The increasingly prominent insurance practice at Ariza & Marin continues to gain traction in the market. From its Medellín headquarters, the group specialises in representing insurers, brokers and insured companies on a ever-expanding range of policy issues, arbitral and judicial disputes and fiscal liability proceedings. As a former legal director of Seguros Sura, senior associate and department head Luis Felipe Estrada is well versed across all facets of the industry; he is particularly noted for his combination of insurance and public law expertise.

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Key clients

  • Willis Towers Watson Corredores de Seguros
  • Berkley International Seguros Colombia
  • Compañía Mundial de Seguros
  • O-Tek Central
  • La Equidad Seguros Generales OC

Work highlights

  • Represented O-Tek Central before an arbitral tribunal to obtain the coverage of a surety bond, which was denied by the insurance company, due to stability failures at a construction site.
  • Represented Berkley International Seguros Colombia in all lawsuits concerning compliance policies (surety bonds) in the city of Medellín.
  • Represented Compañía Mundial de Seguros in various matters, including in administrative sanctioning processes concerning compliance policies.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Luis Felipe Estrada