Insurance Law

Coverage that focuses on both the legal risks facing insurance companies, as well as how companies are using insurance to hedge risk. We cover health insurance and cyber insurance frequently.

International Edition

Lloyd's of London Appoints First New GC in 27 Years

By Jack Womack | February 19, 2024

It is the latest in a handful of recent changes at large corporate legal departments in London.

2 minute read

International Edition

London-Based Insurance Law Firm Kennedys Opens 10th US Office in Fort Lauderdale

By Alexander Lugo | January 26, 2024

"Incidents of marine and yacht and cargo issues have continued to rise," said managing partner Kristen Perkins, who is relocating from Miami with two associates and one special counsel.

3 minute read
International Edition

Clyde & Co's Australian Managing Partner Departs for Kennedys

By Christopher Niesche | November 29, 2023

Lucinda Lyons had been in the job for just a year.

3 minute read

International Edition

Norton Rose Continues South Africa Hiring Campaign With New Clyde & Co Partner

By Jennigay Coetzer | November 6, 2023

NRFSA's strategy is to ensure the firm has a bank of senior but younger lawyers to enable it to service clients for decades to come, says CEO.

2 minute read
International Edition

Reed Smith Advises Red Cross on Disaster Relief Back-Stop

By Charlotte Johnstone | September 7, 2023

The insurance and reinsurance facility will act as a back-stop in the event that the Disaster Relief Emergency Fund runs out.

2 minute read
International Edition

Kennedys Hires in General Counsel as a Partner in Chile

By Amy Guthrie | September 4, 2023

The UK Top 50 firm has six offices in Latin America, as well as a regional hub in Miami that serves the region and associations in other countries.

2 minute read
International Edition

Former Insurance Company In-House Counsel to Lead BLG's Insurance Team

By Gail J. Cohen | August 3, 2023

Partner Rick Da Costa joins the firm's financial services group in Toronto.

2 minute read
International Edition

The Consequences of the Latest COVID Business Interruption Claim Rulings

By Paul Grant, Signature Litigation | June 20, 2023

Pizza Express recently had its hopes of securing a pay-out dashed by the U.K. High Court in a judgment which could have far-reaching consequences for U.K. insurers.

4 minute read
International Edition

Simmons & Simmons Hires Kennedys Partner in Madrid

By Alex D'Elia | May 24, 2023

Simmons & Simmons said it is further developing its insurance capabilities in Spain to help meet the demands of an expanding market.

2 minute read
International Edition

DWF Splits with Global Infrastructure Co-Head in Dubai, But Adds 2 Other Partners

By Peter Shaw-Smith | April 27, 2023

The departure sees HFW continue to grow its Middle East presence.

2 minute read
The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. High Court Shows Continuing Signs of Moderation With Regular Use Exclusion Holding

By Daniel E. Cummins | February 29, 2024

On Jan. 29, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued its long-awaited and much anticipated decision in the regular use exclusion case of Rush v. Erie Insurance Exchange, and, in doing so, seemed to signal a possible continuing movement away from its previous penchant for advancing plaintiffs' causes in personal injury matters and toward a more reasoned, moderate approach to civil litigation questions of law.

7 minute read
Law.com

North Carolina Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments Over Duty to Defend Case Involving Law Firm and Insurer

By Mason Lawlor | February 23, 2024

The dispute from personal injury firm Lanier Law Group and an insurer stems from a privacy class action alleging that the firm obtained "protected personal information" from plaintiffs in connection with advertisements for legal services without their consent.

6 minute read
The Legal Intelligencer

OIG Responds Favorably to Arrangement Incentivizing Policyholders to Seek Care From In-Network Hospitals

By Vasilios J. Kalogredis | February 23, 2024

The opinion concludes that although the proposed arrangement, if undertaken, would generate prohibited remuneration under the AKS (if the requisite intent were present), as well as the Beneficiary Inducements CMP, the OIG would not impose administrative sanctions on the Medigap plan or PHO.

11 minute read
The American Lawyer

Kirkland Strikes Back in Paul Weiss Talent Battle, Also Adding Weil and Sidley Partners

By Dan Roe | February 21, 2024

Debt finance partner Paul Sandler arrived from Paul Weiss, Kirkland announced on Wednesday, alongside an insurance M&A partner from Sidley Austin and two real estate tax lawyers from Weil Gotshal.

2 minute read
International Edition

Lloyd's of London Appoints First New GC in 27 Years

By Jack Womack | February 19, 2024

It is the latest in a handful of recent changes at large corporate legal departments in London.

2 minute read
Daily Business Review

Hinshaw & Culbertson Faces $5.5 Million Negligence Lawsuit in Miami

By Alexander Lugo | February 16, 2024

After Hinshaw & Culbertson lawyers allegedly ignored a $1 million medical malpractice settlement almost a decade ago, the plaintiff in that case claims he's been "financially ruined" by the verdict and associated costs, and he's suing the firm for negligence.

3 minute read
Daily Report Online

Intermediate Court Judge 'Unimpressed' by Case Law in Spot Recovery Insurance Appeal

By Alex Anteau | February 16, 2024

Presiding Judge Christopher McFadden, in a dispute between a car dealership and insurer, expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of case law.

5 minute read
Law.com

Aetna Hit With ERISA Suit After Minor's Inpatient Mental Health Treatment Denied Coverage

By Riley Brennan | February 14, 2024

This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.

4 minute read
Connecticut Law Tribune

New England Insurance Company Brings Subrogation Lawsuit Against Paccaar

By Emily Cousins | February 14, 2024

The insurance company argued that the defendants were negligent and are liable for the $170,000 policy paid to the insured for the damages caused by a fire, the complaint said.

3 minute read
Daily Business Review

Miami Federal Judge Pinpoints Fatal Flaw in Nearly Decade-Long Insurance Litigation

By Michael A. Mora | February 13, 2024

An expert said the ruling is a cautionary tale for insurance litigators.

4 minute read

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