Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 4
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Provided by Mintz
Our team of attorneys has presented and tried many of the insurance and reinsurance industry’s fundamental dispute issues, including, allocation, aggregation, notice, follow the fortunes, security, payment of interest, set-offs, insolvency, captives, “cut-through” provisions, claims handling practices, claims control, special acceptances, rescission, sunset clauses, and other matters of contractual interpretation. We represent clients in complex matters that are critical to the insurance industry. We are the forefront of emerging issues and advise on matters that other firms are not experienced in handling. Marc Abrams and Suman Chakraborty are both actively involved and serve in leadership positions in key insurance industry organizations including AIDA Reinsurance and Insurance Arbitration Society ("ARIAS US") - the premier US organization dedicated to enhancing insurance and reinsurance arbitrations for US and international clients. Specifically, Marc Abrams is on the Board of Directors for this organization, where he is responsible for developing and enhancing arbitration products and defining the philosophical direction of the organization and Suman is also serving on a key leadership committee.
Chambers Review
Mintz is adept at advising and representing key insurance carriers in coverage disputes. Additionally, the team is skilled at handling toxic tort, D&O, asbestos and employment-related claims, and regularly acts for reinsurers in coverage disputes.
Work Highlights
- Mintz defended Resolute against claims for tortious interference and declaratory judgment arising out of the handling of long-term environmental liabilities.
Notable Practitioners
Marc Abrams is called upon by insurance carriers for his notable experience in coverage and commercial disputes. He has experience managing toxic tort claims, among other matters.
Suman Chakraborty is experienced in an extensive range of insurance issues. He regularly advises on D&O, toxic tort, asbestos and employment-related claims.
"Suman is terrific and very knowledgeable about the industry."
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