Michele Jacobson

Insurance & Reinsurance | Commercial Trials & Litigation

Michele L. Jacobson concentrates on complex insurance and reinsurance matters, using her deep knowledge of the industry to counsel a diverse array of companies in litigating and preventing disputes. She has represented clients in high-stakes reinsurance and insurance disputes, both in court and in arbitration proceedings nationwide, relating to diverse areas, such as life, asbestos and environmental, business interruption, surety and financial guaranty, workers compensation, broker negligence and MGA disputes. Michele also counsels clients in insurance regulatory matters including market conduct investigations by regulators, and represents them in contentious regulatory proceedings.

Ceding companies and reinsurers call upon Michele’s contract wording experience to advise on tightening contracts and processes to minimize litigation risks. Given her vast array of experience, she has been called upon to act as settlement counsel in matters already in dispute. Michele’s strategic approach to litigation and dispute resolution has helped clients save and recover hundreds of millions of dollars.

Michele is a frequent speaker on reinsurance and arbitration matters. Clients routinely call upon Michele to educate them in matters impacting the insurance and reinsurance industry.

Executive Council Member, GlamourGals Foundation, Inc.

New York State Bar Association

New Jersey State Bar Association

Federal Bar Council

Association of Insurance & Reinsurance Run-Off Companies (AIRROC)

Law Committee, AIDA-US Reinsurance and Insurance Arbitration Society (ARIAS)

Association of Professional Insurance Women (APIW)