Leading Insurance Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore

7 reported cases · May 2023 to March 2026

Updated

What did Singapore courts decide in Insurance?

Singapore courts issued 7 reported Insurance judgments between 2023–2026, most in SGHC (3), of the 4 with a parseable operative disposition, the most common was Appeal dismissed (3). This is a descriptive summary of what the courts recorded in reported decisions, not legal advice.

Reported cases 7 (2023–2026)
By year 2026 (3) · 2025 (2) · 2023 (2)
By court SGHC (3) · SGCA (2) · SGHC(A) (1) · SGHC(I) (1)
Outcomes (4 parseable) Appeal dismissed (3) · Appeal allowed (1)
Most active counsel Alexis Loy (2) · Chan Leng Sun (2) · Glenn Tennyson Ong (2) · Jayakumar Suryanarayanan (2) · Loh Wai Yue (2)

Compiled from 7 reported Insurance judgments published on eLitigation. Counts and figures are derived from the judgments themselves; the Attorney-General's Chambers is excluded from the counsel and firm counts as the public prosecutor.

Outcome data updated

Across 7 reported Insurance judgments in Singapore courts (May 2023 to March 2026), Central Chambers Law Corporation is the most active firm by reported case count (2 cases), Ramasamy s/o Karuppan Chettiar is the most active lawyer (2 case appearances). This ranks named firms and lawyers by how often they appear in reported decisions — a descriptive count of activity, not an assessment of quality or standing.

Overview

Insurance appears in 7 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026). The most common sub-topics are Marine insurance — Whether loss caused by perils of the seas (1), Marine insurance — Whether vessel was a constructive total loss (1) and Accident Insurance (1). The most active judge by reported case count is Sundaresh Menon (2 cases) and the most active firm is Central Chambers Law Corporation (2 cases).

Which law firms handle the most Insurance cases in Singapore?

Central Chambers Law Corporation leads in Insurance with 2 cases between May 2023 and March 2026, followed by WongPartnership LLP (2 cases) and Incisive Law LLC (2 cases). 18 firms appeared in Insurance cases during this period.

Who are the leading Insurance lawyers in Singapore?

Ramasamy s/o Karuppan Chettiar is the most active Insurance lawyer in Singapore with 2 case appearances between May 2023 and March 2026, followed by Tan Chee Meng (2) and Teo Jen Min (2).

Which judges handle the most Insurance cases in Singapore?

Sundaresh Menon has handled 2 Insurance cases between May 2023 and March 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Chua Lee Ming (1 cases) and Sir Henry Bernard Eder (1 cases) are also among the most active.

How many Insurance cases are reported in Singapore courts?

7 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026) involve Insurance, most often decided by Sundaresh Menon.

What are the main sub-topics in Singapore Insurance cases?

The main sub-topics are Marine insurance — Whether loss caused by perils of the seas (1), Marine insurance — Whether vessel was a constructive total loss (1) and Accident Insurance (1).

Case Volume by Year

2
23
2
25
3
26
2023–2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Motor vehicle insurance — Recovery of unsatisfied judgment from Motor Insurers’ Bureau (“MIB”) 1 case

Motor vehicle insurance — Section 9(1) Motor Vehicles (Third Party Risks and Compensation) Act 1960 1 case

Marine insurance — Duty of fair presentation — Sections 3, 7 UK Insurance Act 2015 1 case

Marine insurance — Breach of warranties — Sections 10, 11 UK Insurance Act 2015 1 case

Marine insurance — Whether vessel was a constructive total loss — Clause 6.1.1 Institute Time Clauses (Hulls) 1.10.83 CL 280 1 case

Marine insurance — Whether loss caused by perils of the seas — Whether vessel was a decrepitude or debility — Clause 6.1.1 Institute Time Clauses (Hulls) 1.10.83 CL 280 1 case

General principles — Condition precedent — Non-disclosure — Risk 1 case

General principles — Business interruption policies covering loss resulting from outbreak of disease at the premises 1 case

General principles — Claims for loss suffered in the context of COVID-19 pandemic and Government measures in response 1 case

Key Statutes

cited in 4 cases
Insurance Act (Cap 142)
cited in 2 cases
MPA Act
cited in 1 case
Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 1 case
Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 1 case

Court Distribution

Cases

Methodology & disclaimer

Firms and lawyers are ranked by the number of reported Supreme Court judgments they appear in, published on eLitigation. Counts reflect appearances in reported decisions only — unreported matters, settlements, and advisory work are not included. This is a descriptive count of activity by reported case volume, not an assessment of quality or standing, and not an endorsement or recommendation of any firm or lawyer. It is information, not legal advice.