With ‘good knowledge of insurance matters’, specialised insurance law and insurance litigation firm Contreras y Cia has longstanding experience in assisting policyholders and insurance brokers with insurance law issues, as well as coverage litigation against insurers. The five-member practice also covers policy underwriting and claims settlement processes. Author of the bill that gave rise to Chile’s current insurance legislation, founding partner Osvaldo Contreras S is a highly-rated insurance law specialist; José Manuel Madero is ’an excellent professional who stands out for his knowledge of insurance and conflict resolution’; and Osvaldo Contreras B is an insurance and civil liability-related dispute resolution expert. During 2023, Vicente Rios and Gonzalo Escudero joined as associates from Liventus Chile and Marsh McLennan (respectively), where they both worked as claims managers.
Testimonials
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- ‘The firm is quick in its responses and they promptly welcome queries, providing answers with solid arguments.’
- ‘Great for its availability and responsiveness.’
Key clients
- Chilean Army (Welfare Division)
- Liventus
Work highlights
- Advising the Chilean Army on the judicial collection of three first-demand guarantee policies involving three national insurers (CHUUB, Aseguradora Porvenir and Progarantía).
- Assisting Liventus with out-of-court and administrative matters, in relation to the management of claims concerning the transport of perishable products by sea.