Acting for both insurers and reinsurers, DAC Beachcroft Chile acts across the Lloyd’s, London, European and US markets. The 10-strong insurance practice is particularly noted for its expertise in high-stakes claims involving arbitration, mediation and litigation. The regional head of the firm’s Latin American practice, Andrés Amunátegui's track record covers both the local and the international market, in relation to property, casualty, liability, cyber and financial institution-related claims, as well as recovery actions; Macarena Cámbara (a June 2022 recruit from Zurich Insurance Chile) leads the insurance team in Santiago; Guillermo Amunátegui is an insurance-regulatory expert; and consultant Edmundo Agramunt is a former MAPFRE Chile legal head. At associate level, Nicolas Le Blanc is experienced in advising the London market; Javier Moya leads the litigation and arbitration team; and Andrés Faraggi acts in claims-control matters concerning property, casualty and product liability losses. Former associate María Jesús Pérez recently departed to join FINSA as head of insurance.
Key clients
- Beazley
- Hiscox Miami/London
Work highlights
- Advised Zurich (alongside the firm's London office), as the primary-layer insurer of ENAP, in respect of an oil spillage that occurred in 2016, which affected the Quintero Bay seabed.
- Advised Liberty Mutual Insurance Company on the coverage and handling strategy regarding the theft of a safety box.