(Re)insurance & ILS

Wakefield Quin advises insurers, reinsurers, insurance intermediaries and insurance linked securities participants in Bermuda’s international market on contentious and non contentious matters, combining deep sector insight with pragmatic, commercial advice.

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Our specialist services

We advise Bermuda insurance regulated entities, institutional and private equity investors, lenders, and other industry stakeholders on all aspects of Bermuda (re)insurance law and practice.

Formation & Licensing

Our insurance lawyers advise on the formation, structuring and licensing of all classes of Bermuda (re)insurers, including commercial insurers, captives and special purpose insurers, and the licensing of insurance managers and intermediaries.

Regulatory & Compliance

We provide ongoing regulatory counsel on compliance with the Insurance Act and related regulations, Bermuda Monetary Authority requirements and guidance, corporate governance standards, reporting and notification obligations and regulatory filings.

(Re)insurance Transactions

We act as trusted insurance lawyers on mergers and acquisitions of (re)insurance companies, schemes of arrangement and winding-ups, portfolio transfers and reinsurance transactions, and run-off acquisitions and legacy portfolio solutions.

Insurance-Linked Securities

We advise on catastrophe bond issuances and special purpose insurer structures, collateralised reinsurance arrangements, sidecars and other alternative capital vehicles and transformer reinsurance structures.

Our Approach

We work as an extension of our clients’ in‑house teams, delivering advice that reflects the realities of the insurance and reinsurance markets. Our lawyers combine deep technical knowledge with an understanding of commercial pressures, regulatory demands and stakeholder expectations.

We focus on practical, proportionate solutions designed to generate value, manage risk and support long term business objectives.

Understand your strategic goal

We invest time in understanding each client’s business model, risk profile and strategic priorities, allowing us to tailor advice that aligns legal solutions with commercial outcomes.

Manage risk and deliver value

Our team delivers clear, decisive advice grounded in technical excellence, enabling clients to make informed decisions quickly in fast‑moving insurance and reinsurance environments.

Support execution and beyond

We provide proactive guidance across contentious and non‑contentious matters, anticipating issues before they escalate and helping clients manage disputes efficiently.

Tailor the structure and documentation

Our lawyers work collaboratively with all stakeholders and other advisors to deliver joined up solutions that reflect the complexity of modern (re)insurance and ILS transactions.

Our experience in the (re)insurance sector

Providing expert guidance on cross-border deals, strategic advisory, and international transaction management to help clients navigate complex global markets.

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Why clients choose Wakefield Quin

Specialist Bermuda insight

Decades of jurisdictional experience, applied with commercial understanding.

Deep sector expertise

Advisers who understand the realities, pressures and opportunities of each industry.

Speed and responsiveness

Agile teams who deliver high quality work at the pace clients need.

Integrated legal + client services

End-to-end support across structuring, administration and ongoing compliance.