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Mintz

Insurance: Insurer

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Mintz

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About

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Our Insurance & Reinsurance group represents insurers, reinsurers and other industry players across a broad range of matters.   We are known as industry leaders with expertise in a diverse spectrum of direct insurance, captive insurance, reinsurance and retrocessional matters.  Our litigators have been, and continue to be, involved in some of the largest insurance and reinsurance disputes impacting members of the industry.  Additionally, we represent stakeholders/creditors in insurance and reinsurance insolvency proceedings including the ongoing Rehabilitation of Scottish Re US pending in Delaware Chancery Court.

Members of our insurance and reinsurance disputes resolution team have decades of experience representing insurers, reinsurers and captives in coverage disputes and other litigation and arbitration involving a wide range of claims and coverages. For example, we have litigated and/or arbitrated coverage and reinsurance disputes involving professional liability, life and health, long-term care, variable annuity, general liability, first-party property, surety, product liability, molestation, employment discrimination and environmental matters.  We have successfully handled numerous arbitrations in both domestic and international proceedings, including many Bermuda and London arbitrations.  We are recognized throughout the industry as a leading practice in arbitrations under the Bermuda Form, as well as professional liability coverage for the Managed Care sector.

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Insurance: Insurer - District of Columbia

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

The insurance group at Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo has notable expertise in representing insurers and reinsurers in complex disputes. The firm is frequently called upon to handle litigation involving a wide variety of claims, including those related to product liability, toxic torts and general and professional liability. Notably, it also offers capabilities in arbitration proceedings.

Work Highlights

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  • Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo represented Allianz in a long-running asbestos coverage dispute involving numerous carriers and the policyholder, Triangle Enterprises.

Strengths

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  • The team is good at navigating complex cases.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Ellen MacDonald Farrell
    Band 4Ellen MacDonald Farrell

    Ellen MacDonald Farrell

    Ellen MacDonald Farrell enjoys a strong reputation among insurers for her experience in coverage disputes and Bermuda Form arbitrations. Her range of expertise includes environmental, professional and general liability policies.

    • Ellen is an extremely bright and thoughtful attorney who thinks through all possibilities and outcomes before making a recommendation.

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