CAREERS OFFICES NEWS MCMILLAN VANTAGE ENFR中文 Our People Expertise Insights Our Firm Contact Us SEARCH Insurance Home ExpertiseIndustriesInsurance Primary Contacts News Insights INSURANCE Today’s insurers, reinsurers and insurance intermediaries require creative strategies, practical experience and keen sector insight to generate growth and deliver on customer expectations. Equally important, they need the assistance of insurance law firms to ensure they’re in compliance with evolving domestic and global regulatory reforms as they bring new products and services to market. Providers and marketers of insurance are facing increased competition and, at the same time, a higher burden of compliance than ever before. The industry – and those who depend upon it – requires access to lawyers who specialize in insurance regulatory law and the legal factors affecting the insurance industry. McMillan’s Banking, Finance and Insurance Industry Group has a broad depth of experience working with a wide range of insurance sector organizations. We understand developments across the insurance sector, from the regulatory environment and risks and to opportunities such as demutualization that operating in this complex sector brings. Our lawyers have represented some of the world’s largest and most sophisticated insurers, brokers and other insurance industry participants, including adjusters, on all manner of business transactions, and regulatory compliance. McMillan helps its insurance clients lead by: Executing mergers and acquisitions and corporate reorganizations Obtaining regulatory approvals for share and portfolio acquisitions and divestitures, amalgamations, related-party and other business transactions (including Competition Bureau approvals) Advising on incorporation and Canada-wide licensing of insurers, agents, brokers and adjusters as well as termination of insurance businesses in Canada Advising on corporate governance and compliance matters and creating board and committee charter documents and company policies and procedures Negotiating and implementing outsourcing arrangements Reinsurance agreements Resolving market conduct issues arising under provincial statutes, including by representing insurers, agents, brokers and others before regulatory tribunals and—where necessary—the courts Advising insurers, agents and brokers on the day-to-day business of marketing and selling insurance products and on operational matters such as drafting and amending policies, privacy and e-commerce, drafting and reviewing innovative marketing initiatives and dealing with related regulatory challenges Primary Contacts VIEW ALL CONTACTS PREVIOUS Darcy Ammerman Partner, Financial Services | Banking & Finance | Insurance Ottawa darcy.ammerman@mcmillan.ca 613.691.6131 Gerald A. Badali Counsel, Insurance Toronto gerald.badali@mcmillan.ca 416.307.4064 Christopher J. Garrah Partner, Business Law | Insurance Toronto christopher.garrah@mcmillan.ca 416.307.4211 NEXT News McMillan Lawyers Earn 37 Rankings Across 13 Categories in the 2021 Legal500: Canada Guide McMillan Lawyers Earn 37 Rankings Across 13 Categories in the 2021 Legal500: Canada Guide News Nov 18, 2020 READ MORE McMillan Lawyers Earn 38 Rankings Across 21 Categories in the 2021 Chambers Canada Directory McMillan is proud to be included in the 2021 Chambers Canada Directory. News Sep 9, 2020 READ MORE Insights (84 Posts) PREVIOUS Captive Insurance Emerging in Alberta The Alberta legislature recently proposed captive insurance legislation, expanding insurance options for Alberta businesses. READ MORE Nov 22, 2021 Mandatory Vaccination Policy: “Reasonable, Enforceable” A labour arbitrator upheld an employer’s mandatory vaccination policy, finding the policy to be reasonable and enforceable. READ MORE Nov 11, 2021 Business Interruption Losses: Who is to Pay during the Pandemic? Insurance coverage for business interruption losses has become a notable subject of litigation as pandemic-related claims make their way through the courts. READ MORE Nov 8, 2021 NEXT Subscribe for updates Get updates delivered right to your inbox. You can unsubscribe at any time. SUBSCRIBE OUR PEOPLE Lawyers Law Students Law Clerks & Paralegals Business Professionals EXPERTISE Practices Industries International Deals & Cases INSIGHTS Publications Events Webinars OUR FIRM About Our Firm Alumni Client Service Terms Community Involvement Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ESG Initiative Gender Parity Initiative Pro Bono OFFICES Vancouver Calgary Toronto Ottawa Montréal Hong Kong PRIVACY POLICY COOKIE POLICY TERMS OF USE ACCESSIBILITY SITE MAP © Copyright 2021 McMillan LLP. All rights reserved. Our website uses cookies that are necessary for site navigation, user input, and security purposes. By continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Close