Insurance: Insurer | USA

Steptoe LLP frequently represents industry leaders in complex, high-profile litigation, arbitration and appellate cases. The firm possesses coverage expertise ranging from multi-party bodily injury suits and mass torts to substantial property matters arising from natural disasters. It also offers significant reinsurance expertise, particularly in the life and health insurance spheres and is active in litigation stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and cyber liability.

Wiley's leading practice provides a comprehensive range of services to insurers, including representation in big-ticket coverage cases and appellate proceedings. The firm's key areas of focus include general liability and professional liability as well as the emerging areas of data breach and cyber liability. It frequently acts on bad faith claims. The firm also provides clients with non-contentious counsel on product development and policy drafting.

Crowell & Moring LLP has specialist expertise in both direct insurance and reinsurance, encompassing professional liability, financial lines, environmental and asbestos-related disputes. The firm handles a wide range of work, including high-stakes litigation for major domestic and international insurers. In addition, it exhibits considerable strength in acting for property and casualty insurance companies and also has substantial capabilities in alternative dispute resolution, including Bermuda Form arbitrations.

The versatile team at McDermott Will & Emery LLP is adept at handling major coverage litigation, bad faith claims and reinsurance disputes. The firm has particular expertise in life and health insurance and demonstrates specialist knowledge in relation to captive insurance companies and tax-related matters. The firm's expertise also extends to disputes arising from long-tail environmental and toxic tort claims.

The respected insurance group at Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC has substantial expertise in representing insurers and reinsurers in complex disputes. The firm is frequently called upon to handle litigation involving a wide variety of claims, including those related to product liability, toxic torts and general and professional liability. Notably, it also offers capabilities in arbitration proceedings.

Ruggeri Parks Weinberg LLP offers a high-calibre insurer side practice group which advises clients on a broad array of complex mandates, including asbestos claims, product liability and environmental matters. The firm houses an experienced and highly regarded group of sector experts who offer significant expertise in advising on insurance issues arising in major bankruptcy and mass tort actions.

The prominent insurance outfit at Troutman Pepper Locke LLP has a strong reputation for D&O and professional liability claims with particular experience in matters involving the financial sector. It also offers capabilities in environmental contamination and bodily injury and frequently advises insurers on non-contentious matters. In addition, the firm frequently acts on complex bad faith claims and is also skilled in healthcare insurance work.

Werner Ahari Mangel is a newly established firm specialising in the insurance industry. It advises on coverage disputes and claims litigation relating to a wide variety of insurance policies, including D&O, general liability and professional liability.

Faegre Drinker's DC-based insurance practice focuses on the defence of carriers in a range of disputes. The firm is highlighted for its specialty in representing life insurance and annuity insurers. It also offers expertise and experience in insurance regulatory matters.

Recently formed Lavin Rindner Duffield LLC boasts a team with significant experience in representing major carriers in high-stakes insurance disputes. The firm is noted for its capability in both litigation and mediation. Its offering encompasses cyber, product liability and media work, among other matters.