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Whether you are an insurer, broker, reinsurer or insured party, you face an increasingly unpredictable world. From day-to-day operational matters to strategic planning, liability and disputes resolution, policy drafting, coverage and regulatory issues, your world is changing rapidly as tougher capital and risk requirements impact your business. With 100 specialist lawyers in 33 countries, our global insurance practice is attuned to your commercial interests and can protect them in your home market and across borders. Our approach is based on strong local legal knowledge delivered to you on a region-wide basis by experts who truly understand the insurance sector in Asia Pacific as well as the EU.

Many of our lawyers have worked in the insurance sector which means we understand the complexities of your markets. Whether you require guidance on claims, regulation policy drafting, wider business disputes, M&A, capital raisings and restructurings, cyber liability, HR, tax, real estate or commercial issues, our multi-disciplinary specialists can help you. We have a recognised domestic and cross-border track record of delivering for clients on the most complex transactional and advisory engagements in this sector. Equally, In the event of a domestic or cross-border insurance or reinsurance dispute, we can guide you through the disputes process, striving to secure the best business outcome.

In Singapore, our team has particular expertise in Insurance Technology, and regularly advises on technology sourcing and outsourcing and also technology regulations specific to the insurance sector.


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19/05/2023
Insurance law and regulation in Singapore
1. Introduction The Insurance Act 1966 is the governing legislation that regulates insurance activities in Singapore, including as between insurers, insurance intermediaries and related institutions...
09/03/2023
CMS Expert Guide to ESG Compensation
Incorporating ESG KPIs into directors’ remunerationThe urgent need to place sustainability at the heart of company strategy is inextricably linked to incentives provided to its directors and em­ploy­ees. This...
08/03/2023
Out with the old, in with the new? Procedural features of the Unified Patent...
In our previous article, we looked at the current European system of patent prosecution and enforcement and highlighted some of the key changes that will be coming with the new Unitary Patent and Unified...
28/02/2023
New EU sanctions against Russia
On 25 February 2023, one year after Russia started its invasion of Ukraine, the EU adopted its tenth sanctions package against Russia. Together with the existing sanctions the European Commission considers...
03/02/2023
On your radar | Issue 20 | Key employment issues to be aware of internationally
Welcome to the first edition of On your radar for 2023, which highlights expected employment law developments over the year ahead.Changes range from big picture concepts around future ways of working...
01/06/2022
CMS Next
What’s next? In a world of ever-ac­cel­er­at­ing change, staying ahead of the curve and knowing what’s next for your business or sector is essential. At CMS, we see ourselves not only as your legal advisers but also as your business partners. We work together with you to not only resolve current issues but to anticipate future challenges and innovate to meet them. With our latest publication, CMS Next, our experts will regularly offer you insights into and fresh perspectives on a range of issues that businesses have to deal with – from ESG agendas to restructuring after the pandemic or facing the digital transformation. We will also share with you more about the work that we are doing for our clients, helping them innovate, grow and mitigate risk. To be able to provide you with the best support, we immerse ourselves in your world to understand your legal needs and challenges. However, it is equally important that you know who we are and how we can work with you. So, we invite you to meet our experts and catch a glimpse of what is happening inside CMS. Enjoy reading this publication, which we will update regularly with new content. CMS Executive Team
27/02/2022
Handling the new EU and UK sanctions against Russia
Since 2014, the EU and the UK have progressively imposed sanctions on Russia in response to the crisis in Ukraine. Following the latest events, both the EU and the UK, as well as many other countries...
21/09/2021
Singapore and UK strengthen cooperation in financial services
Green finance and carbon markets Green finance has become increasingly significant as financial instruments and tools brighten the spotlight on sustainable products and production methods, as well as...
15/04/2021
CMS Maritime Overview
Against the backdrop of an incredibly challenging year for the global maritime industry this publication from our CMS Shipping team examines a number of key aspects of the shipping industry pushed into...
15/01/2021
Law and regulation of force majeure in Singapore
1. Is there legislation on force majeure in your law system? No, Singapore has no legislation on force majeure. Force majeure clauses are no more than a convenient way of referring to contractual terms...
05/01/2021
PRICL - a game changer in the reinsurance world?
Although the “club atmosphere” around reinsurance has been disturbed in recent years due to a surge in reinsurance disputes and the regulator’s enhanced initiatives to boost contract certainty1...
02/08/2018
Singapore High Court rejects application to adjourn enforcement of foreign...
This article is produced by CMS Holborn Asia, a Formal Law Alliance between CMS Singapore and Holborn Law LLC. Introduction In the recent decision of Man Diesel & Turbo SE v I.M. Skaugen Marine Services...