Kennedys' insurance and reinsurance practice group maintains a market-leading position in the sector, offering a ‘practical approach’ on a range of matters including claims, coverage disputes, policy wording, litigation and arbitration. Practitioners assist clients in the aviation, mining and construction industries, among others, and are experienced in advising national and international insurers, reinsurers, adjusters and brokers. Led by Marco Rivera Noya, a ‘trusted lawyer’ in the insurance industry with over 20 years of experience, the team is further bolstered by the contributions of Fernando Hurtado de Mendoza, who is routinely engaged for his experience in regulatory matters and claims handling. Furthermore, legal director Alonso Barreda brings deep expertise in major casualty claims, financial lines and claim settlement negotiation. Legal director Noriko Hasegawa, for her part, provides comprehensive counsel on regulatory and administrative matters.
Insurance in Peru
Kennedys
Responsables de la pratique:
Marco Rivera Noya
Autres avocats clés:
Fernando Hurtado de Mendoza; Alonso Barreda; Noriko Hasegawa
Les références
‘The commitment of all its employees to their clients reinforces the core of its service, along with the knowledge and support of a solid legal team.’
‘Marco Rivera Noya is a trusted lawyer in the insurance sector with a recognised presence in the international market. In addition to his professional qualities, his knowledge and expertise in all matters involving legal advice make him a clear standout. Alonso Barreda is an increasingly established figure in legal advice in the claims market, is highly committed and offers unparalleled accessibility to converse, explain, and understand clients.’
‘Fernando Hurtado de Mendoza is a standout partner.’
Principaux clients
AIG
Munich Re
Zurich American Insurance Company
Markel American Insurance Company
Dual Corporate Risks
SCOR
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions
Rímac Seguros y Reaseguros
Pacífico Cía de Seguros y Reaseguros
Asociación Peruana De Empresas De Seguros (APESEG)
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Rímac and reinsurer on a $190m claim in relation to damage to vat walls of a copper mine’s plant.
- Advised lead reinsurer Munich Re on a claim filed by Grupo Mexico regarding damages to the facilities of its subsidiary Southern Perú Copper.
- Assisting Markel with settling a claim related to damages to a turbine owed by SDF Energía.
Miranda & Amado
Miranda & Amado leverages the expertise of its dispute resolution, finance, corporate and tax practice groups to provide a robust approach to insurance-related issues, providing expert advice on regulatory, transactional and claims matters. The firm is also well-positioned to assist both local and international clients, with substantial experience in cross-border matters. At the nexus of banking and insurance is team head Rafael Corzo, a recognised authority in the industry who is well-versed in the intricacies of its regulatory framework. Clients also benefit from the insights of counsel Eduardo Wiese, who contributes extensive regulatory and transactional expertise and advises on compliance and insolvency proceedings, among other issues; and associate Antonella Tirado, a specialist in regulatory compliance matters and bancassurance arrangements.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rafael Corzo
Autres avocats clés:
Eduardo Wiese; Antonella Tirado
Les références
‘The lawyers have knowledge and understanding of financial and insurance regulations, as well as strong communication skills. They can present and support their ideas at all levels (including officials from the Banking, Insurance, and Private Pension Funds Superintendence (SBS).’
‘Rafael Corzo stands out for his understanding and knowledge of insurance and financial regulation, and is well-received by officials at the SBS. His strongest qualities are his approachability, empathy, and ethical conduct.’
‘Rafael Corzo has in-depth knowledge of the sector and the regulatory issues applicable to it.’
Principaux clients
RIMAC Seguros y Reaseguros
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
Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute
Zurich Insurance Company
Bicecorp
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted AVLA Perú Compañía de Seguros with regulatory compliance matters for insurance distribution agreements, resolving challenges related to premium payments, and addressing observations by the SBS.
- Advised Transportadora de Gas del Perú on the review, adjustment and submission of special clauses in insurance policies for natural gas transportation concession contracts.
- Advised Talma Servicios Aeroportuarios on a cross-border insurance claim involving the loss of a LATAM aircraft at El Dorado International Airport in Colombia.
Osterling Abogados
Osterling Abogados has a strong track record in the insurance and reinsurance sector, with a particular focus on property and marine matters. The practice group offers a robust skillset, including policy drafting, claims analysis and settlement, recoveries, and regulatory advice. The team is also noted for its extensive experience in litigation, assisting clients with an range of contentious matters. The ‘highly capable’ Gabriel Loli co-leads the practice group, offering guidance on insurance disputes as well as regulatory and commercial matters. Co-head Rabeth Pareja, who is praised for his technical knowledge of the industry, advises on coverage policies, regulatory aspects and liability claims. At the associate level, Daniela Bernui stands out for her contributions in arbitration cases handled by the practice group. Omar Córdova left the firm in April 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gabriel Loli; Rabeth Pareja
Autres avocats clés:
Daniela Bernui
Les références
‘Excellent professionalism and knowledge of the insurance field.’
‘They show professionalism and an orientation towards resolving issues in the best possible way.’
‘Fast, accurate service and extensive knowledge.’
Principaux clients
Chubb Perú Compañía de Seguros y Reaseguros
Rimac Seguros y Reaseguros
Charles Taylor Adjusting
Interseguro Compañía de Seguros
Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe
Secrex Cía. de Seguros de Cred y Garantía (Cesce)
Sedgwick Peru Ajustadores de Seguros
Avla Peru Compañía de Seguros
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Rimac on an arbitration proceeding initiated by Luz del Sur on a coverage claim for $6.4m.
- Conducted a legal report for Mapfre on the interpretation of the meteorological influences clause of the construction insurance policy.
Rodrigo
Rodrigo is developing a strong presence in the insurance market and provides ‘practical advice’ on a range of related matters, with a roster of prominent clients in the aviation and marine industries. The firm fields practitioners well-versed in litigation and arbitration related to settlements, plurality of policies and coverage denial, with experience advising insurance companies and insured parties. The practice group is co-led by Guillermo Puelles, who advises on claims disputes, coverage issues, and supervision and investigation by the Banking, Insurance, and Private Pension Funds Superintendence (SBS). April 2024-hire Omar Córdova (previously at Osterling Abogados) also acts as co-lead, bringing specialist expertise in marine insurance and reinsurance. The team is further supported by Jorge Trelles, who contributes financial knowledge pertaining to the energy, infrastructure and mining industries; senior associate Sabrina Montoya, who garners praise for her handling of claims issues; and associate Fiorella Bustamante, a marine insurance specialist who joined in April 2024, also from Osterling Abogados.
Responsables de la pratique:
Guillermo Puelles; Omar Córdova
Autres avocats clés:
Sabrina Montoya; Fiorella Bustamante; Jorge Trelles
Les références
‘The firm works very professionally regarding claims recoveries.’
‘They give personalised attention in the recovery of claims.’
‘The insurance team has a recognised and respected track record locally.’
Principaux clients
Rimac Seguros y Reaseguros
Mapfre Perú
La Positiva Seguros y Reaseguros
Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe
Pacifico Compañia De Seguros y Reaseguros
Axa Xl
Cargo
AIG
Allianz
Swiss Re
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Liberty Insurance Europe on the legal proceedings for damages in which it is claiming compensation for the total loss of cargo owned by the insured Anglo American Quellaveco.
- Advising Rimac on proceedings initiated by Peruvian Air Force (FAP) against FRAM due to a collision of a FRAM-owned ship and FAP-owned seaplane.
- Advising La Positiva Seguros y Reaseguros on the possible application of the shipowner’s and insurer’s right to limit civil liability to third parties under the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1992.
DLA Piper Perú
DLA Piper Perú’s insurance practice group is called upon by financial institutions as well as insurers and reinsurers to provide guidance on transactional and regulatory matters. The team is also equipped to assist with bancassurance arrangements and cross-border transactions. The department is led by recently-appointed co-managing partner Sergio Barboza, who is experienced in advising on regulatory and transactional matters; Hernán Jordán oversees the practice group’s dispute cases. At the principal associate level, Nelly Espinoza is commended for her key role in insurance deals and counsel on regulatory challenges pertaining to policy issues, compliance (including regarding amendments in regulation) and coverage. Senior associate Farah Torres also advises on regulatory aspects in addition to transactional matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sergio Barboza
Autres avocats clés:
Hernán Jordan; Nelly Espinoza; Juan Carlos Ramírez; Farah Torres
Les références
‘Their experience and expertise in the field, together with the approachability and direct involvement of the senior partners, distinguish this practice.’
Principaux clients
Rimac Seguros y Reaseguros
Qualitas Compañía de Seguros
Avla Perú Compañía de Seguros
Nacional de Seguros
TMF Group
BTG Pactual
Arthur J. Gallagher Corredores de Seguros
AFP Habitat
ACSL Corredores de Seguros
Estudio Echecopar
Estudio Echecopar's client roster includes national and international insurers, reinsurers and related intermediaries, with experience spanning M&A in the industry, risk mitigation and regulatory compliance. The practice group is also adept at handling litigation pertaining to civil and professional liability, D&O/E&O policies and cyber risk. Leveraging longstanding financial experience, Pablo Berckholtz oversees the team, with areas of expertise including banking law and private equity. Associate Mikela Echeandía is also noted for providing counsel to companies in the finance and insurance industries.
Responsables de la pratique:
Pablo Berckholtz
Autres avocats clés:
Mikela Echeandía
Principaux clients
Vivir Seguros Compañía de Seguros de Vida
Pacifico Entidad Prestadora de Salud
Cogent International
Zurich Insurance Company
Protecta Compañía de Seguros y Reaseguros
Ohio National Seguros de Vida
Rimac
Zurich Insurance Company
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Vivir Seguros Compañía de Seguros de Vida on the preparation of the necessary documentation for the presentation of a bidding process for the selection of insurance companies to manage the risks of disability, survival and burial expenses in the private pension system under a group insurance policy.
- Advising Consorcio Peru Health on negotiations with the insurance broker in order to activate the insurance policy and on the consequent indemnification of damages that was rejected by the insurance company.
- Advising Protecta Compañía de Seguros y Reaseguros on day-to-day matters, including activation of policy coverage and regulatory compliance with SBS.
Rebaza, Alcázar & De Las Casas
Rebaza, Alcázar & De Las Casas' financial regulation and insurance group offers experience in transactional, compliance and regulatory matters and is well-equipped to supports clients with investment ventures in the industry. The group's practice is primarily centred on advising companies regulated by the Banking, Insurance, and Private Pension Funds Superintendence (SBS) and the Securities Market Superintendence (SMV). Co-head Rafael Alcázar is experienced in banking regulation and financing, while co-head Alexandra Orbezo contributes expertise in M&A and venture capital. The wider team includes senior associate Pedro Díaz, an expert in capital markets and financial regulation; and associates Camila Hernández and Paula Portocarrero, who assist with capital markets and financial regulation mandates.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rafael Alcázar; Alexandra Orbezo
Autres avocats clés:
Pedro Díaz; Camila Hernández; Paula Portocarrero
Les références
‘The insurance practice at Rebaza, Alcázar & De Las Casas stands out for its deep regulatory expertise, its strategic approach tailored to the client’s business, and its concrete experience in complex processes of reorganisation, corporate structuring, and regulatory compliance within the insurance sector.
‘What makes this practice unique is its combination of technical expertise, business vision and close relationship with regulatory authorities. The team has a strong command of both local and international regulations, including supervision by the SBS, and an exceptional understanding of the challenges faced by insurers, intermediaries, reinsurers and companies linked to the financial sector.’
‘The team demonstrates remarkable cross-collaboration with other specialised areas of the firm (finance, M&A, compliance), which enables a comprehensive and coherent legal response. We also value their availability, clarity in communication and preventive approach—crucial in such a highly regulated sector as insurance.’
Principaux clients
Lexington Partners U.K.
Total Servicios Financieros Empresa de Créditos
BICECORP
Betterfly
Arthur J. Gallagher Peru Corredores de Seguros
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Lexington on regulatory compliance related to insurance-sector investments in Peru.
- Advised Total Servicios Financieros Empresa de Créditos on the structuring and negotiation of insurance policies to secure its operations.
- Advised BK Peru (subsidiary of BICECORP) on regulatory compliance and risk management in its leasing operations.
Rodríguez Angobaldo Abogados
Rodríguez Angobaldo Abogados handles a steady stream of work in the insurance space, with capabilities spanning insurance and reinsurance disputes and regulatory, compliance and civil liability matters. The practice group is led by Fernando Rodríguez Angobaldo, a recognised authority on insurance law who offers expert counsel on dispute resolution, including policy interpretation, civil liability and regulatory issues. Senior associate Lucero Ramírez Izaguirre, an expert in private and insurance law, co-leads the team, providing expertise in regulatory disputes (litigation and arbitration).
Responsables de la pratique:
Fernando Rodríguez Angobaldo; Lucero Ramírez
Les références
‘The firm demonstrates strong performance and delivers positive results.’
‘Their willingness, efficiency and successful outcomes stand out.’
Principaux clients
RIMAC Seguros y Reaseguros
Pacífico EPS
Liberty Seguros
Avla Peru Compañía De Seguros
Principaux dossiers
- Defended RIMAC against a construction company’s claim for insurance coverage and compensation.
- Represented RIMAC in judicial proceedings that challenge the interpretation of the indemnity principle in insurance law.
- Represented Pacífico EPS in a lawsuit against a public electricity distribution company in Peru.