Insurance: local firms

Lee & Ko

Lee & Ko‘s insurance and reinsurance practice is led by Jin Hong Kwon, who is also a member of the firm’s financial services and compliance division. The team is experienced in assisting insurers with formation and licensing matters, both on a domestic and international basis. Jin Young Jung is particularly noted for his expertise in advising on insurance matters within the shipping, energy and natural resources sectors. Sae Um Kim is a key practitioner.

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Testimonials

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‘The team has a lot of experience and self-motivated lawyers.’
‘All individuals are self-motivated, and all individual team members communicate closely with customers to investigate, research, and present opinions extensively to meet their needs.’
‘Lee&Ko is very prompt on every response, and their legal advice does not put on airs, but instead is straight-forward for their client in a practical way. ’
‘Jin Hong Kwon's reputation as an insurance expert is well-deserved and he consistently stays up-to-date with the latest insurance trends and developments. His commitment to clients is remarkable, as he acts promptly and responsibly whenever required. His trustworthiness is further reinforced by his agility and sense of duty.’
‘Lee & Ko have in-depth knowledge and provide high quality advice. They are always readily available and have proven that they can work under tight turnaround. Lee & Ko boasts an excellent group of lawyers with an all-around attention to detail who offer pragmatic, creative solutions to our problems at competitive rates/fees. Lee & Ko is unquestionably a top tier law firm in the field of insurance, with an exceptional value for money and a wide range of highly qualified experts to cover all the fields our business requires.’
‘Jin Hong Kwon is very well-versed in insurance matters and always provides comprehensive and thoughtful advice. He is extremely easy to work with, knows the nuances of business and his knowledge in this field is wide and deep. Jin Hong is hardworking, prompt and efficient, always putting his knowledge to application for the practical benefit of his clients.’

Key clients

ABL Life Insurance Co., Ltd., formerly known as Allianz Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
Ace American Fire Marine Insurance Co., Ltd (Korea Branch)
AIA Group Limited (AIA Korea)
AIG (American International Group) Insurance Co., Ltd.
Allianz SE, Singapore Branch
Allied World Assurance Company Ltd.
Aon Korea Inc.
Aon PLC
Aon Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Apple Europe Limited
Arch MI Asia Limited
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A. (Hong Kong)
AXA Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
Berkley Re
BNP Paribas Cardif General Insurance Co., Ltd.
BNP Paribas Cardif Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
Chubb Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
CNA Hardy
Compagnie Française d'Assurance pour le Commerce Extérieur
Corstone Asia
DB Insurance Co., Ltd.
DB Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
Euler Hermes Hong Kong Services Limited
Euler Hermes Korea Non-Life Broker, Co., Ltd.
FM Global
Fubon Hyundai Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
Fusion Specialty Insurance Pty Ltd
General Insurance Association of Korea
General Reinsurance Corporation
Hanjin Busan Newport Co., Ltd.
Hannover Re Malaysia
Hanwha General Insurance Co., Ltd.
Hanwha Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
Heungkuk Fire Marine Insurance Co., Ltd.
Heungkuk Life Insurance
Hyundai Marine and Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.
Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) Asia Limited (now known as Marsh)
KB Insurance Co., Ltd.
Korea General Insurance Association
Korea Life Insurance Association
Korea Shipping Association
Korea Trade Insurance Corporation
Korean Reinsurance Company
Kyobo Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
LG Energy Solution
LINA Life Insurance Company of Korea
Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd.
MetLife Insurance Co., Ltd.
Mirae Asset Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
Munich Reinsurance Company, Korea Branch
Pacific Life Re
POSCO Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.
RGA Reinsurance Company
Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd.
Samsung Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
Seoul Guarantee Insurance Corporation
Shinhan Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
SK Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd.
Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.
Zurich Insurance Group
Zurich Life Insurance(Hong Kong)

Work highlights

Represented Kyobo Life Insurance in appeal proceedings concerning an insurance claim dispute involving immediate annuities lodged by a group of policyholders.
Advised on the legislation process for regulating actuaries for the Institute of Actuaries of Korea.
Assisted with an M&A transaction involving the sale of stocks issued by a large insurance agency to a subsidiary of Hanwha Life Insurance Co., Ltd.