Barros & Errázuriz's insurance team routinely assists major insurance companies with both corporate and regulatory matters. Its workload ranges from the incorporation of insurance companies, to corporate governance issues and share participations in insurance companies. The team also assists with the regulatory aspects of technical reserves, investment rules, and risk management and internal control systems. It additionally acts in contentious administrative procedures. The practice is co-headed by corporate law specialist Carlos Ducci; and Javier Díaz, a former lawyer for the Securities Prosecutor’s Office of the Superintendency of Securities and Insurance. Senior associate Albert Harsch also advises on insurance work.
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Testimonials
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- 'Excellent knowledge of local market and regulator, as well as the international insurance market.'
- 'Carlos Ducci and Albert Harsch provide excellent, prompt, professional advice.'
- 'The experience of the team led by Javier Diaz is undoubtedly the strong point of the insurance practice of Barros & Errazuriz. Practical and updated approach with depth of knowledge and also due to his experience in the relationship with regulatory bodies make the service first class.'
- 'The partner Javier Díaz, delivers an exceptional service. With deep knowledge but an eminently practical application, he is capable of analyzing complex topics and synthesizing them simply and clearly. Great analytical skills and very up-to-date with the challenges of the industry.'
Key clients
- Mapfre Compañía de Seguros de Vida
- SAVE BCJ Compañía de Seguros de Vida
- Fidelis Underwriting
- SAVE BCG
- Consorcio Compañía de Seguros de Vida
Work highlights
- Provides ongoing legal regulatory advice to Fidelis Underwriting.
- Advising SAVE BCJ Compañía de Seguros de Vida on regulatory issues.
- Provided legal regulatory advice to both Endurance Worldwide Insurance and SI Insurance (Europe).
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carlos Ducci, Javier Díaz