WhiteFern LLC

Firm Details

Managing Director: Mr K Anparasan

Directors: Ms Grace Tan, Mr Tang Jin Sheng

Of Counsel: Mr Joshua Lin

Number of other fee-earners: 3

Languages: English, Chinese, Malay, Tamil, various Chinese dialects

Firm Overview

As a leading provider of insurance and reinsurance legal services, WhiteFern stands at the forefront with its team of expert lawyers, helmed by K. Anparasan. With a deep understanding of the insurance industry and a wealth of knowledge on both contentious and non-contentious matters, WhiteFern has consistently been recognised as one of the top law firms in Singapore by established publications for insurance and reinsurance law since its establishment in 2018.

Our broad range of services includes policy coverage advice, third-party claim management, defence and mitigation, and business-related advice for insurers. Our team also provides counsel on disputes between insurers and service providers, contract reviews with business partners such as vendor and marketing platforms, and policy wording evaluations for new products. The firm advises insurers and reinsurers on all lines and classes of insurance, including cross-border claims and disputes. Beyond insurers, the firm is also a trusted advisor to intermediaries, loss adjusters and other market players,

Our services include coverage disputes, property and casualty, medical negligence, public liability, financial lines, and professional indemnity matters. Our team is highly skilled at handling media-sensitive headline disputes, with a reputation for providing practical, cost-effective solutions. We are frequently called upon for high-profile cases which require crisis management.

We have expanded to include a dedicated practice focused on investigation and insurance fraud. We specialise in conducting thorough investigations into suspicious claims, utilising advanced techniques and resources to uncover fraudulent activities. We work closely with insurers to develop robust strategies for identifying and preventing insurance fraud, thereby safeguarding their interests and minimising financial losses.

Furthermore, we are well-versed in compliance work in reviewing insurance policies. We understand the critical role that policy reviews play in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and mitigating potential risks. Our team meticulously analyses insurance policies, identifying any gaps or ambiguities that may expose insurers to legal or financial liabilities. We provide tailored advice and recommendations to strengthen policy wording and enhance overall compliance, offering comprehensive support to insurers in navigating the complexities of managing claims for these new lines of businesses (including financial lines), ensuring efficient and effective claims handling processes.

In addition to claims management, we regularly train our clients’ claims personnel to effectively handle claims related to new lines of businesses. We conduct specialised training sessions, equipping claims personnel with the necessary knowledge and skills to assess, evaluate, and manage claims arising from these emerging insurance products. We empower insurers to confidently adapt to changing market demands and deliver exceptional claims services to their policyholders.

Main Areas of Practice

• Alternative Dispute Resolution & Mediation
• Building & Construction
• Commercial Litigation
• Dispute Resolution
• Insurance & Reinsurance
• Investigation & Fraud

Key Contacts

1. Mr K Anparasan: [email protected]
2. Ms Grace Tan: [email protected]
3. Mr Tang Jin Sheng: [email protected]

Some of our Key Clients

• AIG Asia Pacific Insurance Pte Ltd
• Allianz Insurance Singapore Pte Ltd
• Allied World Assurance Company Ltd
• China Taiping Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd
• Crawford & Company
• Ergo Insurance Pte Ltd
• HSBC Life (Singapore) Pte Ltd
• HDI Global SE Singapore
• HL Assurance Pte Ltd
• Income Insurance Limited
• India International Insurance Pte Ltd
• Liberty Insurance (Pte) Ltd
• MS First Capital Insurance Limited
• MSIG Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd
• Munich Re Syndicate Limited Asia
• QBE Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd
• SMRT Corporation and SMRT Trains Ltd
• Swiss Re Asia Pte Ltd
• Tokio Marine Insurance Singapore Ltd
• United Overseas Insurance Limited

Office

9 Raffles Place #18-06 Republic Plaza Tower 1, Singapore 048619

Tel: 6239 4100

Email: [email protected]