Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos' insurance team routinely acts for large industrial and commercial clients in their policy claims against insurance companies. It also assists during loss adjustment procedures, including claims against the adjustment report and litigation with insurance companies. The group additionally assists with reviewing insurance policies and insurance programmes; it is particularly active in construction and retail-related insurance issues involving fire, earthquake, robbery and civil liability. Litigation group head Florencio Bernales and director José Ignacio Azar both act in complex insurance disputes. In the associate team, senior Trinidad Torres assists with insurance policy-related lawsuits and Daniel Washington is an expert in insurance policies.
Testimonials
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- ‘The insurance team stands out for its commitment to client service.‘
- ‘Excellent availability to resolve all concerns that arise, granting clients the confidence they need to act.’
- ‘Permanent support and ability to visualise the insurance market beyond regulations, which allows companies to make decisions in a timely manner.’
- ‘Great technical knowledge of the details of very specific regulations, in addition to the excellent personal qualities of the team.’
- ‘A team with deep knowledge of regulation -it also has practical experience and the ability to consider scenarios that allow better decision-making.’
Key clients
- Ripley Corp
- Banco Ripley
- Isapre Banmédica
- Marsh (Corredores de Seguros )
- Guy Carpenter & Company Corredores de Reaseguros
- Isapre Vida Tres
- Banmédica
Work highlights
- Defending Isapre Vida Tres before the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court against constitutional actions brought by its affiliates for the increase in the base price of health plans.
- Acting for Isapre Vida Tres and Isapre Banmédica in claims before the Chilean IRS regarding the treatment of litigation costs.
- Advising 22 companies (affiliated to Banmédica) on a legal guarantee obliging Isapre Masvida to maintain in order to respond to certain debts with its affiliates and healthcare providers.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Florencio Bernales, José Ignacio Azar