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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.
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 training and advice on matters related to their portfolios. Our lawyers also represent insurers in regulatory compliance issues before regulatory authorities.
Hinshaw's team has extensive experience in trial and appellate matters, with an understanding of substantive law and the insurance industry. They develop innovative approaches to claims and issues.
Hinshaw's insurance thought leaders have authored various resources, including prominent insurance treatises, book chapters, and our seven-volume series titled On the Law.
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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.
Hinshaw & Culbertson represented Affiliated FM in coverage action against Johnson & Johnson related to mesothelioma and ovarian cancer cases that involve thousands of claims related to talc.
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Hinshaw & Culbertson is very knowledgeable in evaluating jurisdictional case law in consideration of the coverage-related issues. It is aware of all pertinent insurance coverage developments.
Hinshaw & Culbertson is very detail-oriented and very well researched. The team is intimately aware of the coverage issues, prompt and helpful with its responses, and provides strong insight.
The firm is very reliable and we regard it as a go-to for knowledge in this space. It has strong expertise in complex matters. It is good at explaining things and communication is very responsive.
Hinshaw & Culbertson can operate comfortably between countries and provides thought leadership in this space. Its practice is client-centric and responsive.
Hinshaw & Culbertson is very knowledgeable in evaluating jurisdictional case law in consideration of the coverage-related issues. It is aware of all pertinent insurance coverage developments.
Hinshaw & Culbertson is very detail-oriented and very well researched. The team is intimately aware of the coverage issues, prompt and helpful with its responses, and provides strong insight.
The firm is very reliable and we regard it as a go-to for knowledge in this space. It has strong expertise in complex matters. It is good at explaining things and communication is very responsive.
Hinshaw & Culbertson can operate comfortably between countries and provides thought leadership in this space. Its practice is client-centric and responsive.
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Scott is an excellent attorney and extremely knowledgeable in the areas that we are concerned with.
We have been consistently impressed by his level of knowledge, experience and advice. His ability to explain things in layman's terms and to go above and beyond to assist is also appreciated.
I go to Scott as a go-to for knowledge in this space. He has strong expertise in complex in carrier-side insurance and is good at explaining things.
Scott Seaman is client-centric and responsive. He is a knowledge leader and is a standout in terms of coverage. He is technical and is exceptionally good with c-suite level people.
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Provided by Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Berkley Select
Berkshire Hathaway
CNA
Certain London Underwriters
Chubb Insurance Group (Federal Insurance Company)
FM Global
Great American Insurance Group
Liberty Mutual
Star Surplus Lines Insurance Company
Zurich North America
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