About

Provided by Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Hinshaw's deep bench of insurance lawyers in Illinois counsels leading domestic and foreign insurers on general liability (products liability, mass torts, sexual molestation, environmental, and other complex claims), first-party property (hurricane, fire, traditional, and high-risk property), surplus and specialty lines, construction defects, professional liability, cyber/privacy/artificial intelligence, treaty and facultative reinsurance, and bad faith, market conduct, and extra-contractual claims.

 

Our proficiency spans both commercial and personal lines, diverse risk management strategies, and addresses issues such as ESG/sustainability, climate change, COVID-19 coverage, and emerging technologies.

 

Hinshaw regularly represents insurers in state and federal courts at the trial and appellate court levels. Our team evaluates and resolves issues related to claims, negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations. We also provide coverage analysis and opinions, assist with product development, and draft contract language. Additionally, we provide our clients with training and advice on matters related to their portfolios. Our lawyers also represent insurers in regulatory compliance issues before regulatory authorities.

 

Hinshaw's insurance thought leaders have authored various resources, including prominent insurance treatises, book chapters, and our seven-volume series On the Law.

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What the Team is Known For

Hinshaw & Culbertson is widely acknowledged for its representation of insurer clients in complex, high-value coverage arbitration and litigation matters. Experienced in construction defects, first-party property and cyber insurance, the team is also well versed in personal insurance claims and risk management issues. It notably acts for international and domestic US clients.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Scott M. Seaman
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Scott M. Seaman
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Scott Seaman receives praise for his representation of insurance carriers in environmental, asbestos, business interruption and product liability disputes.

Scott is highly experienced and provides exceptional support for his clients.

Scott consistently demonstrates excellence and exhibits deep subject matter expertise and a collaborative approach that enables effective handling of complex matters.

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Scott M. Seaman
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Members

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Brian Mahoney

David E. Heiss

Jason R. Schulze

John E. DeLascio

Jonathan Yee

Jordan W.P. Evans

Paris B. Glazer

Sarah Anderson

Scott M. Seaman

Scott M. Seaman

Head of Department

Clients

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CNA

Certain London Underwriters

Chubb Insurance Group (Federal Insurance Company)

FM Global

Great American Insurance Group

Riverstone

Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Company

Zurich North America

Industries

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Coverage

Insurance & Reinsurance

Regulatory