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Anderson Kill PC

Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder

USA Guide 2026 : New York


Anderson Kill PC

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Anderson Kill's insurance recovery attorneys have recovered billions of dollars in judgments and settlements from insurance companies over the course of more than three decades and have made insurance law in multiple states -- including California, in a landmark decision establishing "all sums" and "stacking" principles for policyholders, and New York, in a decision affirming not only defense coverage for long-tail asbestos claims even after exhaustion of limits, but also attorneys' fees for the defense coverage dispute.

Our Insurance Recovery Group represents policyholders in insurance coverage disputes regarding environmental/asbestos/toxic tort liability, directors’ and officers’ liability, data breaches and other cyber risks, products liability, professional liability, intellectual property claims, commercial crime, property losses, business interruption losses and many other types of claims. The Group is supported by a library of tens of thousands of insurance company regulatory filings, manuals, briefs, advertisements and other discovery materials.

We represent policyholders only in insurance coverage disputes, maintaining no ties to insurance companies and so avoiding conflicts of interest. In a corporate legal environment in which insurance companies carry tremendous weight, both as clients and as sources of defense work, Anderson Kill's policyholder-only commitment serves as a competitive advantage.

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Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder - New York

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Anderson Kill's specialist insurance practice is dedicated to assisting policyholders with their thorniest coverage issues and most high-stakes litigation. Its outstanding trial capabilities are backed up by a ready command of all types of coverage, from major environmental and asbestos claims to data breaches and property damage. The team frequently acts on coverage issues arising from catastrophic events and also demonstrates expertise in complex appellate matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Anderson Kill PC represented Scholastic in a dispute seeking excess insurance coverage from St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance arising from defense and settlement costs in a trademark and copyright infringement suit brought by Vanderbilt University against Scholastic.

Strengths

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  • The firm responds immediately and appropriately to all requests and questions. It has complete understanding of the insurance issues and the needs of my organization.

    Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder respondentUSA
  • Anderson Kill has an in-depth knowledge of the insurance industry. The team do a terrific job and are truly advocates for their clients.

    Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder respondentUSA
  • The attorneys are very responsive and experts in their field. They are very supportive and collaborative.

    Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder respondentUSA
  • Anderson Kill is truly the prototype for excellence for policyholder law firms. The vast knowledge and experience of the firm's attorneys coupled with their insurance industry relationships is a key differentiator from other law firms in this space.

    Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Robert M Horkovich
    Band 1Robert M Horkovich

    Robert M Horkovich

    Robert Horkovich is a recognized leader of the New York policyholder Bar and offers extensive experience litigating high-profile coverage matters, including those relating to asbestos, environmental and natural disaster claims. His clients include leading technology companies.
    • Robert has tons of relevant experience.

      Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder respondentUSA
    • Robert is responsive to requests and works quickly.

      Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder respondentUSA
  • Band 2William G Passannante
    Band 2William G Passannante

    William G Passannante

    William Passannante operates an excellent policyholder-side insurance practice and is routinely engaged in claims concerning property and product liability. He is additionally active in cybersecurity, breach of contract and opioid-related disputes.
    • William's economist background combined with his legal and business knowledge makes for a remarkable mix.

      Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder respondentUSA
  • Band 3Joshua Gold
    Band 3Joshua Gold

    Joshua Gold

    Joshua Gold exhibits significant expertise representing policyholder clients in major recovery claims relating to cybersecurity, and offers further experience handling disputes involving professional liability and commercial crime coverage.
    • Joshua understands client needs and has expertise.

      Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder respondentUSA
  • Band 4Diana Shafter Gliedman
    Band 4Diana Shafter Gliedman

    Diana Shafter Gliedman

    Diana Shafter Gliedman is well regarded for her expertise in handling coverage disputes for policyholder clients.

    • Diana is a great partner to work with, extremely knowledgeable and offers expert opinions and recommendations.

      Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder respondentUSA
    • Diana Gliedman is a beyond outstanding attorney when it comes to coverage disputes. Her commitment to the practice and clients is nothing short of exemplary.

      Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder respondentUSA

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