Insurance

Wenger Vieli advises clients in all areas of Swiss insurance law.

We support Swiss and foreign insurance companies and insurance intermediaries in all matters relating to insurance contract and liability law as well as supervisory law. Our advice covers the entire life cycle: from establishment and the FINMA licensing procedure to compliance with all ongoing regulatory requirements and the review and implementation of new insurance products on the Swiss and Liechtenstein markets.

We also advise on all types of corporate transactions, in particular M&A transactions, restructurings, and reorganizations. Our activities also include representing our clients in insurance disputes in court and arbitration proceedings.

Our expertise covers in particular:

• The drafting and review of insurance contracts; preparation of general insurance conditions (GIC) and other documentation.
• Expert opinions on insurance policies, in particular on insurance coverage in all insurance sectors.
• Representation of insurance companies and their customers in civil and arbitration proceedings (including liability law).
• Advice on the admissibility of investments and insurance products.
• Licensing procedures and regulatory submissions to FINMA, in particular outsourcing and business plan changes.
• Advising and representing clients before Swiss supervisory authorities and in investigation proceedings.
• Advice on complex compliance matters, including money laundering regulations.
• Legal opinions on regulatory issues.
• Restricted assets and solvency requirements.
• Internal investigations in the insurance sector.
• Restructuring, mergers, and liquidations of insurance companies.
• Structuring and documentation of collective investment schemes for insurance companies.