Insurance: Policyholder | USA

Blank Rome fields a high-caliber insurance practice advising policyholders on a wide range of coverage issues. It has key strengths in environmental, product liability and property damage claims and is frequently involved in disputes involving sensitive underlying litigation, such as sexual abuse and sports-related injury. The team is also involved in cybersecurity insurance matters and D&O claims linked to the False Claims Act.

Covington & Burling has a preeminent insurance group with formidable depth and a broad client base. It advises policyholders across a range of industries on the full spectrum of insurance disputes and is particularly strong in resolving environmental and asbestos-related claims. The team is also present in areas such as cyber liability and is notably involved in significant class actions, including those linked to antitrust and injury claims.

Hunton Andrews Kurth boasts an esteemed policyholder practice, with lawyers in the firm's Washington, DC office regularly representing significant clients in the entertainment, hospitality and finance sectors. The team demonstrates expertise in a wide range of claims, from business interruption to long-tail asbestos issues, and also advises on insurance regulatory matters.

The policyholder-side insurance group at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has considerable trial expertise and particular strengths in asbestos claims, mass torts and product liability. It offers additional specialization in matters concerning captive insurance companies, issues of bankruptcy and corporate restructuring. Notably, the team also has experience in environmental coverage claims, regulatory concerns and handling appellate litigation on behalf of policyholder clients.

Pillsbury has a respected practice with a strong focus on representing policyholders in the energy and natural resources sphere. It has particular strength in environmental contamination, D&O and property damage and offers considerable expertise in handling insurance litigation with international and cross-border aspects.

Nossaman is a newly established firm specializing in policyholder representation. The firm offers insurance expertise across various industries, including advertising, construction, healthcare and technology. The team assists clients in pursuing claims pursuit litigation and ADR methods as well as advising on coverage evaluation and risk management..

The highly regarded policyholder practice at Perkins Coie is known for its handling of high-stakes litigation, including toxic torts, data breaches and insurance-linked bankruptcy matters. It frequently represents major mining, engineering and technology companies and is noted for its strong knowledge of Bermuda Form as well as the support it provides in legacy insurance matters.