The Dentons Insurance team is your business, regulatory, corporate and compliance partner in Canada and around the world. Our multidisciplinary team offers a full range of services to ensure that you are thoroughly covered and strongly defended, no matter if you are an insurance company, a reinsurance company, an intermediary or a company in one of the many industries that Dentons services. We partner with you to understand your objectives and obstacles from all perspectives and interact with the regulators who oversee the insurance industry at all levels to ensure exposure to risk is anticipated and mitigated.

Our global presence allows us to understand and react to market and regulatory changes giving us the ability to provide you with forward-thinking advice so we can develop sound and clear solutions and seize opportunities that will benefit your bottom line. We have particular expertise advising regulated insurance entities, reinsurance companies and insurance intermediaries concerning the creation of subsidiaries, establishment of branches, federal and provincial licensing, acquisitions and sales, business ventures, commercial arrangements, market conduct investigations and hearings, and ensuring compliance with the powers, objects and authority granted to such entities under the applicable corporate and insurance legislation.

Our full service model allows us to advise you on corporate and insurance regulatory issues covering everything from risk assessment, direction and defense, commercial litigation, policy interpretation to drafting and reviewing of commercial agreements, and structuring complex and digital insurance products as well as warranties, service contracts and other non-insurance products. 

We specialize in mergers and acquisitions in the insurance industry too.  We understand the trends and the multiples involved in an insurance transaction.  Our team also expertly advises on tax, competition, employment, privacy, cybersecurity and intellectual property matters.

Take advantage of our extensive experience with insurance reorganizations, the formation and licensing of insurers, reinsurers, domestic and foreign captives, alternative risk structures, producers and other regulated entities.

Should the need arise, Dentons has the specialized arbitration and mediation skills needed to solve the most complex of problems, including reinsurance arbitration. We can provide litigation, arbitration, ADR and defense, general claims support in cases of insurance defense, subrogation recovery and a full range of policy issues. Put your trust in advisors who have argued cases at all court levels including the Supreme Court of Canada and have appeared before both the federal Office of Superintendent of Financial Institutions and all provincial insurance regulators regulatory authorities.

Our industry experience is supplemented by providing timely and sophisticated advice to banks and trust companies. Benefit from our in-depth understanding of the Canadian financial institution market and the knowledge gained from developing and implementing innovative insurance transaction structures for investment bankers, actuaries and accountants.

Recognition

Dentons earns top awards in corporate and commercial litigation

August 23, 2017

Dentons proudly announces that it has been named “Corporate and Commercial Litigation Law Firm of the Year” in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada, adding another “Law Firm of the Year” accolade to our global list of recognitions.

Insights

Canadian and global insights from the 2024 Insurance Summit

May 16, 2025

In Fall 2024, Dentons Canada’s Insurance group hosted its inaugural Insurance Summit, an event that brought together industry leaders to explore domestic and global trends, hot topics such as the AI revolution, regulatory updates and more.

British Columbia Financial Services Authority releases 2025/2026 Regulatory Roadmap

April 7, 2025

Canada: On April 1, 2025, the British Columbia Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) released Advisory No. 25-011: 2025/26 Regulatory Roadmap (the Roadmap). The Roadmap outlines the BCFSA’s priorities for insurers, credit unions, trust companies, pension plans, money service businesses and other financial service sector participants over the next three fiscal years.

Disrupted trade, unlocked coverage: Risks and insurance in the era of tariffs

February 21, 2025

As companies navigate fluctuating costs and supply chain disruptions, the demand for D&O insurance increases, with businesses seeking protection against heightened regulatory and financial risks. This session also explores the consequences of business interruptions, from delayed shipments to contract disputes, and how insurance can assist with these challenges. Deepshikha Dutt and Will Samson-Doel provide key insights into risk mitigation strategies and policy considerations in today’s evolving economic landscape.

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News and Events

Upcoming events

Beyond the numbers: Evolving risks in auditor and accounting liability

June 25, 2025

Join us for a practical discussion on the current state of auditor and accounting liability in Canada. Our panel of litigation and regulatory leaders will unpack the latest developments, trends, and what in-house counsel and accounting professionals need to know in today’s risk landscape.

Recent Press Releases

Dentons releases Global AI Trends Report

January 20, 2025

Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, has published a Global AI Trends report, highlighting key risk considerations with viewpoints from multiple jurisdictions.

Chambers and Partners recognizes Dentons in the 2025 Canada Guide

September 25, 2024

Chambers and Partners has once again recognized Dentons in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2025. As Canada’s Global Law Firm, we capitalize on our expansive geographic reach and national strength to provide a tailored experience for our clients to help them grow, protect, operate and finance their business.

Dentons welcomes Raphael Tachie as a partner in the Trusts, Estates and Wealth Preservation group

May 1, 2024

Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Raphael Tachie, a seasoned professional called to the bar in both British Columbia and Ontario, as a partner in the national Tax group.

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