Alexander Plows
Arntzen de BescheLeading insurance companies, financial institutions, directors and officers, agents, and brokers frequently turn to Arntzen de Besche‘s insurance practice, which provides advise on the full range of contentious and non-contentious matters. Alexander Plows oversees the team and regularly acts for insurers and reinsurers across a broad range of issues, including coverage disputes and regulatory matters. Karl Rosén specialises in financial service regulatory mandates, while Terje Granvang has a proven track record in advising on insurance and professional indemnity issues. Elsewhere in the team, Eivind Landmark Tandrevold has proven experience in insurance disputes, and Jan Olav Aabø has demonstrable experience in litigation and professional indemnity matters. Other key names are Tobias Behncke and Bendik Misund Nedberg. Sven Iver Steen departed in February 2024.
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- ‘The insurance team has extensive knowledge and is very service-minded. The team is set apart from other insurance teams due to Alex Plows' experience in the London market and his ability to adapt his advice to Norwegian clients while building on his international experience.’
- ‘Alex Plows is an outstanding insurance lawyer and has extensive experience and knowledge within the insurance and reinsurance industry. His ability to handle complex matters is very impressive.’
Key clients
- XL Insurance Company SE
- AXIS
- RSM Norway
- If P&C Insurance
- Chubb European Group
- Tryg
- Enstar Group
- Aspen Insurance
- The Hartford
- Liberty
- Lloyd’s Insurance Company
- Gjensidige Forsikring
- KLP Skadeforsikring AS
- Storebrand
- Lloyd’s Insurance Company (Lloyd’s of London)
- PwC
- KPMG
- Norges Banks Pensjonskasse (The Central Bank of Norway’s Pension Fund)
- Solid Försäkring AB
- Z Insurance AS
Work highlights
- Representing If P&C Insurance in a NOK1.7bn Directors and Officers (D&O) liability claim filed by various hedge fund.
- Representing Tryg in a NOK200m Directors and Officers (D&O) liability claim brought by the bankruptcy estate of Kleven.
- Assisted ERGO in its acquisition of the remaining 50% stake of Storebrand Health Insurance.
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Alexander Plows