Contact number
+56 2 3202 7240About
Provided by Kennedys
The Kennedys office in Chile provides bespoke specialist advice to international and domestic insurers, based on a deep understanding of the local insurance market. With insurance at its core and extensive experience across different industries, coupled with a strong commercial and litigation practice, Kennedys' expert lawyers provide straightforward advice from a holistic strategic and tactical angle, and never over complicate matters.
Insurance/ Reinsurance:
The Kennedys office in Chile Insurance & Reinsurance Practice has significant experience advising on all aspects of insurance and reinsurance law, including regulation, claims management and the defence of claims, policy wordings, coverage advice, corporate insurance and general corporate and competition law for the insurance industry. They are recognised by their ability to advice on contentious and non-contentious matters arising from highly complex issues and claims, particularly in relation to mining, energy and financial lines as well as by providing sound and practical regulatory and risk analysis advisory. The type of work the department is usually involved can be classified into four distinct branches:
■ Regulatory
■ Claims
■ Litigation, including ADR
■ Risk analysis
Chambers Review
Kennedys boasts a noted international insurance practice with a dedicated team in Chile. The department is frequently sought after for its experience acting for insurance and reinsurance companies on a range of contentious and non-contentious and regulatory mandates. The team is particularly active in defence matters, as well as in offering advice on claim adjustments. The law firm has recently added Veritas Wagas Chileto its new clients.
Work Highlights
- Kennedysadvised Loop Corredora de Seguros on the regulatory approval process of its subsidiary to the integration with insurers.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kennedys has an international vision along with the local resources to face any regulatory issue. They are fast, accurate and have a clear command of the insurance industry."
"Kennedys has an international vision along with the local resources to face any regulatory issue. They are fast, accurate and have a clear command of the insurance industry."
Notable Practitioners
Associate-to-watch Daniel Silva regularly assists insurers and reinsurers with Chilean insurance regulation.
"Daniel Silva is a good lawyer. He is quick and has broad knowledge."