Sade Dikmen

Experience

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  Natoli Howell Lawyers

  Feb 2016 - Mar 2018

  • Trainee Lawyer

    Dec 2016 - Mar 2018

  • Paralegal

    Feb 2016 - Dec 2016
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  Chubb

  Nov 2018 - Mar 2021

  Underwriter, Financial Lines, NUC

  As a Financial Lines Underwriter at Chubb Insurance, I played a pivotal role in evaluating and underwriting various insurance covers. My responsibilities included assessing risks associated with insuring companies, subsidiaries, and directors, as well as analyzing company structures and financial performances. I underwrote a broad spectrum of covers, specializing in Professional Indemnity insurance.

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  Chubb Insurance New Zealand Limited

  Jul 2020 - Mar 2021

  Assisting the Head of Legal and Regulatory of Chubb Insurance New Zealand Limited

  In addition to my role as a financial lines underwriter, I also provided assistance to the Head of Legal of Chubb Insurance New Zealand Limited (“Chubb”). The projects I undertook included:• Research on the Financial Services Legislation Amendment Act 2019 • Research the latest New Zealand Financial Advice Regime and its implications to the obligations of Chubb.• Research on Chubb’s licensing requirements under the new financial regime • Review and amendment of Binder and Distribution Agreements between Chubb and various distributors • Review and amendment of Claims Outsourcing Agreements between Chubb and various service providers • Preparation of disclosure statements in line with the New Zealand Financial Advice Regime and updating policy documents and Chubb’s website accordingly Show less

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  Honan Insurance Group

  Apr 2021 - Nov 2023

  Legal Counsel

  MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS•Due diligence: Conducting thorough due diligence processes, examining all relevant legal aspects of potential acquisitions. •Contract reviews: Assessing the details of M&A agreements to ensure contracts align with regulatory requirements and Honan’s interests.•Assessment of legal aspects of potential acquisitions: Identifying any legal challenges or opportunities to ensure Honan makes informed strategic choices•Regulatory compliance: Maintaining a strict focus on regulatory compliance to ensure all M&A activities adhere to legal frameworks. •Risk mitigation: identifying and addressing potential legal pitfalls.•Integration processes: Ensuring legal and compliance aspects are merged to facilitate a smooth transition for both entitiesPRIVACY•Breach identification: Identifying and conducting thorough investigations of data breaches.•Breach assessments: Preparing detailed reports on breaches.•Ensuring remedial action is taken for any data breaches.•Spot-checks: Auditing files to ensure compliance with Honan’s privacy obligations.•Data Processing Agreements: Reviewing and amending DPA’sBREACH IDENTIFICATION, INVESTIGATION, REPORTING AND REMEDIATION•Identifying and investigating breaches of the GICoP, NIBA Code, Corporations Act and regulations.•Preparing detailed reports of breaches in line with the breach reporting regime.•Ensuring immediate remedial action is taken.POLICY DRAFTING AND IMPLEMENTATION•Policies for Honan Australia•Policies and processes for Honan New Zealand•People & Culture policies•Implementation through training sessionsPLANNING AND DELIVERING TAILORED TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS•Identifying gaps in knowledge•Meeting specific needs•Planning interactive workshopsAUDITS •Conducting internal audits•Developing audit criteria•Creating learning and development plansMANAGING AND RESOLVING COMPLAINTS•Identifying and managing complaints•Ensuring compliance with obligations•Internal dispute resolution responses Show less

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  Marsh McLennan

  Nov 2023 - Nov 2024

  Legal Counsel
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  Adica Insurance

  Nov 2024 - now

  Legal Counsel