The specialised insurance and reinsurance practice at Appleby offers counsel on a wide array of insurance vehicles, with expertise in significant capital raisings, hybrid transactions, insurtech implementation, and new registrations. Characterised by its willingness to ‘be innovative and push the boundaries of what’s possible’, Brad Adderley leads the practice, handling insurance matters with a focus on ILS, alternative and collateralised reinsurance investment transactions. Alan Bossin specialises in insurance sector M&A, including capital raisings, securitisations, longevity issues and risk transference transactions, while Tim Faries excels in public and private insurance company capital raisings and public listings. The team also includes Matthew Carr, who advises on captives and catastrophe bonds for special purpose insurers, and commercial insurers, and Gary Harris, who specialises in M&A and risk transfer transactions.

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Testimonials

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'Appleby is the foremost legal firm in Bermuda, bar none. If you have a large or high-profile deal there is no better place to go, and no safer place to go.'
‘Brad Adderley is my most competent, proactive, and trusted counsellor. He knows the insurance industry inside and out and is always willing to be innovative and push the boundaries of what's possible. I recommend him wholeheartedly and without reservation.’
'Gary Harris is an exceptional partner. He is hardworking and is unbelievably responsive and thoughtful. His advice is always pragmatic and useful, and most importantly, he does not waste my time. One of the best I have ever worked with, could not recommend more highly.'
'Strong world view beyond just Bermuda and strong dedication to client service. A real desire to understand clients' business at a more granular level to provide customised, expert service at all levels.'
'Brad Adderley and Gary Harris are terrific. Tireless effort and great substantive experience both in Bermuda and more broadly.'

Key clients

Kuvare Holdings
African Risk Capacity Ltd
AUB Group Limited
Phoenix Re Limited
Meanwhile Services (Bermuda) Limited
Nascent Re Ltd.
Arbol
HRS Management, LLC
Argus

Work highlights

Acted as Bermuda counsel on the establishment of Meanwhile Services (Bermuda) Limited.
Acted as Bermuda counsel to HRS Management, LLC on the formation, registration and investment into a new class E reinsurer, AeBe ISA Ltd.
Acting for AUB Group which has entered into an agreement with sellers Odyssey Investment Partners to acquire 100% of Tysers for A$880m.