Dr Thomas Hellebrandt LL.M. (Montreal)
Of CounselAbout
Dr Thomas Hellebrandt works in the field of corporate law in the insurance industry. He specialises in advising corporate entities on corporate law, governance/compliance/regulatory matters and insurance antitrust law. His focus is on conceptual design and practical implementation (3-lines model, group dimensionality, draft statutes/guidelines, compliance checks and training).
EXPERIENCE
- Foundation of companies in the insurance industry, including regulatory and antitrust issues.
- Development/expansion of governance/compliance structures in the group (processes/responsibilities, guidelines, reporting, templates for practical implementation, training concepts, etc.).
- Enquiries and notifications from authorities (BaFin, EU Commission).
- Training (staff, board) of primary insurers/reinsurers.
Languages
- German
- English
- French
Education
- University of Bielefeld, promotion, 1999
- Université de Montréal, LL.M., 1992
- Higher Regional Court of Dusseldorf, Second State Examination, 1990
Seminars
- Institute for Insurance Law at the University of Düsseldorf (June 2024): Insurance Cartel Law – Relevance of the latest amendments for the industry
Prior Experience
- Research assistant at the Institute of Air and Space Law at the University of Cologne (1992-1993)
- Head of Department and Chief Compliance Officer at a reinsurer and in a professional association of the insurance industry (1994 to 2024)
Additional Qualifications
- D&O liability and compliance in insurance companies (lecturer at DVA – German Insurance Academy)
- Legal requirements for management boards in insurance companies (DVA lecturer)
- Implementation of insurance supervisory/company law requirements (Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences)
- Trustee for the public insurance institutions in accordance with the 8th/9th DVO/G131
Memberships
- Studienvereinigung Kartellrecht e.V.
Connect
Phone
+49 211 882 382 012
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