Leading Associates

Insurance in Sweden

Magnusson

Magnusson's team provides key advice to its clients, the list of which includes major international investment companies. Caroline Landerfors leads the team and harnesses noteworthy insurance sector expertise. April 2025 arrival to the group Susanna Norelid has significant experience advising on complex insurance matters, advising both domestic and international clients therein. Further names to note include financial specialist Robert Karlsson, and Lisa Düppe who predominantly handles insurance-related disputes.

Praxisleiter:

Caroline Landerfors


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Susanna Norelid; Robert Karlsson; Lisa Düppe


Referenzen

‘The team is skilled within different areas. In particular we have been advised by Caroline Landerfors, who we have had for many years. She is highly skilled within our sector.’

‘Caroline Landerfors is very skilled within the sector.’

‚Specialist team with great market knowledge.‘

Kernmandanten

AIG


AXA XL


Omocom


QBE


Berkley


ERV


Söderberg & Partners


ManyPets


AmTrust


Fondo Solutions


Lysa


Ebie


Svenska Sjö


Highlight-Mandate


  • Guided Omocom through the application process to become an insurance undertaking.

Mannheimer Swartling

The well-established team at Mannheimer Swartling handles the range of complex cases. Practice head Azadeh Razani brings experience handling contentious matters and has represented many clients in both domestic and international arbitrations and litigations. Additionally, Hans Hammarbäck is a name to note, as is Erik Schultz who specialises in regulatory work, distribution issue-related matters and insurance disputes. Other key members of the team include Christian Pfeiff who has standout international capabilities, the 'extremely sharp' Erik Schultz, and Sofia Zander.

Praxisleiter:

Azadeh Razani


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Hans Hammarbäck; Christian Pfeiff; Erik Schultz; Sofia Zander


Referenzen

‘Forward-thinking, specialized expertise in regulatory and compliance work.’

‘Strong and very knowledgeable team.’

‘High degree of understanding of our company’s history and key contractual arrangements.’

Setterwalls

At Setterwalls, the team is co-led by the 'top quality' duo of Johannes Ericson and Magnus Rydberg, who each have noteworthy capabilities handling international and domestic insurance disputes, in both litigation and arbitration contexts. The team's clients include major international financial and insurance companies. Key practitioners include the experienced Åke J. Fors, Tobias Björklund who brings strength in non-contentious work such as complex regulatory and product analysis matters, and Jakob Andersson who handles the breadth of insurance issues.

Praxisleiter:

Johannes Ericson; Magnus Rydberg


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Åke J. Fors; Tobias Björklund; Jakob Andersson


Referenzen

‘Tobias Björklund has been our point of contact since years before he made partner. He has all the qualities you look for when engaging a lawyer, and then some.‘

‚Highly recommend.’

‘Highly knowledgeable about the industry and the issues that arise; highly responsive; great team players.’

Kernmandanten

AIG


Allianz


AP7


AXA XL


Chubb


Folksam


Gjensidige


If Skadeförsäkring


Länsförsäkringar


ÖoB AB


Third Point Reinsurance Ltd.


UK P&I Club


Highlight-Mandate


  • Representing the client in a large and complex bankruptcy proceeding.
  • Representing ÖoB and its insurer Länsförsäkringar in court proceedings against Zurich and Tryg Insurance concerning claims for damages following a fire at ÖoB’s department store in Borås.

Vinge Advokatfirman KB

With strong transactional expertise, the team at Vinge Advokatfirman KB provides key advice to its clients, the roster of which includes major international and domestic insurance companies. The trio at the helm are Fabian Ekeblad, Fredrik Lundblom and Michele Fara. Ekeblad and Lundblom, both based in Stockholm, are skilled in handling regulatory and dispute resolution work respectively, while Fara advises on international work and is based in Gothenberg. Other key contacts include Viveka Classon and Per Johan Eckerberg.

Praxisleiter:

Fabian Ekeblad; Fredrik Lundblom; Michele Fara


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Viveka Classon; Per Johan Eckerberg


Referenzen

‘Vinge makes difficult insurance issues essay by explaining them in a way that makes it understandable for all.‘

‚Vinge knows insurance law and makes a difference in court.’

‘Fredrik Lundblom is very skilled in insurance law and represent us very well in several court cases.’

Kernmandanten

Ominimo Sweden AB


Kestrel Intermediate Ledbetter Holdings


Codan Forsikring A/S


Helvetia Assurances SA


Norwegian Hull Club


Swiss Re International


HDI Global Speciality SE


SCOR UK Company Limited


SiriusPoint International Insurance Corporation


LeasePlan Sverige AB


Tryg-Forsikring AS (Trygg-Hansa)


WEST of England P&I


SPP Pension och Försäkring AB


Dual Nordic AB


McGill and Partners


Zurich Insurance


Odevo


DA Deutsche Allgemeine Versicherung AG


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising the client on the establishment of a limited company and its application for a licence as an insurance intermediary with the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority.
  • Assisting Ominimo Sweden AB with the establishment of a Swedish subsidiary, including assistance in applying for an insurance intermediary license and additional regulatory and contract law advice.
  • Assisting Kestrel Intermediate Ledbetter Holdings in relation to regulatory approval applications relating to an indirect acquisition of ownership in Maiden Life Försäkrings AB and Maiden Försäkrings AB by the client and other holding companies.

Westerberg & Partners

The team at Westerberg & Partners regularly handles complex, cross-border insurance disputes for its clients, the portfolio of which includes major international insurance companies. Practice head Stefan Bessman brings significant experience in disputes matters, reinsurance commutations, and insurance-related regulatory issues. Bessman is regularly supported by Victoria Ribbnäs who brings expertise in insurance disputes, in both litigation and arbitration contexts. Further key contacts in the team include Jesper Tiberg and Therese Isaksson.

Praxisleiter:

Stefan Bessman


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Victoria Ribbnäs; Jesper Tiberg; Therese Isaksson


Referenzen

‘The individuals I have worked with, Stefan Bessman, Jacob Ericson and Victoria Ribbnäs, are highly skilled in the areas where I have needed support. They are excellent in the English language and a strong ability to express themselves in writing. They are good at setting the right level of ambition and only produce longer memos when necessary.‘

‚We have worked with Westerberg on many ad-hoc, specialty cases over the years. This is the firm we turn to when we need someone that can handle the out-of-the-ordinary.‘

‚I would particularly like to mention that Stefan Bessman has extensive knowledge of reinsurance, which not many lawyers have in Sweden.’

Kernmandanten

Gjensidige Forsikring


AIG


Highlight-Mandate


  • Representing Gjensidige Forsikring in several coverage disputes arising out of pandemic related business interruption claims.
  • Acting for the client in several insurance and reinsurance coverage disputes.

Advokatfirman Cederquist KB

Co-led by Erik Wernberg, Pontus Röckert and Sebastian Bertheau, the team at Advokatfirman Cederquist KB advises its clients on the variety of matters, including complex cross-border insurance claims. Wernberg is a disputes specialist and brings extensive experience and skills in insurance disputes; Röckert is an M&A specialist who provides key advice on non-contentious work; and Bertheau has a financial regulation specialism.

Praxisleiter:

Erik Wernberg; Pontus Röckert; Sebastian Bertheau


Referenzen

‘The team is competent to handle all large-scale and complex matters with the high-level performance you expect.’

‘Erik Wernberg is knowledgeable and a trustworthy advisor, especially since he possesses extensive experience in insurance.’

Kernmandanten

Polaris Private Equity


Nordic Capital


If Skadeförsäkring


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented If Skadeförsäkring AB in court proceedings before the Stockholm District Court regarding serial loss claims involving several insurance companies against Getinge and certain subsidiaries emanating from on-going class actions in North America.
  • Advised Nordic Capital in connection with Nordic Capital Fund IX’s sale of Max Matthiessen to Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) and Nordic Capital Fund XI’s reinvestment alongside OTPP in connection with the closing of the transaction.
  • Represented a former HSB representative of the board of one of its member companies in major court litigation before Malmö District Court.

CMS Wistrand

The team at CMS Wistrand has strong skills handling cross-border insurance disputes, as well as advising on complex non-contentious issues. Its client list includes major international and domestic insurance companies. Stockholm’s Jörgen Eklund and Gothenburg’s Johan Gregow bring noteworthy expertise in insurance disputes, in litigation and arbitration contexts; the pair co-lead. Magnus Forssman is another key member of the team who specialises in M&A-related insurance matters such as W&I, special risk, and prospectus liability cover matters. Andreas Rönnheden receives the ‘highest and most sincere recommendation’ from clients.

Praxisleiter:

Jörgen Eklund; Johan Gregow


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Magnus Forssman


Referenzen

‘Highly experienced. Deliver stellar work every time.’

‘Their cross border network is unique.’

‘They care and go the extra mile for you.’

Kernmandanten

Anticimex Insurance


AIG


Kalix Wind AB


If


Zurich


Riskpoint


Brockwell


Advania


Ambridge


Stena Oil AB


Stena Metall AB


Fu-Gen AG


Dragon Paradise


Euclid


Vale


Beazly


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advises 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.
  • Representing Dragon Paradise in two disputes against insurers, involving complex issues on policy interpretation and agreed coverage.

DLA Piper Sweden

Led by practice head David Johansson, the team at DLA Piper Sweden handles a wide range of work for its clients, both contentious and non-contentious. Johansson brings expertise in domestic and international dispute resolution, with skills in insurance and reinsurance cases. Joel Montin joined the firm in December 2024 and has experience handling complex financial and regulatory issues. Arthur Csatho left the firm in December 2024.

Praxisleiter:

David Johansson


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Joel Montin


Referenzen

‘Very good local team with understanding of transactional liability insurance policies and claims, with the added benefit of being part of the DLA network, so assurance that wider knowledge is being shared, for example from the London team.‘

‚They are proactive, user friendly and clearly well-established in the market. They are presently assisting us on a high value difficult claim we have confidence that their strategic advice will assist us in navigating it to a conclusion.’

‘David Johansson brought lots of direct input and knowledge in the matter. He can offer more than a typical lawyer with also some economics background.’

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


Riksbyggen Ekonomisk Förening


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented the US-based insurer FM Global in a renewal dispute.
  • Represented several Lloyd’s syndicates on various Swedish D&O, PI and W&I insurance claims.

NORDIA Law

Co-led by Per Sjödin and Johan Strömberg, the team at NORDIA Law handles both contentious and non-contentious matters for its range of clients, the list of which features major international insurance companies. Sjödin is experienced handling significant disputes, as is Strömberg who has experience handling claims for domestic financial institutions. Further key team members include Kristin Persson and Sara Nordekvist.

Praxisleiter:

Per Sjödin; Johan Strömberg


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Kristin Persson; Sara Nordekvist


Referenzen

‘NORDIA provides genuine bench strength for insurance work across the Nordics, with particular strength in Stockholm. They work with Scandinavian as well as broader international insurers and provide a broad range of expertise to these clients.’

‘Johan Strömberg is very experienced. He has been involved in the insurance market for a number of decades and clients appreciate his approach to claims work. He is well-liked, well-connected and has been involved on some of the biggest claims impacted the region. Per Sjödin has an excellent reputation for complex, high-value insurance claims. Clients are always impressed by his intellect and approach to claims.’

‘They have a unique and deep understanding of the operation of the London insurance market. Their language skills make communication very easy and they collaborate very effectively.’

Kernmandanten

Länsförsäkringar Group


Zurich Insurance Plc


Tryg Forsikring A/S through Trygg-Hansa Försäkring filial


Ålands Ömsesidiga Försäkringsbolag


AIG


Chubb Insurance


Folksam


QBE Insurance Group


Hannover Re


Swiss Re


AXA XL


HDI Global Specialty SE


Dina Försäkringar


Svedea


Highlight-Mandate


  • Provided advice to Trygg Hansa regarding all insurance matters related to a major explosion at an amusement park in Gothenberg.
  • Representing QBE in a dispute against a bank regarding the applicability of crime insurance for certain events.
  • Representing Tryg Forsikring A/S in a litigation concerning coverage under a global liability master insurance policy for numerous product liability litigations in the US.

Advokatfirman Delphi

With a strong presence in Gothenberg, the team at Advokatfirman Delphi is co-led by Tobias Hamrin and Rolf Karlsson. Hamrin has particular skills in dispute resolution matters, representing both domestic and international parties therein, while Karlsson works primarily on arbitration matters and has notable knowledge of broader corporate law. Jessika Brännlund and David Tinglöv are key contacts in the team.

Praxisleiter:

Tobias Hamrin; Rolf Karlsson


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Jessika Brännlund; David Tinglöv


Referenzen

‘Tobias Hamrin gave excellent help and a personal approach. You feel understood and get accurate advice in a concise manner. It is evident that Tobias has deep knowledge on the subject.’

Kernmandanten

Sedgwick Sweden


HDI Global


The Bankruptcy Estate of Saab Automobile


Svenska Kommun Försäkrings AB


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represents 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

The team at Kompass Advokat handles the full gamut of insurance work for its clients, including providing contractual and regulatory advice. Practice head Kawin Mårtensson brings broad expertise in the insurance space, advising on claims across a range of industries. Key names include financial regulation specialist Anna Lööv, disputes expert Karolin Karlsson, and Lina Mitt.

Praxisleiter:

Kawin Mårtensson


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Anna Lööv; Karolin Karlsson; Lina Mitt


Referenzen

‘Our company has a long-term relationship with this firm, which means that they have deep knowledge about the business and the applicable regulatory framework. The firm also has a long experience from the insurance sector which is very helpful, and for the certain GDPR or outsourcing questions that arise. ’

‘We have worked closely with the partner Anna Lööv, who has a deep understanding of the business and the specific feature unique for our operation. Anna is flexible, pragmatic and a highly professional lawyer, and is very appreciated.’

‘What truly sets Kompass Advokat apart is its approach to client relationships and internal culture. The firm is driven by a commitment to facilitating practical solutions that create tangible business value for clients. This client-centric philosophy, combined with a focus on collaboration, respect, and sustainable working practices, ensures that clients receive not only expert legal advice but also a partnership that aligns with their long-term goals.‘

Kernmandanten

Afa Försäkring Tjänstepensionsaktiebolag


AMF Pensionsförsäkring AB


Bliwa Skadeförsäkring AB


Chubb European Group SE, filial Sverige


Dina Försäkringar AB


Hedvig Försäkring AB


ICA Försäkring AB


If Skadeförsäkring AB


Länsförsäkringar AB


Maiden Life Försäkring AB and Maiden General Försäkring AB


Nomor Försäkring AB


Nordea Bank Sveriges Pensionsstiftelse (Nordea)


Protector Försäkring Sverige, filial av Protector Forsikring ASA Norge


SEB Pension & Försäkring AB


Sirius International Försäkringsaktiebolag


Statens Tjänstepensionsverk


Stockholms Stads Brandförsäkringskontor, Brandkontoret


Sveriges Ångfartygs Assurans Förening


Sweco AB Captive


XL Catlin Services SE, Sweden Filial


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisted Sweco AB with the application for license to start an insurance company.
  • Assisted the client regarding strategic work on its board composition and size.
  • Assisted Afa Försäkring with several insurance related matters, including fundamental compliance reviews and several important and complex contract reviews.

Advokatfirman Lindahl KB

With a notable strength advising on regulatory insurance issues, the team at Advokatfirman Lindahl KB is led by Anna Wahlbom. Wahlbom specialises in handling corporate governance and anti-money laundering cases, in both domestic and international contexts. Peter Kullgren is another key member of the team, as is Dennis Ullström, who supports on the breadth of complex matters.

Praxisleiter:

Anna Wahlbom


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Peter Kullgren; Dennis Ullström


Referenzen

‘They have great skills in both local and international legislation, and also are able to build trust. Lindahl has with their partners demonstrated that they can manage this position in a professional way.’

‘Professional, skilled, open-minded, curious, focusing on improving business values and finding the best solutions, seeking close dialogue and understanding of client needs and challenge when needed.‘

‘The team has a great knowledge of insurance law and they give excellent legal advice.’

Kernmandanten

Svenska Läkemedelsförsäkringen


Kollektivavtalsinformation Sverige AB


Unionen Medlemsförsäkring AB


Anticimex Försäkringar AB


Medicover Försäkringar AB


PostNord Försäkringsförening


Aktiebolaget Akademikerförsäkring AB


Score Sweden Re


American Express Europe (Swedish branch) S.A., filial


FörsäkringsGirot Sverige AB


Länsförsäkringar Stockholm


Next Law KB

At Next Law KB, the team is led by Matthias Schmitt who brings international experience to the team. He is supported by Johanna Gunnarsson who regularly provides assistance on complex insurance matters, with additional advice provided by Adam Lind and Roger Hellström. The team advises on the broad range of issues, with recent work particularly regarding cyber insurance.

Praxisleiter:

Matthias Schmitt


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Johanna Gunnarsson; Adam Lind; Roger Hellström