Iain Anderson
Partner
Iain is a highly experienced insurance lawyer who specialises in resolving complex international insurance and reinsurance claims. His work has a particular focus on marine, offshore energy, trade credit, and commodities insurance. Iain typically represents international insurers and reinsurers. He is an Associate Mediator with the Singapore Mediation Centre.
“I love the sheer variety of challenges. Every day is different.”
“I work within our insurance pillar. I get to solve people's problems. I love the sheer variety of challenges - every day is different, and never boring.
For almost 30 years I have worked in the London, European, and Asian insurance and reinsurance markets. Every day is international.
Our job is to have the client's back at all times, foresee the bumps in the road ahead, and ensure we are ready to navigate them towards the right outcome, solve their problems and remove their headaches.
My clients value me as a trusted adviser and expert in my specialist fields, dedicated to solving their problems. I’m a very human and normal lawyer, always there to help.”
Iain’s recent work highlights:
Resolving blocking and trapping claims for cargoes stuck on board vessels in Ukraine during the Russian invasion and managing local sales of the affected cargoes.
Resolving 500+ warranty claims under an offshore energy WELCAR reinsurance and retrocession programme.
Investigating potential fraudulent transactions under trade finance facilities, and settling via mediation claims under the trade credit insurance programme following the collapse of the Indian commodity house Obligor.
Directory quotes
A client states that "there's no one close to the expertise of Iain Anderson," adding that he is "quick to identify the crux of a matter and to offer solutions to deal with these amicably." - Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022
One source says: "He is a very strong lawyer who gives solid and measured advice."- Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022
"Iain has a hull-adjusting background as well as a legal background, which is very useful for marine and cargo insurance" – Chambers Asia Pacific 2021
"Iain is very calm during negotiation, but effective. He knows how to deal with sensitive clients." – Chambers Asia Pacific 2021
"He can understand the issues step by step and help me come up with a strategy." – Chambers Asia Pacific 2021
"Noted by market commentators as 'an outstanding practitioner,' Iain Anderson of RPC heads the firm's maritime practice. He is at his most visible in marine insurance, where he offers in-depth expertise in maritime salvage, ship casualties and incidents relating to the offshore energy space." - Chambers Asia Pacific 2017
"The 'very approachable and responsive' Iain Anderson is recognised in the market for his in-depth expertise in marine and offshore energy insurance. His practice encompasses maritime salvage and casualty response, as well as handling losses in the power and energy sector." - Chambers Asia Pacific 2017
Iain Anderson "think[s] outside the box" - Legal 500 Aisa Pacific 2017
"At RPC, Iain Anderson provides ‘commercially sound advice’, and has particular strength in marine insurance". - Legal 500 Aisa Pacific 2016
Recommended - Legal 500 Aisa Pacific 2016
"One source points to Iain Anderson as someone who 'would definitely be first in mind for marine casualty disputes.' They further add: 'One thing that amazed me was his ability to command all the different strands of the case and give advice quickly and clearly'." - Chambers Asia Pacific 2016
Iain Anderson provides "commercially sound advice" - Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2015
A number of interviewees note Iain Anderson's experience in marine insurance matters. He has been busy with a number of disputes, both marine and non-marine, of late. One interviewee praised his"excellent reputation." - Chambers Asia Pacific 2015
"Iain Anderson of RPC earns client praise for"having handled a recent incident very professionally and led it to a successful conclusion, working late into the early morning to meet international deadlines" - Chambers Asia Pacific 2015
Memberships
Average Adjusters Association
Singapore Shipowners' Association
Insurance Law Association of Singapore
Singapore Mediation Centre
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Expertise sectors
Insurance & Reinsurance, Insurance (Claims), Claims Handling, Construction, Energy, Marine, Political Risk & Trade Credit
Expertise services
Disputes, Fraud & Asset Recovery , International Arbitration
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