WhiteFern LLC

WhiteFern LLC, helmed by Managing Director Mr. K. Anparasan, is a top-tier provider of insurance and reinsurance legal services in Singapore. Our comprehensive understanding of the industry, spanning contentious and non-contentious matters, consistently places us among the elite law firms in Singapore, as recognized by established publications.

WhiteFern offers a wide array of services, from policy coverage advice and third-party claim management to defence, mitigation, and business-related counsel for insurers. We provide valuable insights on disputes between insurers and service providers, contract reviews with business partners, and policy wording evaluations for new products. We are also trusted advisors to intermediaries, loss adjusters, and various market players.

Our areas of specialisation include coverage disputes, property and casualty, medical negligence, public liability, financial lines, and professional indemnity matters. We excel in managing media-sensitive headline disputes and are known for our practical, cost-effective solutions. We are frequently sought after for high-profile cases requiring crisis management. Our policy coverage advice has often resolved disputes between insurers and insured, saving significant costs.

The firm also regularly acts for clients outside of the insurance and reinsurance sector. It is experienced in the sectors of aviation, construction, marine, private client, and transport.

WhiteFern LLC has expanded its legal services to include a dedicated practice focused on investigation and insurance fraud. With an increasing number of fraudulent insurance claims, our firm recognizes the importance of providing comprehensive support to insurers in combating fraudulent activities. Our team of experienced lawyers specialises 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.

WhiteFern LLC is also well-versed in compliance work relating to 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.

The firm also takes pride in assisting insurers in managing claims under new lines of businesses.

As the insurance industry evolves and new products emerge, WhiteFern LLC stays at the forefront of industry developments. We offer 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.

WhiteFern has received consistent recognition for its insurance practice in Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific Guide (Band 3) and AsiaLaw (Highly Recommended) since its inception in 2018. Managing Director Mr. Anparasan is ranked as a Band 2 lawyer (Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific),  Distinguished Practitioner (Asialaw), and recognised by Who's Who Legal as a Recommended Practitioner in Insurance & Reinsurance. Director Grace Tan is ranked as a Notable Practitioner (Asialaw). Additionally, WhiteFern has been consistently recognized for its negligence practice in the Straits Times' Singapore Best Law Firms awards since 2021.