Mannheimer Swartling’s insurance practice continues to advise life and non-life insurance companies, reinsurers, intermediaries, and other market professionals on the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious insurance matters. Practice head Azadeh Razani specialises in insurance-related disputes. Hans Hammarbäck has over 30 years of experience handling contentious insurance and reinsurance mandates, including M&A-related disputes; he also regularly assists clients with drafting insurance terms and conditions. Christian Pfeiff specialises in contentious and regulatory insurance matters, while M&A lawyer Fredrik Oling Andretzky counts major insurance groups and intermediaries among his client base. Erik Schultz’s insurance and reinsurance practice often sees him handling regulatory issues, and senior associate Sofia Zander is also a key contact, noted particularly for her experience advising on insurance distribution and insurance contracts.
Insurance in Sweden
Mannheimer Swartling
Praxisleiter:
Azadeh Razani
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Hans Hammarbäck; Christian Pfeiff; Fredrik Oling Andretzky; Erik Schultz; Sofia Zander; Gustav Feldt
Referenzen
‘The team has a thorough understanding of all legal aspects associated with insurance and life insurance. The true partnership model enables the firm to allocate the right people to each matter.’
‘Christian Pfeiff has excellent width and depth of knowledge. You always feel safe in his hands. He is excellent at penetrating a large case and coming up with the best solution.’
‘Erik Schultz is extremely pleasant to work with and knowledgeable. He quickly understands our problems and always provides to-the-point advice. Gustav Feldt also stands out as a valued adviser, who has knowledge of virtually all areas of insurance.’
Norelid Advokatbyrå
With major domestic and international insurance companies as long-term clients, Norelid Advokatbyrå’s insurance and reinsurance desk remains at the forefront of the field in Sweden. The group’s broad experience spans D&O and professional liability claims and cyber risk and cyber crime issues as well as property, industrial, general liability, and product liability insurance, among other matters. Founder and managing partner Susanna Norelid has extensive experience handling contentious and non-contentious insurance matters for leading international insurance companies, while Fredrik Seemann is noted particularly for his experience advising Nordic insurance companies as well as for his expertise in insurance regulation and insurance distribution regulation. Associate Johanna Eriksson is a cyber insurance specialist.
Praxisleiter:
Susanna Norelid; Fredrik Seemann
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Johanna Eriksson
Referenzen
‘An excellent insurance law practice.’
‘Susanna Norelid is my go-to lawyer for insurance law in Sweden.’
‘Susanna Norelid is extremely effective, business oriented, and always available.’
Kernmandanten
FM Global
FM Insurance
Protector Försäkring
Länsförsäkringar
Gjensidige Försäkring
Kennedys Law
Clyde & Co
Zurich Insurance
Fidelis Insurance
Perkins Coie
Talbot Underwriting
CBL Insurance
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing Zurich in subrogated recovery litigation arising out of major internal fraud and embezzlement carried out by an employee of a listed Swedish property company, successfully litigated before the district court.
- Representing FM Insurance Europe in a high-value energy industry property damage and business interruption claim, currently being litigated before the Swedish courts.
- Advising Beazley’s claims department, offering comprehensive legal and claims management services for Cyber Risk claims and legal matters in Sweden.
Setterwalls
Setterwalls’ insurance practice, which is particularly noted for representing leading insurance carriers in connection with high-profile insurance disputes, handles a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters for domestic and international clients. Insurance dispute specialists Johannes Ericson and Magnus Rydberg jointly lead the nationwide group, which has lawyers based in Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö. Åke Fors has over 40 years of experience advising clients, notably P&I insurers, on transactional insurance matters. Tobias Björklund has a strong track record assisting insurance companies and distributors in regulatory matters, while senior associate Jakob Andersson stands out for his experience representing insurance companies in claims and insurance disputes.
Praxisleiter:
Johannes Ericson; Magnus Rydberg
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Åke Fors; Tobias Björklund; Jakob Andersson
Referenzen
‘A responsive, knowledgeable and commercial team.’
‘Tobias Björklund is a highly professional and skilled lawyer, appreciated for his ability to tackle complex legal issues even under tight deadlines and on short notice. His deep knowledge of (and ability to interpret) the law, combined with his efficiency, enables him to provide swift and smart solutions to the most complex legal issues. His approachable and pleasant demeanour ensure a seamless collaboration with me as a client.’
‘Johannes Ericson, Magnus Rydberg and Jakob Andersson are a very strong team with great knowledge within the insurance field. They regularly provide their clients with the latest updates on court practice and judicial proceedings.’
Kernmandanten
AP7
Folksam
If Skadeförsäkring
Länsförsäkringar
Chubb
AIG
Allianz
AXA XL
Gjensidige
Third Point Reinsurance Ltd.
UK P&I Club
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing the North of England P&I Association Ltd in a large and complex bankruptcy proceeding, with the matter involving analysis of the right to direct claims under the Swedish Insurance Contract Act and representing the client before the district court.
Advokatfirman Vinge
Advokatfirman Vinge’s insurance practice, which is well known for its expertise in insurance-related M&A and regulatory work, advises life insurers, non-life insurers and insurance mediators on the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious matters. Practice head Fabian Ekeblad, focusing on transactional and regulatory mandates, counts leading insurance companies and intermediaries, both domestic and international, among his client base. Specialising in insurance regulation, Viveka Classon plays a key role in the team, and commercial arbitration expert Mattias Rosengren is active in the insurance sector, with Fredrik Lundblom also noted for his insurance disputes experience. Gothenburg-based maritime insurance expert Anders Leissner is also a key contact.
Praxisleiter:
Fabian Ekeblad
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Viveka Classon; Mattias Rosengren; Fredrik Lundblom; Anders Leissner; Henrik Ossborn; Michele Fara; Per Johan Eckerberg
Referenzen
‘The team has deep knowledge and experience in all insurance-related matters as well as a pragmatic attitude.’
‘Fredrik Lundblom makes insurance-related legal content easily understandable. He is very skilled within insurance law especially within the Swedish jurisdiction.’
‘Viveka Classon and her insurance team at Vinge are highly experienced in the insurance industry. Combined with their exhaustive knowledge of the relevant regulations, they are able to deliver legal services that stand out in comparison to their competitors.’
Kernmandanten
Sirius International Insurance Corporation
Alecta Pensionsförsäkring
DUAL Nordics 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
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting as legal counsel for a private person (a youth) in court proceedings against the Swedish Insurance company Länsförsäkringar.
- Assisting LeasePlan with regulatory and strategic matters in relation to the ongoing insurance activities of the LeasePlan car leasing group.
- Acting as counsel for Trygg-Hansa in court litigation against Uppsala Vatten and Avfall, which is a company owned by Uppsala municipality that is responsible for the wastewater/sewage and storm water system in Uppsala municipality.
Westerberg & Partners
Westerberg & Partners is widely praised for its insurance and reinsurance litigation expertise and regularly handles high-stakes mandates for leading domestic and international insurers. Practice head Stefan Bessman focuses on insurance and reinsurance coverage disputes, reinsurance commutations, and insurance regulatory issues. With considerable experience handling insurance-related litigation and arbitration proceedings, Jesper Tiberg is a key contact. At the associate level, Jacob Ericson is noted for his experience in coverage claims, while Victoria Ribbnäs stands out for her involvement in a Covid-19 business interruption coverage dispute heard at the Supreme Court.
Praxisleiter:
Stefan Bessman
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jesper Tiberg; Jacob Ericson; Victoria Ribbnäs
Referenzen
‘Stefan Bessman is the top reinsurance and insurance (large risks) litigator in Sweden and has never lost a single case where he has represented us.’
‘The best law firm in Sweden for reinsurance matters, great also for insurance. They have a proven success record representing the company where I work.’
‘Very competent and give good, solid advice. Super communication and case management. You are in good hands when Westerberg & Partners are involved.’
Kernmandanten
Gjensidige Forsikring
Chubb Insurance
If Property & Casualty Insurance
AIG
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing Gjensidige Forsikring in several coverage disputes arising out of pandemic-related business interruption claims.
- Acting for If Property & Casualty Insurance in several large insurance and reinsurance coverage disputes.
Advokatfirman Cederquist KB
Advokatfirman Cederquist KB’s insurance offering covers coverage disputes as well as recourse and professional liability claims on the contentious side, and insurance-related M&A and regulatory work on the non-contentious side. Disputes specialist Erik Wernberg is noted for his experience in major insurance coverage cases. Tobias Frödin Lilja’s financial regulatory practice often sees him operate in the insurance sector. M&A expert Pontus Röckert regularly advises domestic and international insurance companies on acquisitions, investments, mergers, and joint ventures, among other matters. Eric Johnson and Elsa Arbrandt are also key contacts.
Praxisleiter:
Erik Wernberg; Tobias Frödin Lilja; Pontus Röckert
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Eric Johnson; Elsa Arbrandt
Referenzen
‘Dedicated, subject-matter experts with high attention to detail and an ability to think creatively to achieve a good outcome.’
‘True subject matter experts who helped us reach a positive outcome.’
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing If Skadeförsäkring AB in court proceedings before the Stockholm District Court regarding several serial loss claims involving several insurance companies, against Getinge and certain subsidiaries emanating from several and extensive ongoing class actions in North America.
- Representing a former HSB representative of the board of one of its member companies in court litigation before Malmö District Court.
- Successfully represented a former board member of Concent Mitt AB (instructed by the insurance company AIG Europe Limited UK, Swedish branch) as respondents in court proceedings against the shareholders of said company.
CMS Wistrand
CMS Wistrand’s insurance practice advises domestic and international insurers on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters, with the group particularly strong when it comes to W&I insurance in M&A transactions as well as professional liability insurance. With nearly three decades of experience handling insurance and reinsurance matters, Jörgen Eklund in Stockholm leads the team alongside Gothenburg-based Johan Gregow, who stands out for his experience in disputes under liability policies, subrogation disputes, and claims under M&A insurance. Magnus Forssman specialises in W&I insurance and plays a key role in the team.
Praxisleiter:
Jörgen Eklund; Johan Gregow
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Magnus Forssman
Kernmandanten
Anticimex Insurance
AIG
Kalix Wind AB
If
Zurich
Riskpoint
Brockwell
Advania
Ambridge
Stena Oil AB
Stena Metall AB
Fu-Gen AG
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Anticimex Insurance on both pan-Nordic and Swedish co-insurance and re-insurance schemes as well as ongoing contentious and non-contentious matters.
- Advised several major underwriters in relation to W&I insurance for numerous Swedish M&A transactions, handling matters such as warranty insurance coverage, claims processes and policy drafting work.
- Successfully represented wind energy company Kalix Wind in a dispute in the municipal court with its insurer.
DLA Piper Sweden
DLA Piper Sweden’s insurance team in Stockholm works closely with the firm’s other Nordic offices to advise domestic and international insurers as well as brokers on the full range of contentious and non-contentious matters, with D&O and PI claims particular areas of recent growth for the team. Practice head Arthur Csatho advises leading insurers in connection with coverage disputes; he is also noted for his expertise in cyber risk and W&I insurance. Construction specialist Per Kronwall and litigator Karl-Oscar Dalin are key contacts in the team. Managing associate David Johansson acts in insurance and reinsurance disputes, while senior associate Frida Nordström handles regulatory matters.
Praxisleiter:
Arthur Csatho
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Per Kronwall; Karl-Oscar Dalin; David Johansson; Frida Nordström
Referenzen
‘A very strong Swedish insurance team with experience representing both insurers and the insured, with a particularly strong, international network. Their deliveries are always fast and to-the-point, regardless of whether it is a single deliverable in Sweden or a combined deliverable from multiple jurisdictions across the world.’
‘David Johansson is an inspiring and proactive team leader, responsive and quick to assemble the right team from DLA as required depending on the issue. He has proactively directed our attention to areas that might otherwise have been overlooked.’
‘Frida Nordström is thoroughly competent and experienced well beyond her years. She is impressive in her dealings with non-legal parts of the business and able to share learnings from other industries in a helpful manner.’
Kernmandanten
Sturecompagniet
HSB Stockholm Ekonomisk Förening
FM Global
Setra Group
Restate AB
Momumat AB
Fredrik Eriksson National AB
Ryan Speciality Group
Kesko
Howden
FC Gruppen AB
Operatören AB
Highlight-Mandate
- Successfully represented US-based insurer FM Global in a renewal dispute.
- Represented D&Os of property consultant Restate AB as defence counsel under a D&O insurance in defending claims in relation to the handling of a construction project.
- Advised renowned insurance intermediary Howden on a regular basis in relation to its Swedish business.
Magnusson Sweden
Magnusson Sweden’s insurance practice advises leading domestic and global insurance companies as well as insurance intermediaries, focusing on commercial, contractual, and regulatory mandates. Practice head Caroline Landerfors has an excellent track record advising insurance companies, insurance distributors, and financial service providers, and Robert Karlsson’s broad banking and finance practice regularly sees him work in the insurance sector. Senior associate Lisa Düppe is noted for her insurance disputes experience.
Praxisleiter:
Caroline Landerfors
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Robert Karlsson; Lisa Düppe
Referenzen
‘The team stands out for its agility and ability to understand and handle complex questions.’
‘We had the pleasure of working closely with Caroline Landerfors on our insurance-related issues, and she have been absolutely exceptional. She has consistently demonstrated deep expertise and a keen understanding of the insurance industry. Caroline has been a trusted adviser, and I highly recommend her for anyone seeking top legal expertise in the insurance sector.’
‘We have primarily collaborated with Caroline Landerfors, who is undoubtedly one of the best attorneys-in-law when it comes to almost all aspects of insurance and insurance regulation. Caroline is agile, hands-on, and highly reliable.’
Kernmandanten
AIG
AXA XL
Svenska Sjö
QBE
Berkley
ERV
Söderberg & Partners
ManyPets
AmTrust
Fondo Solutions
Lysa
Rentfair/Ebie
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting as a strategic legal adviser to the Swedish insurtech company Omocom.
- Provided coverage advice to AXA XL on large and complex liability claims.
- Assisted W.R. Berkley with coverage and defense advice in respect of a variety of professional liability claims and disputes.
NORDIA Law
NORDIA Law stands out for its experience acting for leading insurance companies, both domestic and international, in connection with insurance coverage disputes. With considerable expertise in high-profile international insurance disputes, Per Sjödin leads the group alongside Johan Strömberg, who regularly handles claims both in court and arbitration proceedings. Kristin Persson is a key contact, and at the associate level, Clara Lundin and Sara Nordekvist play key roles in the team.
Praxisleiter:
Per Sjödin; Johan Strömberg
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Kristin Persson; Clara Lundin; Sara Nordekvist
Referenzen
‘The team has excellent local knowledge of the insurance market but also work on large multinational insurance matters. Key individuals include Johan Stromberg and Per Sjödin, who both have lots of experience and are user friendly and responsive.’
‘Johan Strömberg is incredibly well regarded in the insurance market and this insight gives him a real edge in developing work. The team also has critical mass and great personality.’
‘Per Sjödin is very friendly and knowledgeable and does not hesitate to represent our company in difficult disputes.’
Kernmandanten
Länsförsäkringar Group
Zurich Insurance Plc (Ireland)
Tryg Forsikring A/S through Trygg-Hansa Försäkring filial (former Trygg-Hansa and former Moderna Försäkringar)
Ålands Ömsesidiga Försäkringsbolag
AIG
Chubb Insurance
Folksam
QBE Insurance Group
Hannover Re
Swiss Re
AXA XL
HDI Global Specialty SE
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing Tryg Forsikring A/S in litigation concerning coverage under a global liability master insurance policy, for which Trygg-Hansa is first excess insurer with limit of liability of SEK250m in excess of SEK250m per triggered policy year, for numerous product liability disputes in the US.
- Representing Folksam in a big contract dispute where extensive damage has occurred to an underlying business. The case concerns both alleged negligence in construction and the choice of material.
- Representing QBE in a dispute against a bank regarding the applicability of crime insurance for certain events.
Advokatfirman Delphi
Advokatfirman Delphi’s insurance team in Gothenburg handles a wide range of contentious matters, ranging from coverage and recourse disputes to investigations of loss, with particular expertise in financial market insurance. The group is also noted for its repeat work for a major international loss adjuster in connection with disputed claims. Tobias Hamrin, who has broad insurance-sector experience covering recourse disputes, leads the team alongside Rolf Karlsson, who has been advising insurers and insurance brokers for several decades.
Praxisleiter:
Tobias Hamrin; Rolf Karlsson
Referenzen
‘A strong team that is always ready to help.’
‘The team is very responsive and fast to react.’
Kernmandanten
Sedgwick Sweden
Argo Global
AXA XL
Catlin Underwriters
HDI Global
MS Amlin
Accelerant Insurance Limited
The Bankruptcy Estate of Saab Automobile
Svenska Kommun Försäkrings AB
Stockholmsregionens Försäkrings AB
Highlight-Mandate
- Handling a large number of cases, including disputed claims and recourse claims, on a daily basis for Sedgwick Sweden AB, on behalf of different insurers – inter alia Argo Global, AXA XL, Catlin Underwriters, MS Amlin and HDI.
- Representing the Bankruptcy Estate of Saab Automobile in a dispute against mutual insurance company AFA Sjukförsäkring regarding claims for repayment of insurance premiums paid by Saab Automobile during 2005-2008 for its employees.
Kompass Advokat
Focusing on regulatory and contractual matters, Kompass Advokat’s insurance practice advises insurers, intermediaries, and insurtech companies, among others. Kawin Mårtensson leads the group, and Anna Lööv has considerable experience advising insurance companies and intermediaries on regulatory and contractual issues, while Karolin Karlsson’s dispute resolution practice regularly sees her operate in the insurance sector.
Praxisleiter:
Kawin Mårtensson; Anna Lööv; Karolin Karlsson
Referenzen
‘The Kompass team stands out when it comes to collaboration, offering a very pragmatic and agile approach. This makes us as client feel comfortable with the process, and ensures high quality advice.’
‘Kawin Mårtensson is very dedicated, enthusiastic, and analytical. He provides pragmatic advice grounded in a deep knowledge of both regulatory and business requirements.’
‘Karolin Karlsson and her associates are very skilled within the insurance field and give a great service to their clients.’
Kernmandanten
Bliwa
Stockholms Stads Branförsäkringskontor, Brandkontoret
Svenska Försäkringsföreningen (SFF)
ICA Försäkring
Länsförsäkringar
Maiden Life and General
HDI Global Specialty
Nordea Bank Pension Foundation (Nordea)
Försäkringsbolaget PRI Pensionsgaranti ömsesidigt
Hedvig
Swedbank Försäkring
Afa Försäkring tjänstepensionsaktiebolag
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting as the compliance function for Bliwa.
- Assisted Stockholms Stads Brandförsäkringskontor in numerous recourse claims.
- Acted as interim chief legal officer for ICA Försäkring during the period from August 2023 to April 2024.
Advokatfirman Lindahl KB
Advokatfirman Lindahl KB’s insurance practice stands out for its broad corporate and regulatory experience, which includes advising on licensing, compliance, operational, and distribution matters. With considerable combined experience advising Swedish and international insurance companies and insurance intermediaries on domestic and cross-border issues, Peter Kullgren and Anna Wahlbom jointly lead the group. Litigator David Ackebo is a key contact for insurance disputes.
Praxisleiter:
Peter Kullgren; Anna Wahlbom
Weitere Kernanwälte:
David Ackebo
Referenzen
‘The firm provides exceptional legal expertise with a client-focused approach, delivering reliable and effective solutions across complex legal matters.’
‘We have primarily worked with Anna Wahlbom. She has exceptional knowledge of the insurance industry, is highly skilled, always delivers as agreed or above expectations, and she is a great sounding board for the questions that arise within our company.’
‘Anna Wahlbom’s legal and industry skills are sharp and she can easily transform tough legal requirements into operational business values. She is smart and has excellent social skills. Anna is easy to work with and has given me as a board member great guidance on how to deal with the comprehensive EU regulatory framework.’
Kernmandanten
Futur Pension (previously Danica Pension)
Svenska Läkemedelsförsäkringen
Kollektivavtalsinformation Sverige AB
Unionen Medlemsförsäkring AB
Anticimex Försäkringar AB
Medicover Försäkringar AB (publ)
PostNord Försäkringsförening
Aktiebolaget Akademikerförsäkring AB
Idun Liv Försäkring AB
Swedbank Försäkring AB
Score Sweden Re
American Express Europe (Swedish branch) S.A., filial
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Anticimex Försäkringar AB – a non-life insurance company – on an ongoing basis in relation to cross-border matters that involved jurisdictions both within and outside EU.
- Advised Medicover Försäkringar AB, a non-life insurance company within the Medicover Group, on compliance issues.
- Advised Anyfin AB, a fintech insurance and credit broker in Sweden, on compliance matters related to the credit broker business and when starting up the insurance brokerage business.
Next Advokater
Next Advokater’s insurance team assists domestic and international insurance companies with a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters, including coverage disputes and recourse claims; the team particularly stands out for its experience in cyber insurance. Practice head Matthias Schmitt specialises in non-life insurance, with notable experience in the shipping, transport, and logistics sectors. Associate Johanna Gunnarsson also plays a key role in the team.
Praxisleiter:
Matthias Schmitt
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Johanna Gunnarsson