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Rivkin Radler LLP

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Rivkin Radler LLP

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About

Provided by Rivkin Radler LLP

With approximately 50 attorneys and a long track record, Rivkin Radler’s Insurance Coverage group is one of the largest coverage-focused practice groups in the U.S. We represent insurers big and small, domestic and foreign, investor-owned and policyholder-owned.

 

We tackle the insurance industry’s newest and most challenging issues, with innovative strategies. Rivkin Radler was among the first firms to handle complex coverage issues such as pollution, cyber, asbestos, advertising injury, molestation, life sciences, medical technologies, climate change, terrorism, and fraud. We stay at the cutting edge of insurance law.

 

We are committed to outstanding client service. And our commitment is validated by our client retention rate. Many of our insurer relationships are more than 20 years old.

 

Our attorneys address all aspects of insurance coverage law, handling litigation and other forms of dispute resolution throughout the country. Insurers rely on our coverage advice. 

Focus areas:

  • Casualty coverage -- CGL, umbrella &excess liability
  • D&O liability coverage
  • Employment practice liability
  • Extra-contractual & bad faith
  • Life, health & disability
  • Personal lines -- home & auto
  • Professional liability
  • Property
  • Reinsurance
  • Specialty & other coverage lines
  • Title insurance litigation

Clients (43)

  • ACE Insurance Co.
  • AEGIS Insurance Services
  • Allianz
  • Allstate Insurance Companies
  • Certain Underwriters at Lloyds
  • Fireman's Fund
  • GEICO
  • Hanover Insurance
  • Interstate
  • Kinsale Insurance Co.
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
  • Medical Liability Mutual Insurance
  • Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
  • Network Adjusters Inc.
  • OneBeacon Insurance
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • QBE Insurance
  • Riverstone Claims Management
  • Seneca Insurance Co.
  • State Farm Insurance
  • The Hartford
  • Travelers
  • Hallmark Financial Services
  • Amtrust North America
  • AXA XL
  • Berkshire Life Insurance Co. of America
  • Central Insurance Companies
  • FM Global
  • Houston International Insurance Group
  • Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
  • Sentry Insurance Company
  • Sompo Japan Nipponkoa America Insurance
  • The Seneca Companies
  • Utica National Insurance
  • The Cincinnati Insurance Companies
  • Crum and Forster Insurance Company
  • Armor Insurance
  • Plymouth Rock Assurance
  • Utica National Insurance Group
  • Arch Insurance
  • Sentry Insurance
  • Hiscox
  • Argonaut Insurance

Chambers Review

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Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer - New York

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

The highly capable team at Rivkin Radler acts on major coverage litigation for insurers as well as providing comprehensive liability defense work. It is particularly active in the property and casualty sphere, while also advising on an array of significant environmental and health insurance matters. Notably, the firm offers experience advising on complex bad faith matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Rivkin Radler LLP represented the Allianz insurers in the CVS opioid coverage litigation.

Strengths

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  • Rivkin Radler has tremendous knowledge and experience. It is also proactive, and brings to our attention potential issues and concerns before they occur.

    Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer respondentUSA
  • Rivkin Radler is responsive and comprehensive. The team is always available to discuss complex issues and has appropriate resolutions.

    Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Alan  Rutkin
    Band 4Alan  Rutkin

    Alan Rutkin

    Alan Rutkin is experienced in representing insurers in coverage disputes, particularly in the energy sector.

    • He is a very experienced and highly skilled attorney who provides a superior work product. He is very quick to respond and always finds a way to meet or exceed our expectations.

      Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer respondentUSA
    • You can reach Alan 24/7. He is very committed and provides excellent client service.

      Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Rivkin Radler LLP (1)

New York

Members

Provided by Rivkin Radler LLP

  • Gene Kang

  • Greg Mann

  • Frank Valverde

  • Anne Murray

  • Michael Versichelli

  • Brian Ade

  • Michael Kotula

  • Michael Jones

  • Frank Misiti

  • Evan Krinick

  • Steven Zuckermann

  • Alan Rutkin

    Head of Department

  • Michael Welch

  • Robert Maloney

  • Michael Cannata

  • Alan Eagle

  • Robert Tugander

  • Joanne Engeldrum

  • Michael Troisi

  • John Marino

  • Lindsey Trowell

  • Kristen Wenger

  • Jill Bechtold

  • Chloe Orta

  • Ariane Smith

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