Insurance & reinsurance services

Part of the regulatory and compliance team, our insurance and reinsurance services team has extensive experience in assisting local and international insurance and reinsurance companies, as well as insurance intermediaries (including banks and other financial institutions) across the full spectrum of their activities.

Our clients

Our clients include the largest domestic and international insurance and reinsurance companies, as well as insurance intermediaries.

At the forefront of market developments, our experts support clients with complex insurance and reinsurance projects. The team has a proven track record in assisting clients with domestic and cross-border M&A projects in the sector (including with major change of control applications as part of cross-border takeover deals).

Our services

Our insurance and reinsurance team advises clients on the full spectrum of areas in the field, including:

License applications
Exercise of European cross-border passporting rights
Acquisitions and disposals of qualifying holdings in the insurance and reinsurance sector (including change of control processes)
Mergers and acquisitions and reorganisation of insurance and reinsurance institutions (including through portfolio transfers)
Qualification of insurance, reinsurance and intermediation activities
Full spectrum of regulatory and compliance matters (including cross-border IDD, solvency, AML)
Cross-border international private law
Insurance litigation and mediation procedures
EMIR
Professional secrecy
Outsourcing projects
On- and off-site inspections from authorities (including AML, IDD, solvency)
Regulatory sanctions procedures
Reviewing and drafting of contractual documentation (including general terms and conditions, brokerage agreements, reinsurance agreements)
Advising on compliance with sustainable finance regulation

What others say about us

The team has demonstrated remarkable expertise in successfully handling complex and sophisticated legal matters. The lawyers are also commercially oriented, which is precious.”
“Elvinger Hoss Prussen has a strong bench and you can always reach out to someone at any time to answer your questions.

Chambers Global 2024

Banking & Finance Luxembourg

The team consists of specialised lawyers who can cover all areas of law and have a specialist with experience for every case. The rapid response and availability at short notice, even in the case of special and unusual legal issues, should be emphasised.

Legal 500 2023

Banking, Finance and Capital Markets Luxembourg

The whole team is very experienced and smart, finding intelligent solutions when handling complex matters.

Chambers Europe 2023

Banking & Finance Luxembourg

What always strikes me when working with the firm is the availability and the level of dedication of the senior partners. Their high degree of involvement combined with their industry experience leads to above par solutions for the client.

Legal 500 2022

Banking, Finance and Capital Markets Luxembourg