Advokatfirman Vinge’s insurance practice has a long-standing reputation for handling insurance-related M&A transactions as well as regulatory issues in the sector. The team regularly advises leading domestic and foreign insurers and intermediaries, with a client base evenly balanced between life insurers, non-life insurers, and insurance mediators. Practice head Fabian Ekeblad focuses on transactional and regulatory matters, while experienced arbitrator Mattias Rosengren has considerable experience in the insurance sector. Anders Leissner offers maritime insurance expertise, and Viveka Classon specialises in regulatory matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The insurance team within Vinge has great competence, both theoretical and practical, which means that the counselling is of highest quality. The practical experience in the team is priceless.’
  • ‘Fabian Ekeblad combines great business acumen, drive and experience to push through and solve problems. Elin Samara works with great efficiency and focus.’
  • ‘Viveka Classon's extensive experience in how an insurance business is run and her very good knowledge of regulations make her an excellent adviser. She understands business very well and she always provides adequate and useful advice.’
  • ‘Per Johan Eckerberg is the most knowledgeable expert in his field in Sweden.'

  • ‘The team has a unique knowledge and understanding of the regulatory requirements for conducting insurance business in Sweden.’

Key clients

  • Sirius International Insurance Corporation
  • Alecta Pensionsförsäkring
  • Hedvig Försäkring AB
  • Codan Forsikring AS/Trygg-Hansa Försäkring Filial
  • Zurich Insurance
  • AIG
  • Skandia
  • Dina Försäkring AB/the Dina insurance federation
  • Cardif Försäkring AB
  • Falck Danmark A/S
  • Assistansbolaget Sverige Försäkring AB and subsidiaries
  • Nord Insuretech Group AB
  • LeasePlan Sverige AB
  • Trygg-Hansa

Work highlights

  • Advised Falck Danmark A/S in relation to the sale of the dormant insurance company Falck Försäkring AB to the Nomor/Terminix group.
  • Assisting LeasePlan Sverige AB with regulatory and strategic matters in relation to the ongoing insurance activities of the LeasePlan car leasing group.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Fabian Ekeblad, Henrik Ossborn, Mattias Rosengren, Michele Fara

Other key lawyers

Viveka Classon, Anders Leissner, Per Johan Eckerberg, Elin Samara