Norton Rose Fulbright Boosts Insurance Expertise with New Senior Counsel
Norton Rose Fulbright Strengthens Insurance Sector Offerings with Key Appointment
In January 2026, Norton Rose Fulbright's Insurance Transactional and Regulatory team in New York welcomed Bhavna Agnihotri as senior counsel, enhancing their advisory capabilities. Agnihotri brings over two decades of experience from prominent law firms, top insurers, and government agencies, focusing on structured reinsurance transactions, mergers and acquisitions in insurance, Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS), and various regulatory compliance requirements.
Kevin Fischer, the firm's US Head of Insurance Transactions, emphasized the impact of Agnihotri's addition, noting, "Bhavna’s arrival significantly enhances our group’s capabilities, particularly in the reinsurance space." Her expertise in managing complex property and casualty (P&C) and life reinsurance transactions, both domestically and internationally, bolsters the firm’s ability to offer advanced, market-leading solutions in risk management and underwriting.
Agnihotri's previous role as Executive Deputy Superintendent of Insurance at the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) had her overseeing life, health, property, and casualty sectors. She managed over 2,000 insurance entities with assets totaling roughly $6.5 trillion, focusing on policy initiatives, regulatory development and oversight, and market conduct examinations. Her experience is set to enhance Norton Rose Fulbright's proficiencies in handling regulatory compliance and complex claims.
James Bateson, Global Head of Financial Institutions at Norton Rose Fulbright, stated, "As global markets face increasing regulatory oversight, companies must navigate challenging compliance landscapes with agility and precision. Bhavna’s proficiency strengthens our global team." Prior to her governmental role, Agnihotri gained experience at AIG, Swiss Re, and various law firms, managing advanced reinsurance transactions, M&A, and regulatory matters, cementing her as a valuable asset in the industry.
Norton Rose Fulbright’s insurance team is recognized for advising on intricate transactions and regulatory issues, serving leading insurers, reinsurers, brokers, managing general agents, and private equity funds. The firm is noted for its ability to adeptly navigate both US and international insurance markets, offering strategic solutions for payer and provider collaborations.