Profile

Daniel is senior associate in our Santiago, Chile office. He qualified as lawyer in 2015.

Daniel advises insurers and reinsurers in Chilean insurance legislation and handling of claims. He specialises in insurance and reinsurance, especially property, construction, engineering, aviation and marine. He also advises insurance companies and corporates in contractual and corporate law.

Daniel Silva provides practical, efficient and attentive advice, as well as quick responses.

Market recognition

  • Associate-to-watch and notable practitioner for 'Insurance (Chile)'
    "Daniel Silva provides practical, efficient and attentive advice, as well as quick responses."
    Chambers Latin America 2024
  • Rising Star and recommended lawyer for 'Insurance (Chile)'
    "Daniel Silva assists both national insurance companies and foreign insurers with coverage claims and control issues."
    The Legal 500 Latin America 2023
  • Rising Star and recommended lawyer for 'Insurance (Chile)'
    "Senior associate Daniel Silva delivers extraordinary legal work with commitment and responsiveness."
    The Legal 500 Latin America 2022

Work highlights

  • Participated in the handling of several claims for reinsurers and giving coverage analysis related to SRCC coverages after the incidents occurred in Chile in October 18 of 2019.
  • Has been internal legal counsel for one of the largest insurance companies in Chile.
  • Participated in the handling of a claim of USD15MM regarding salmon loss due to algae bloom in the south of Chile.
  • Participated in the handling of a claim of €6MM regarding a flood under a construction and engineering policy.
  • Participated in a legal dispute of €6MM representing reinsurance company interest regarding a construction and engineering policy.
  • Participated in the incorporation of a reinsurance broker in Chile and its registration before the authority.