Insurance

We are known in the insurance space for our sound technical knowledge and pragmatic solutions

Our strength is in structuring transactions. A product that requires years of experience and an unparalleled understanding of both the letter and spirit of the law as well as the mind of the regulator.

We have been at the forefront of mergers and acquisitions in the insurance sector pursuant to its liberalisation that allowed foreign investment. Right from the formation of joint ventures for a vast number of our banking clients, we have advised insurance companies and its stakeholders in nearly every insurance joint venture.

Our in-depth knowledge of the regulatory framework, coupled with our years of experience in dealing with the regulator, makes us one of the most preferred law firms for any deal in the insurance space.

Top quality commercially relevant advice driven by vast and diverse experience in complex insurance transactions

25+
Years of Experience
100+
Insurance Deals
50+
Joint Ventures
#1
Preferred Law Firm
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Foreign Investment Expertise

Pursuant to the amendments of the Insurance Act as well as the Foreign Investment Policy relating to the insurance sector in 2015, we have been advising multiple domestic and foreign investors as well as insurance companies in relation to increase of ownership in the sector and compliance with the conditions relating to 'Indian ownership and control'.

Our Services

Comprehensive legal services across the insurance value chain:

Joint Venture Formation & Structuring
Mergers & Acquisitions
Foreign Investment Advisory
Regulatory Compliance & Advisory
Indian Ownership & Control Compliance
Licensing & Approvals
Reinsurance Arrangements
Product Structuring & Approval
Insolvency & Restructuring
Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Cross-border Transactions
Due Diligence & Risk Assessment

Insurance Sectors We Cover

Specialized expertise across diverse insurance segments:

Life Insurance
General Insurance
Health Insurance
Reinsurance
Microinsurance
Parametric Insurance
Marine Insurance
Aviation Insurance
Cyber Insurance
Liability Insurance

Key Regulatory Bodies

We regularly engage with and advise on matters before:

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI)
Ministry of Finance
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Competition Commission of India (CCI)
Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB)

Why Choose Us

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First Choice

Remain the first choice to advise on all insurance-related deals in India

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Regulatory Experts

Adept at manoeuvring regulatory hurdles to successfully conclude transactions

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Complex Transactions

From multi-jurisdictional billion-euro M&A to joint ventures, we have you covered

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Structuring Excellence

Years of experience in structuring transactions with regulatory insight


Stand Out Deals

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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as legal counsel to QBE Holdings (AAP) Pty Ltd in connection with the acquisition of the entire shareholding of Prism Johnson Limited

10/03/2026
Corporate

CAM advised leading global insurer on USD 500 million joint venture with Indian partner

15/02/2026
InsuranceJoint Venture

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acted as legal counsel to multiple foreign investors on stake increase in Indian insurance companies

20/01/2026
InsuranceForeign Investment

CAM represented major insurance company in cross-border M&A transaction valued at €2 billion

05/12/2025
InsuranceMergers & Acquisitions

Latest Updates

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Alert: The (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill of 2025: Doors Open for Growth

Alert
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Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) Circular on Surrender Value Regulations

Update
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Foreign Investment in Insurance Sector: New Guidelines 2025

Publication
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IRDAI's Framework for Reinsurance Captives

Alert

Key Contact

IB

Indranath Bishnu

Partner (Head - Insurance)

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