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Key challenges for the insurance sector are efficient structuring of sales forces and distribution processes and competition for distribution capacities. We advise on bancassurance and assurbanking agreements, distribution agreements with other financial services providers, distribution platforms and broker organisations or the increase in distribution activities via the Internet.
Our team also advises on the legal structuring of insurance products and their compliance especially with insurance regulatory and insurance contract law as well as investment law.
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Blog Post: 18 March 2024
Unpacking the FCA’s survey on non-financial misconduct
The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) latest survey issued to certain regulated firms suggests that tackling non-financial misconduct remains a key strategic priority for the UK regulator. This…
News: 11 January 2024
Allen & Overy advises Gallagher on the acquisition of Köberich Financial Lines
Allen & Overy LLP has advised US company Arthur J. Gallagher & Co (Gallagher) in connection with the acquisition of Köberich Financial Lines GmbH & Co. KG (Köberich Financial Lines). The terms of the…
Publications: 28 July 2022
Equity capital markets in 2022: Europe cools, the Middle East heats up. What next?
The equity capital markets have faced challenging conditions in H1 2022. European markets cooled, the Middle East boomed.
Publications: 15 July 2022
Risks for directors in the spotlight: Climate litigation
In this article we shine the spotlight on an emerging risk for directors - that of direct claims against them relating to acts or omissions addressing climate change. We briefly consider this fast…