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Insurance

Our insurance team has been at the forefront of this sphere. By virtue of solid expertise, extensive experience, and meticulous approach to work, our team has developed a comprehensive and professional service system, delivering excellent services and fostering a leading position and considerable competitive edges in the market. Empowered by Zhong Lun's integrated service platform, specialized division of work, cross-disciplinary cooperation, and deep understanding of commercial operations and government regulation in the insurance sector, our team has handled numerous high-profile mandates in this area.

Our clients include state-owned and privately-run insurance group (or holding) companies; companies specialized in property insurance, life insurance, reinsurance, and insurance asset management; insurance PE funds; insurance agencies; and internationally renowned overseas insurance institutions.

By dint of our outstanding performance and effusive positive client feedback, we have been repeatedly recommended by The Legal 500 and asialaw and are admitted by the Insurance Asset Management Association of China into its legal expert database.

Scope of Services

Establishment and Equity Acquisition of Insurance Companies and Agencies

Establishment and opening of insurance companies
Increase in capital and shares, and acquisition and sale of shares in insurance companies
Mixed-ownership reform of state-owned insurance companies
Restructuring and reform of insurance companies
Domestic and overseas listings and financing

Insurance Funds and Insurance Asset Management Products

Direct equity investment, indirect equity investment (PE funds and venture capital funds), and real estate investment
Overseas investment (including overseas direct equity investment, PE investment, real estate investment, etc.)
Establishment of insurance PE fund management companies and registration of fund managers, and establishment, fundraising, investment, and management of, and exit from insurance PE funds
Investment of insurance funds in equity investment plans, debt investment plans, pooled funds trust plans, asset-backed securities, infrastructure investment plans, and other financial products
Issuance of insurance asset management products

Risk Management and Relief for Insurance Companies

Assisting regulators in the receivership/custody of high-risk insurance companies
Representing investors in bailout investment in and risk mitigation for high-risk companies
Assisting insurance companies with disposal of risk assets
Assisting with bankruptcy and reorganization of insurance companies

Insurance Business and Compliance

Development of corporate governance structures and organizational structures
Related party transactions and compliance management
Participation in the designing of insurance products, drafting of insurance contracts, and designing of contract terms
Compliance review of insurance products
Insurance companies' issuance of bonds
Trademarks and other intellectual property matters relating to insurance products
Antitrust and competition matters relating to insurance companies
Developing anti-money laundering compliance systems

Dispute Resolution

Litigation and arbitration concerning insurance claims, and disputes over insurance contracts and reinsurance
Litigation and arbitration concerning insurance subrogation
Defense in liability insurance
Resolution of disputes arising from investment by insurance institutions
Litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution mechanisms concerning other matters relating to insurance institutions