The insurance industry in Ireland is going through dramatic changes, thanks to a revised regulatory environment, continuing consolidation, the development of the international sector targeting foreign markets and the growth of the captive sector and developments such as the establishment of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board.
Our Insurance Group’s expertise spans all aspects of insurance law and regulation, both contentious and advisory. We are the leading adviser to the domestic and international insurance sectors in Ireland. We are also a market leader in specialist areas of insurance law such as:
- The establishment of start-up insurers and reinsurers, including captive operations;
- Advice to non-established insurers on entry into the Irish market on a services or branch basis;
- Acquisitions, disposals and reorganisations of existing insurance businesses and companies;
- Advice on the all aspects of the regulatory environment affecting insurers and reinsurers in Ireland, including product offerings, capacity, solvency considerations, and compliance obligations;
- Insurance mediation and distribution channels;
- Court schemes for the amalgamation of insurance companies and transfers of business;
- Winding up and administration of insurers;
- Demutualisations; and
- Dispute resolution and advice on litigation issues arising out of policy disputes including complaints to the Financial Services Ombudsman.