Lawyer Profile
Education & Qualifications
Central South Institute of Political Science and Law (now Zhongnan University of Economics and Law) – Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) in Economic Law
East China Institute of Political Science and Law (now East China University of Political Science and Law) – Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Civil and Commercial Law
Qualified as a lawyer (Attorney’s Qualification Certificate) in 2001
Obtained China Insurance Broker Qualification in 2002
Obtained China Insurance Adjuster Qualification in 2014
Professional Profile
Fan Zhigang is a lawyer and senior partner at Shanghai Shanwei Law Firm, an outstanding Party member lawyer, and a member of the Insurance Professional Committee of the Shanghai Bar Association. With over 25 years of experience specializing in the insurance industry, corporate legal affairs, and dispute resolution, he provides expert legal advice on financial compliance, insurance disputes, civil and commercial matters, contracts, corporate governance, and labor disputes.
Before becoming a lawyer, Mr. Fan served as Legal Manager at China Construction Seventh Engineering Bureau (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. He then worked for 16 years at Willis Insurance Brokers Co., Ltd., one of the top ten global insurance brokerage firms. He was one of the earliest senior professionals in insurance brokerage in mainland China. During his tenure at Willis, he held several key positions, including General Manager of the Jinan Branch (approved by the Shandong Bureau of the China Insurance Regulatory Commission), General Manager of the Chongqing Branch (approved by the Chongqing Bureau of the CIRC), Legal Supervisor, General Manager of Claims, Vice Director, and Director.
Since commencing practice as a lawyer, Mr. Fan has accumulated 10 years of experience and has handled hundreds of complex and major legal disputes and advisory matters. He has provided professional legal services and dispute resolution to numerous clients, including:
Zhongheng Insurance Adjusting Co., Ltd.
China Chengtong Holdings Group Ltd.
Chengtong Insurance Brokers (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
ZhongAn Online Property & Casualty Insurance Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
Taikang Online Property & Casualty Insurance Co., Ltd.
Hongkang Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Shangtou Tendering Co., Ltd. (state-owned)
Sunshine Insurance Brokers (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Zhibao Technology Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Shoukemo Environmental Technology Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Ronghe Advertising Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Anyi Network Technology Co., Ltd.
Fosun United Health Insurance Co., Ltd.
Leveraging his extensive experience in the insurance industry, legal expertise, prudent work ethic, and solid legal background, Mr. Fan has successfully handled numerous significant and complex legal matters for his clients, earning their full recognition and praise. For his professional and outstanding legal services, he has repeatedly received awards and recognition from his firm, including Outstanding Lawyer, Annual Excellent Lawyer, and Outstanding Party Member Lawyer.