Jongmin An

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  • T. +82-2-3404-6514
  • F. +82-2-3404-7307
  • E. jongmin.an@bkl.co.kr

Overview

Jongmin An mainly practices in the areas of insurance, financial regulation, and marine affairs. Since joining Bae, Kim & Lee LLC in 2008, Mr. An has advised the Financial Supervisory Service, insurance companies, and banks on insurance regulations and represented clients in various insurance claim suits.

For instance, in an insurance claim suit in respect of cold warehouse fire accident in Icheon, Mr. An represented the insurance company and won a favorable judgment that the insurance company had no obligation to pay insurance proceeds since the policyholder violated his/her notice obligation. In addition, he advised on the legality and appropriateness of various standard terms, including standard terms of auto insurance and standard terms of retirement pension business.

After completing the Judicial Research and Training Institute course, Mr. An served as a judge advocate for three years. He earned an LL.M. from University of California, Los Angeles School of Law. He currently is an insurance expert adviser of the Consumer Dispute Settlement Committee, Korea Consumer Agency.

Representative Experience

2008-Present Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
2005-2008 Judge Advocate, Republic of Korea Army
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2016-Present Insurance Expert Advisor, Consumer Dispute Settlement Committee, Korea Consumer Agency

Representative Matters

Conducted a commissioned study on the amendments to the Insurance Business Act
Advised on the amendments to standard terms of car insurance
Advised on various insurances, including package insurance, D&O insurance, atomic energy insurance, credit insurance, and erection all risks insurance
Represented clients in a suit for claiming export insurance money from Korea Insurance Trade Corporation in connection with export fraud by Company A
Represented client in a suit for claiming the non-existence of obligation to pay insurance proceeds for a fire accident at a cold storage in Icheon
Conducted a commissioned study on the amendments to the Insurance Business Act
Advised on the amendments to standard terms of car insurance
Advised on various insurances, including package insurance, D&O insurance, atomic energy insurance, credit insurance, and erection all risks insurance
Represented clients in a suit for claiming export insurance money from Korea Insurance Trade Corporation in connection with export fraud by Company A
Represented client in a suit for claiming the non-existence of obligation to pay insurance proceeds for a fire accident at a cold storage in Icheon
Advised on the standard terms of retirement pension business
Advised on the amendments to the rules on encouraging investment in variable insurance
Advised Insurance Companies B and BA on foreign investment
Advised Insurance Company C on its acquisition of real estate
Advised on the legal character of mobile phone insurance and the commission on mobile phone installment
Advised on an insurance claim for a fire accident at a big supermarket of Company D
Advised and represented clients in an insurance claim for fire accident at the warehouse of Company E
Represented client in a suit for claiming guaranty insurance money in relation to automobile installment financing
Represented client in a suit for claiming damages from Insurance Company F's fund investment
Represented Insurance Company G in a suit for claiming the revocation of administrative dispositions imposed by the Financial Services Commission and the Financial Supervisory Service
Represented client in a suit for pursuing subrogation claim for insurance money against Company H in relation to gas turbine damage
Represented client in a suit for claiming damages from the misconduct of a branch manager of Company I
Represented client in an arbitration case for the return of prepayment for marine engine from Company J

Education

2014 University of California, Los Angeles School of Law (LL.M.)
2005 Judicial Research and Training Institute, Supreme Court of Korea
2003 Seoul National University (LL.B.)

Selected Activities

Awards
Chambers Asia-Pacific - Leading Lawyer (2023-2024)
The Legal 500 - Leading Lawyer (2021-2024)

Qualifications

2005 Korea

Awards and Recognition

Awards and Recognition