Band 3
Provided by Eric Jesse
Insurance Recovery and Counseling, Litigation
Eric Jesse prides himself on representing corporate policyholders on insurance recovery matters, including in coverage disputes with insurers, on mergers and acquisitions, and in the placement and renewal of insurance programs. He works regularly with private equity sponsors and strategic buyers and has substantial experience with representations and warranties (R&W) insurance, directors and officers (D&O) coverage, and cyber insurance.
When insurers refuse to honor their coverage obligations, Eric represents policyholders in claim negotiations and coverage litigation. He has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars of insurance proceeds under a range of policies, including R&W, D&O, and cyber policies, and he strategically focuses on the issues that can drive meaningful resolutions while working to avoid the distractions that insurers try to insert into the dispute process.
Eric’s transactional practice centers on R&W insurance. From his experience and market-based knowledge, he advises buyers on selecting an R&W insurer and on how the R&W policy interacts with purchase agreements. He negotiates policy terms and conditions, works to eliminate or narrow deal-specific exclusions, and manages the underwriting process so coverage remains aligned with client expectations and deal timelines.
He also counsels policyholders on D&O, professional liability, and cyber insurance programs, including advising clients that want to evaluate or improve their coverage. Eric reviews policies “cover to cover” and tracks market and caselaw developments that affect how insurers apply key terms and exclusions, allowing him to identify enhancements that can be the difference between coverage or no coverage.
Eric also understands the importance of pro bono service and has proudly helped six unaccompanied immigrant minors, who were subject to abuse, neglect, or abandonment in their home countries, secure permanent residency in the United States.
George Washington University
B.A.
Georgetown University Law Center
J.D.
Provided by Chambers
Eric Jesse of Barnes & Thornburg LLP is highlighted for his expertise in representing corporate policyholders on an array of insurance issues including claims disputes, renewal of insurance programs and mergers and acquisitions. He has a niche in specialty policies including representations and warranties and cyber insurance.
Provided by Chambers
Eric is very commercial and pragmatic and his ability to understand complex policy is second to none.
Eric is very commercial and pragmatic and his ability to understand complex policy is second to none.