Simon Laird
Global Head of Insurance
Bristol | London
Overview
Regulation continues to dominate the global insurance sector, alongside economic, environmental, and geo-political volatility. With deep-rooted expertise across insurance and risk management, we anticipate and address the shifts and uncertainties of this dynamic market – and what it means for your business.
Always looking at the bigger picture means we can respond to the most complex challenges, leveraging our advanced technical capabilities and market intelligence, all underpinned by extensive industry connectivity. Advising across every aspect of the insurance value chain - from managing intricate claims to assessing liability – sharpening your competitive edge to support your growth.
Recognising the intrinsic value of peer-to-peer relationships, we connect our talented teams with yours to understand and manage your brief at every level. And when your business is international, our reach transcends borders through our Asia offices and top-tier firms in the Global Access network. Even when the journey ahead seems unclear, we’re here to guide you towards a more resilient future.
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How we help
Brokers / MGAs
Brokers and managing general agents (MGAs) are an essential part of the insurance puzzle. Our close ties with broking groups of all shapes and sizes position our broker lawyers as valuable allies in navigating complex legal issues within this space.
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Insurance Claims
With over 70 years of success in the insurance market, you can rest assured that our expert team of insurance claim lawyers will achieve results at speed while keeping costs sensible.
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Lloyd’s
Lloyd’s of London is the largest insurance market in the world, and navigating the legal and regulatory hurdles involved requires an expert degree of understanding. Our insurance market lawyers can provide you with exactly that.
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Reinsurers
Our expert team of reinsurance professionals are equipped to provide you with reinsurance advice and guidance, as well as working on both contentious and non-contentious legal requirements.
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Annual insurance review 2024
A look back at the events that shaped the insurance market in 2023 and a look forward towards what to expect in 2024.
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Client comments
The team is well equipped to handle claims of high value and with complex multi-jurisdictional aspects, and is also able to provide clients with a range of policy and regulatory advice.
Highly dedicated and focused on commercial outcomes for the client. They are capable of dealing with the most complex of insurance disputes.
Strong team, good Lloyd's and company market insurance knowledge, and excellent transaction capability.
RPC offers significant domestic and international expertise to many of the largest insurance providers in the market.
RPC has experienced and capable partners, combined with consistently impressive associates.
RPC's lawyers have a strong technical skill set with particular expertise in the London market insurance.
Commercially strong with excellent response times.
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