–border) distribution of insurance products, and on portfolio transfers and joint ventures. In addition, we assist clients with compliance with all financial regulatory aspects of doing insurance business in the Netherlands.
We pair a deep understanding of our profession and our sector with a genuine interest in the clients we work for and the people we work with. Our clients praise us for our open and practical way of working and short communication lines.
Chambers Review
Kennedy Van der Laan is an established name in the insurance market, with a large team in the Netherlands. The firm's dedicated insurance regulatory practice advises major national and international insurers and brokers on matters such as market entry and business expansion. The team also possesses the capacity to act on contentious mandates, including product liability, business interruption and D&O liability cases.
Strengths
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"They have a very strong knowledge of the insurance sector, which helps to understand the questions of the clients and the commercial impact of the projects."
"The firm has a relatively big insurance team with a lot of experience on complex and sophisticated matters."
"They have a very strong knowledge of the insurance sector, which helps to understand the questions of the clients and the commercial impact of the projects."
"The firm has a relatively big insurance team with a lot of experience on complex and sophisticated matters."
Notable Practitioners
Chris Van Dijk advises domestic insurers on regulatory issues and claims in the healthcare sector.
"Chris Van Dijk is extremely pleasant to work with; he has authority in his field."
Erik van Orsouw advises on complex financial lines and property liability cases, as well as offering regulatory advice to insurers.
"Erik van Orsouw is a very good lawyer and a pleasure to work with: he does not lose sight of the overall goal and actively searches for a solution for all parties."
"Erik van Orsouw is a terrific lawyer."
Peter van den Broek specialises in contentious coverage mandates, with a particular focus on business interruption and product liability disputes.
"Peter van den Broek is able to take a practical approach to complex matters."
"He is a very experienced and strong lawyer."
Frits Van der Woude represents clients in insurance and liability mandates, particularly focusing on D&O and professional indemnity matters.
"Frits Van der Woude has impressive knowledge and experience."
Marit van der Pool enters the rankings with strong market support this year. She specialises in professional indemnity and coverage cases.
"Marit van der Pool is a specialist in her field."
"She is very commercial, knows what to look for, very regularly visits the clients and builds personal relationships very well."
Ranked Lawyers at
Kennedy Van der Laan
Netherlands
Members
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Head of Department
Jan Broekhuizen
Maurits van Oudenaarden
Petra Oskam
Clients
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AIG
AON
Amlin
CNA
Hiscox
Liberty
Zurich
Industries
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