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Simpson Thacher’s Insurance and Reinsurance Practice is renowned for securing some of the widest-ranging, highest-profile retentions of any firm in the United States for matters involving the most significant issues facing the insurance industry. Clients benefit from our experience as the leading firm representing the interests of both insurers and reinsurers in litigations and arbitrations throughout the United States, the United Kingdom and Bermuda. We are also regularly retained by insurers and their boards of directors to advise, represent, defend and investigate business practice and regulatory issues, including in connection with shareholder lawsuits and proxy proposals; state and federal regulatory proceedings, including market conduct examinations; and government investigations. The Firm was named National Insurance Practice Group of the Year for Benchmark Litigation’s US Awards 2026 for the twelfth year, and was named by New York Law Journal as the 2024 “Insurance Litigation Department of the Year,” an accolade it was previously awarded in 2023, 2020 and 2018, respectively. The Firm was also recently profiled as a finalist in New York Law Journal’s 2025 “Insurance Litigation Department of the Year.”

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What the Team is Known For

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is a market leader for insurer representation, offering unmatched ability in bet-the-company litigation and arbitration proceedings. Its expertise ranges from direct insurance coverage of virtually all kinds, through to reinsurance matters and cases relating to insurance companies' business practices. The team's dominant domestic caseload is complemented by additional strength in London and Bermuda market disputes as well as providing quality transactional and corporate advice.

Work Highlights

  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP represented Travelers in connection with insurance claims and inquiries arising from thousands of talc-related tort claims brought against Johnson & Johnson.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Bryce L. Friedman
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Bryce L. Friedman
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Bryce Friedman is recognized for his insurance coverage work for key insurers. He is particularly active in disputes revolved around cybersecurity and business interruption.

Bryce is an expert at what he does and always delivers thoughtful and timely advice. He is calm and capable in high-stakes and tense situations.

Bryce's depth of knowledge is outstanding. His judgment is second to none.

Bryce is an outstanding practitioner who brings unmatched trial experience and sophistication. His advocacy and demeanor are superb.

Lynn K Neuner
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Lynn K Neuner
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Lynn Neuner maintains a strong insurer-side coverage practice. She has notable experience leading property damage, contamination and bodily injury claims.

Lynn is incredibly professional and an effective advocate for her client.

Lynn is super talented, very good on her feet and a top-flight litigator.

Joshua Polster
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Joshua Polster
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Joshua Polster regularly handles litigation and arbitration related to insurance coverage.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Bryce L. Friedman
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Bryce L. Friedman
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Lynn K Neuner
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Lynn K Neuner
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Joshua Polster
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Joshua Polster
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