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Hovsep Afarian

Hovsep Afarian

Canada 2026

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With more than 20 years of experience, Hovsep has a distinguished track record of success in some of the biggest insurance claims in Canada involving crime bonds, Errors and Omissions policies, Directors and Officers policies, Commercial General Liability policies, property policies, life insurance policies, marine policies, and environmental liability policies. He has unrivalled expertise in cyber insurance claims and has acted on some of the largest and most significant insurance claims in Canadian history.

Recognized by industry experts for his ‘encyclopedic knowledge of Canadian insurance coverage law’, Hovsep has expertise in every area of an insurance claim from vetting policy language before inception to tenaciously litigating claims. He has appeared before all levels of Court across Canada as policyholder counsel. He is a Fellow of the American College of Coverage Counsel.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Insurance: Dispute Resolution - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Toronto-based Hovsep Afarian is noted for his contentious insurance practice. He is well placed to assist clients with sector-related class actions, business interruption claims and liability cases.

Strengths

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  • Hovsep Afarian is a leader in the insurance industry and a pleasure to work with. He possesses a unique skillset that is hard to find and difficult to develop.

    Insurance: Dispute ResolutionChambers Canada Guide
  • He is very well-respected and known as a leader in complex insurance matters.

    Insurance: Dispute ResolutionChambers Canada Guide
  • Hovsep is incredibly talented, thoughtful and strategic. He is truly a pleasure to work with and has an excellent reputation.

    Insurance: Dispute ResolutionChambers Canada Guide
  • Hovsep is an excellent litigator, a top adviser and a leader in this space.

    Insurance: Dispute ResolutionChambers Canada Guide
  • Hovsep has industry leading expertise in insurance coverage issues on behalf of policyholders. In my view, there is no one better.

    Insurance: Dispute ResolutionChambers Canada Guide

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