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Our team of attorneys has presented and tried many of the insurance and reinsurance industry’s fundamental dispute issues, including, allocation, aggregation, notice, follow the fortunes, security, payment of interest, set-offs, insolvency, captives, “cut-through” provisions, claims handling practices, claims control, special acceptances, rescission, sunset clauses, and other matters of contractual interpretation. We represent clients in complex matters that are critical to the insurance industry.  We are the forefront of emerging issues and advise on matters that other firms are not experienced in handling. Marc Abrams and Suman Chakraborty are both actively involved and serve in leadership positions in key insurance industry organizations including AIDA Reinsurance and Insurance Arbitration Society ("ARIAS US") - the premier US organization dedicated to enhancing insurance and reinsurance arbitrations for US and international clients.  Specifically, Marc Abrams is on the Board of Directors for this organization, where he is responsible for developing and enhancing arbitration products and defining the philosophical direction of the organization and Suman is also serving on a key leadership committee.

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What the Team is Known For

Mintz is adept at advising and representing key insurance carriers and reinsurers in coverage litigation. The team is skilled at handling toxic tort, D&O, asbestos and employment-related claims, with additional expertise in bad faith disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC represented E-Maxx Assurance Group of Companies in litigation related to the administration of a captive reinsurance program.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Marc Abrams
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Marc Abrams
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Band 2
Marc Abrams is called upon by insurance carriers for his notable experience in coverage and commercial disputes. He has experience managing toxic tort claims, among other matters.

Marc is an outstanding practitioner with many years of experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry. He has an acute awareness of the issues at play in any given matter and his advocacy and presentation are excellent.

Marc is a skilled attorney. He is able to hone in on the issues and present them in a clear and compelling way. He understands the technicalities of the business issues.

Marc delivers a high level of service marked by sophistication, professionalism and strong commercial awareness.

Suman Chakraborty
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Suman Chakraborty
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Suman Chakraborty is experienced in an extensive range of insurance issues. He regularly advises on D&O, toxic tort, asbestos and employment-related claims.

Suman is an outstanding, highly intelligent and astute practitioner with many years of diverse experience in the industry. He has an acute awareness of the issues at play in any given matter and his advocacy and presentation are superb.

Suman is very personable and knowledgeable.

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Marc Abrams
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Marc Abrams
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Suman Chakraborty
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Suman Chakraborty
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