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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide


Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

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About

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Hunton’s insurance coverage practice helps policyholders maximize recoveries through insurance program reviews, claims presentation and negotiation, litigation, alternative dispute resolution, trials, and appeals. This year alone, we have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for clients ranging from global brands to privately held businesses.

Since 2021, Hunton has recovered more than $2 billion for policyholders. Our track record includes complex, high-stakes recoveries in litigation and arbitration where other policyholder lawyers have faltered. Our ability to step in, recalibrate, and deliver results in sensitive disputes reinforces our reputation as the firm clients call when the outcome matters most.

We also secure substantial recoveries without litigation. In the past year, we recovered more than $150 million for an AmLaw 200 law firm, several colleges and universities, a major airline, an oil refinery, and a national automotive services provider.

Hunton is also a global cyber insurance leader. Working closely with the firm’s top-ranked privacy and cybersecurity practice, we have handled major breaches and ransomware attacks since 2019, including the largest attack on critical infrastructure in US history, and serve as lead cyber insurance coverage counsel for three of the five largest US asset managers. We also advise C-suite executives and boards worldwide, from risk management through claims resolution, to maximize recovery and achieve client goals.

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Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Hunton Andrews Kurth has a strong policyholder practice, representing clients in various complex matters such as business interruption claims and D&O coverage disputes. The firm represents clients across multiple industries, including technology, life sciences, energy and food and beverage.

Work Highlights

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  • Hunton Andrews Kurth represented AdvanSix in insurance coverage litigation against multiple insurers arising from supply chain disruption following a refinery explosion. The firm secured an eight‑figure recovery under all‑risk policies covering business interruption and increased operating costs, resolving the coverage dispute through settlements with the insurers.

Strengths

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  • The Hunton team has outstanding, substantive command of insurance coverage across the spectrum of lines of insurance. The group provides clients with outstanding yet pragmatic advice and counsel.

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  • The firm has a depth of talented and experienced attorneys who keep up with legal trends and issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Lorelie S Masters
    Band 2Lorelie S Masters

    Lorelie S Masters

    Lorelie Masters is recognized for her comprehensive insurance coverage and reinsurance practice, which includes notable capabilities with Bermuda Form arbitrations.

Ranked Individuals at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP (1)

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    Lorelie S Masters

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Members

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  • Syed S. Ahmad

    Head of Department

  • Walter J Andrews

  • Lawrence J Bracken II

  • Andrea DeField

  • Latosha Ellis

  • Geoffrey Fehling

  • Michael Levine

  • Koorosh Talieh

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