Ogier is noted for its work on pension longevity risk swaps and its expertise in the captive insurance market, while working with the firm’s dispute resolution teams on contentious matters around PII and D&O coverage. The group additionally covers regulatory proceedings. Richard Sharp leads the department, handling the spectrum of insurance and reinsurance challenges, including risk swaps, ILS transactions and cellular structures. Michelle Watson Bunn and James Walsh advise insurers in relation to M&A transactions, while Gabrielle Payne assists with the establishment of insurance vehicles and transactional matters.
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- 'Very knowledgeable, good to work with.'
- 'I have worked with Richard Sharp on a number of items over the years and have always been impressed by his efficiency and ability to turn things around quickly and to a high standard.'
- 'Provided timely, commercial advice.'
- 'Reliable, knowledgeable.'
- 'Sector expertise, reliable and friendly.'
Key clients
- Munich Re No
- The Ardonagh Group
- International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
- RGA UK Services
- Artex/Hexagon PCC
- Strategic Risk Solutions/Opportuna PCC
- Aon/White Rock PCC/White Rock ICC
- Robus
- Stubben Edge Group
- Schroders/Secquaero ICC
- Falcon Insurance PCC
- Agile Risk
Work highlights
- Advised Munich Re on Project Vibranium, a $2bn pension longevity swap in relation to March McLennan's pension longevity risks.
- Advised The Ardonagh Group in relation to its acquisition of the Robus Group.
- Advised the Red Cross on the novel use of a Guernsey insurance vehicle for a risk transfer mechanism, which will transform the organisation's approach to disaster response.
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Richard Sharp