The insurance and reinsurance team at Kennedys has a first-rate reputation, making it a popular choice for local and international insurers, reinsurers, brokers and adjusters looking for support with claims, disputes and policies. Marco Rivera Noya leads the group, handling claims and disputes within the property, aviation and construction spheres. Key practitioners within the team include Fernando Hurtado De Mendoza, who has broad experience handling casualty claims and regulatory matters for high-profile energy, aviation and marine clients; Kodiak Semsch, who leads the litigation department and specialises in commercial claims and contract breaches; legal director Alonso Barreda, who specialises in property, engineering and major casualty claims; and senior associate Noriko Hasegawa, who heads the regulatory department and also deals with policy drafting for clients across the insurance market. The team has recently been bolstered by the arrival of associate Giacomo Montiel from Miranda & Amado.
Insurance in Peru
Kennedys
Responsables de la pratique:
Marco Rivera Noya
Les références
‘A multidisciplinary team focused on corporate legal advice. They understand the client’s needs not only from a legal approach, but also knowing the business needs, a fact that gives them a marked differentiation of their services.’
‘Each of its members is always willing to support and available to answer questions.’
‘Marco Rivera always has a space to listen to you and resolve any questions, as does Alonso Barreda who, from his new role, follows the firm’s approach by providing personalised attention and a high sense of urgency.’
Principaux clients
AIG
Munich Re
Chubb
IGI Co Ltd
Generali
AXA Insurance LTD.
Starr Insurance & Reinsurance Limited
Rímac Seguros y Reaseguros
Pacífico Cia. De Seguros y Reaseguros
Liberty Seguros
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Rímac Seguros and the reinsurance market led by AIG in a $190m claim related to alleged design error in one of the largest mining companies in the country.
- Assisted the insured in a $12,000,000.00 claim filed by the Peruvian Government’s Ministry of Culture against ten defendants, due to damages to the Intihuatana stone.
- Advising the reinsurers on a $60m material damage and business interruption lawsuit in respect of damages to two hydroelectric stations in January – March 2017 due to El Niño.
Miranda & Amado
The insurance and reinsurance team at Miranda & Amado is a first point of contact for large Peruvian insurance companies seeking assistance with regulatory matters and disputes, as well as a range of corporate and financial transactions. Rafael Corzo leads the group and, backed by over 20 years of industry experience, is widely known for his bancassurance expertise. The department's work is supported by industry veteran Eduardo Wiese, whose wide practice encompasses the breadth of regulatory and transactional matters in the financial sector as well as insolvency proceedings, and associate Antonella Tirado, who is a name to note for insurance regulation.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rafael Corzo
Les références
‘Rigorous in the analysis of legal issues and quick in response.’
‘A very specialised team in insurance.’
‘A lot of drive, they are focused on being able to provide a solution, which is why they constantly propose alternative solutions.’
Principaux clients
RIMAC Seguros
Peruvian Association of Insurance Companies – APESEG
AVLA Perú Compañía de Seguros
Fondo de Seguro de Depósito del Perú (Peruvian FDIC)
Transportadora de Gas del Perú S.A.
Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute
Zurich Insurance Company Ltd (Albors Galiano Portales – España)
Principaux dossiers
- Advising RIMAC Seguros y Reaseguros on the coverage of major vehicle accidents due to their reputational and media impact, and providing monthly, regular and permanent advice regarding insurance and corporate regulations.
- Advising AVLA Perú Compañía de Seguros on insurance, tax and corporate regulations, including insurance distribution agreements, technical provisions in relation to the issuance of letters of credit, and other matters.
- Assisting Transportadora de Gas del Perú with the process of reviewing, negotiating, modifying and renewing insurance policies.
Osterling Abogados
The team at Osterling Abogados handles a wide range of insurance matters, including policy drafting, regulatory counselling, compliance and arbitration, particularly within the property, maritime and construction spaces. The team is also well versed in dealing with insurance matters related to the international trade of goods. Leadership of the group is shared between Gabriel Loli, who has in-depth knowledge of insurance claims within the construction and engineering spaces, and Rabeth Pareja, who is a trusted advisor to insurers, reinsurers, brokers and individuals seeking assistance with liability insurance claims and coverage policies. Omar Córdova left the firm in April 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gabriel Loli; Rabeth Pareja; Omar Córdova
Principaux clients
Chubb Perú Compañía de Seguros y Reaseguros
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE Sucursal en España
La Positiva Seguros y Reaseguros
Arthur J. Gallagher Perú Corredores de Seguros
Rimac Seguros y Reaseguros
Marsh Rehder S.A. Corredores de Seguros
Charles Taylor Adjusting
Ohio National Seguros de Vida
Pacifico Compañía de Seguros y Reaseguros
Mapfre Perú Compañía de Seguros y Reaseguros
Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe
Latin Re
QBE Re
Swiss Re
Cargo Corp. Underwriters
Independencia Shipping Lines
Hannover Re
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted with a damages claim for total loss of cargo resulting from the sinking of the vessel AS FORTUNA.
- Analysed Netafim’s claims against Agrolmos under the product liability policy.
- Analysed the coverage of the claim filed by the ARCC against Consorcio Suyay regarding the construction of hospitals.
Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados
Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados stands out for its expertise in insurance and reinsurance matters across various industries, and regularly advises leading international reinsurers on accidents, natural disasters and damages claims. Practice head Guillermo Puelles handles a variety of mandates within the aviation sector, with a wide practice that spans from corporate work, such as mergers, acquisitions and restructurings, through to antitrust and insolvency procedures. Jorge Trelles deals with project finance in the energy, infrastructure and mining spaces, while associate Sabrina Montoya, a trusted advisor to local and international insurance and reinsurance companies, brokers, intermediaries and insureds, has experience handling claims arising from aviation incidents. The team was bolstered by the arrival of Omar Córdova, who joined in April 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Guillermo Puelles
Principaux clients
La Positiva Seguros y Reaseguros
Bupa
Prosperity Life Insurance Group
Principaux dossiers
Rodríguez Angobaldo Abogados
Rodríguez Angobaldo Abogados is best known in the insurance and reinsurance market for its advice on regulatory compliance, contracts and litigation. Founding partner Fernando Rodríguez Angobaldo leads the group, predominantly dealing with dispute resolution. He is ably supported by Lucero Ramírez Izaguirre.
Responsables de la pratique:
Fernando Rodríguez Angobaldo
Les références
‘Specialised in insurance and always adapting to the needs of the company.’
‘Fernando Rodriguez is a good litigation manager.’
‘The firm has a team with extensive knowledge of insurance legislation and jurisprudence, an aspect that few studios master and have developed.’
Principaux clients
Rímac Seguros y Reaseguros
Pacífico Eps
Liberty Seguros
Avla Peru Compañía De Seguros
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Rímac Seguros y Reaseguros on a risk policy for a construction company regarding a mining project.
- Assisted Pacífico Seguros y Reaseguros with two lawsuits against another well-known insurance company in Peru.
- Advising Pacífico Seguros in a lawsuit against a public electricity distribution company in Peru.
Quiroga & Barton Abogados
Insurance and reinsurance boutique Quiroga & Barton Abogados expertly handles a wide range of regulatory and transactional matters for foreign insurers and reinsurers, as well as insurance claims related to the construction, maritime, energy, mining and health sectors. Associate Manuel Quiroga Suito leads the group, with extensive experience in handling insurance and reinsurance matters within the maritime space, while associate Edwin Ortíz, who has notable in-house insurance experience, deals with the gamut of issues surrounding insurance compliance, risk prevention and is well versed in dealing with administrative law. Victor Custodio has left the firm.
Responsables de la pratique:
Manuel Quiroga Suito
Les références
‘Good communication skills.’
Principaux clients
Willis Corredores de Reaseguros
Infrassure
Petróleos del Perú (Petroperú)
The International Group of P&I Clubs (Igp&I)
Price Forbes Corredores de Reaseguros
Marsh Peru S.A.C Corredores de Seguros
UIB Corredores de Seguros (previously JEF Corredores de Seguros)
UIB Corredores de Reaseguros (previously South Re Corredores de Reaseguros)
North Standard Club P&I
Lockton Peru Corredores de Reaseguros
Lockton Peru Corredores de Seguros
Charles Taylor Ajustadores de Seguros
Willis Corredores de Seguros
Cooper Brothers Ajustadores de Siniestros
Principaux dossiers
- Proviced advice and representation to the vessel Mare Doricum as P&I lawyers, in connection with the oil spill at Repsol’s La Pampilla Terminal.
- Advised and represented Infrassure, a Swiss reinsurer, in two lawsuits filed by Rímac Seguros y Reaseguros.
- Advising The International Group of P&I on drafting regulations related to the new requirements for the operation of oil tankers in Peru.