About

Provided by Troutman Pepper

Troutman Pepper’s Insurance & Reinsurance Practice is widely recognized for representing insurers  in some of the toughest matters they face, including complex claims and high-exposure coverage and reinsurance issues.

For the past two decades, we have advised clients in sophisticated coverage litigation in all 50 states and in many foreign jurisdictions. We have secured landmark rulings spanning decades and involving billions of dollars, in trial and appellate courts across the country. Our clients turn to us to tackle their biggest potential exposures, leading us to having handled some of the most prominent insurance matters in the nation, including in the areas of tobacco, lead paint, mold, asbestos, Chinese drywall, NFL and soccer concussion matters, and environmental contamination.

We advise on high-value directors and officers liability claims in a multitude of areas, including securities and derivative litigation, mergers and acquisitions litigation, ERISA, antitrust, and bankruptcy. We utilize our highly specific knowledge and experience when dealing with coverage issues, such as those related to health care providers, cybersecurity, media and technology, and environmental matters. We help clients identify potential exposures and resolve disputes effectively, creatively, and efficiently. Additionally, our seasoned reinsurance attorneys have represented cedents, reinsurers, and intermediaries in significant litigation matters and arbitrations across a variety of areas.

Chambers Review

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Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer - USA - Nationwide
3
Band 3
What the team is known for

Troutman Pepper runs an extensive insurance coverage practice from offices across the US. It attracts praise for representing major insurers in high value and complex coverage matters, including D&O, breach of contract and professional liability.

Notable practitioners

Charles Blair in Washington, DC and Terrence McInnis and Kevin Kieffer in California are key contacts.

Work Highlights

Provided by Troutman Pepper
  • Troutman Pepper represented certain underwriters at Lloyd's London in connection with coverage under a performance indemnity policy issued by certain underwriters for losses allegedly suffered during the production and filming of season six of TV show House of Cards following the suspension of Kevin Spacey from the show.

Strengths

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