Insurance

Our team members possess unique skillsets and experience enabling our clients to navigate disputes, claims and critical decisions with confidence.  Offering a comprehensive insurance advisory service across the full spectrum of insurance-related issues, including licensing, product development and review, distribution and agency as well as regulatory investigations.  We have a leading insurance practice on insurance premium financing and advising on insurance and regulatory issues in this area including beneficiaries, insurable interest, statutory trusts and regulated activities.  On the contentious side, our practice includes dedicated casualty team handling claims related to employee compensation, occupational safety and health, motor accidents, public liability and property damage.  We defend directors in regulatory proceedings, principally those stemming from investigations and proceedings by the SFC and HKEX, and have a proven track record of supporting major corporations, conglomerates and leading firms across Hong Kong.  Additionally, we act on professional negligence cases and complaints, covering a broad range of industries, including law, accounting, architecture, engineering and social workers, as well as representing them on investigations by sector-specific regulators including the AFRC, Insurance Authority and ICAC.

Our esteemed cybersecurity practice has established itself as a premier resource for companies confronting significant cyber security incidents, including high-stakes ransomware and nation-state attacks.  Our 24/7 cyber incident response hotline ensures our clients receive the support they need no matter when the cyber incident occurs.  We support our clients navigate through the intricacies of these breaches, providing comprehensive guidance on remediation and strategic advice on compliance, regulatory compliance and engagement, and communication with affected parties, while maintaining focus on business continuity.  We also assist companies in their efforts to enhance their cyber resilience by providing simulation exercises as well as advising on cyber incident response plan, ransom payment policies and other policies.

JSM is at the forefront of developments in the burgeoning insurance sector in Hong Kong and across the region.  Our enduring relationships with the HKIA, industry bodies, and key market participants place us at the forefront of the insurance industry.  This foundation enables us to deliver solutions that are not only legally robust but also commercially astute, tailored to align with your strategic objectives.