Navigating Insurer Receivership with Integrated Counsel

Join Kaufman Dolowich Partner Stefan Dandelles in Boston this week for two premier insurance industry conferences. On September 23, Stefan will serve as Conference Co-Chair of the Fidelity Law Association's 32nd Annual Conference, bringing together industry professionals to discuss emerging issues in fidelity law, including fraud, artificial intelligence, and coverage considerations. FLA Conference: https://lnkd.in/ewWpV8FE On September 24, Stefan will moderate the following discussion with two seasoned London financial institutions underwriters at the ABA Fidelity and Surety Law Committee Fall Conference; "Life in the Box: A Behind the Curtain Look at How the London Market Works," exploring the history and operations of the Lloyd's insurance marketplace. FSLC: https://lnkd.in/ezQjgbcE We look forward to connecting with colleagues and friends throughout a week of insightful discussions and collaboration. #FidelityLaw #FSLC #ABA #InsuranceLaw #InsuranceCoverage #Lloyds #KaufmanDolowich

Mark Hanna successfully represented American Millennium Insurance Company (AMIC) in two New Jersey coverage disputes involving uninsured and underinsured motorist benefits.   The court dismissed claims against AMIC in both matters, finding that passengers in commercial vehicles were not entitled to UM/UIM benefits under the policies at issue. The rulings reinforce a well-established principle under New Jersey law regarding the scope of UM/UIM coverage in commercial automobile policies.   Francis G. Tiongson assisted in the representations.   Learn more about the ruling 👉 https://lnkd.in/emgux6iY

Commercial cases that clog the courts; insurance companies not paying claims; bad strategy and investment by insurance companies effecting their profits and not the personal injury claims, which constitute a small percentage of their costs. DANY, will you publish this?

Representation and warranty insurance is changing how buyers and sellers manage risk in M&A transactions. Sean Muller and Steve Kesten of BoyarMiller discuss how RWI can affect due diligence, escrows, policy exclusions and post-closing exposure, offering practical context for professionals involved in deal execution.

Representation and warranty insurance is changing how buyers and sellers manage risk in M&A transactions. Sean Muller and Steve Kesten of BoyarMiller discuss how RWI can affect due diligence, escrows, policy exclusions and post-closing exposure, offering practical context for professionals involved in deal execution.

Stonegate Group, the UK’s largest pub company, has reached a settlement with insurance broker Marsh regarding a dispute over alleged losses in the wake of the covid pandemic. Last November, 20 Stonegate subsidiaries represented by the law firm Stewarts filed a negligence claim worth more than £85m against Marsh. 👉 For the full version of this story and to read it first sign up to the Propel email newsletter for free: https://lnkd.in/eyy_THzR

Miami Of Counsel Milton Fuentes and Partner Nicholas M. Nash, II secured a favorable result for an insurance company in a federal interpleader action involving more than 150 claims against a $75,000 freight broker surety bond.   CSK obtained default final judgments against several non-appearing Defendants, extinguishing their interests in the bond and protecting the insurer from future claims by those parties. Read more about the case here: https://hubs.li/Q04zsMGG0

Cohen Ziffer has joined the Global Policyholder Alliance as a founding member — and the only U.S. firm in the network. The Alliance brings together 14 independent firms across 23 jurisdictions, all focused exclusively on representing policyholders in major insurance disputes. Insurers have had global panel networks for years. Policyholders haven't — until now. For our clients, this means direct access to specialist coverage counsel anywhere a dispute arises, paired with coordinated strategy from firms who know their local courts and markets. We look forward to working alongside our fellow founding members to support policyholders around the world. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ewHmB2m6. #InsuranceRecovery #InsuranceLaw #Litigation

Timothy Law and Jibri Douglas, MPH, Esq. have authored an article in Law.com's The Legal Intelligencer examining the intersection of criminal restitution and insurance policy recoveries in Pennsylvania. The article explores who has the right to court-ordered restitution funds when a crime victim holds an insurance policy - the victim or their insurer - and explains that insurers who delay or deny coverage forfeit their standing as "victims" under Pennsylvania's restitution statute. Tim and Jibri also examine how the made-whole doctrine reinforces that policyholders must be fully compensated before insurers can assert subrogation rights, providing a strong incentive for insurers to pay claims promptly and fairly - https://lnkd.in/ejtBhZWu

An insurer sent $850,000 before the settlement was actually finished. The First Department concluded the money must be returned. 5 Beekman is a useful case for claims adjusters and litigators on settlement documentation, payment controls, and New York’s voluntary-payment doctrine. Read my analysis: https://lnkd.in/gjq2t2SM #ClaimsAdjusters #InsuranceClaims #InsuranceDefense #NewYorkLaw #AppellateLaw #GCBKLaw #nycivillaw