Insurance Coverage and Disputes

Whether helping clients procure insurance, present claims to insurance companies, settle lawsuits, or pursue coverage through arbitration or litigation, Venable has experienced legal teams representing the interests of insureds across all industries and jurisdictions. We have secured significant verdicts and settlements from claims arising under the full spectrum of policies, including general liability, property and builders' risk (including business interruption), pollution, completed operations coverage, directors' and officers' liability, employee liability, errors and omissions insurance, cyber/data breach, and many others.

Along with helping clients to assess and negotiate first-party claims against insurers, we assist in settling claims brought by third parties and in the development of complex risk transfer strategies. Known for our hands-on approach, we provide comprehensive counseling to clients from the outset of a project to its completion. In addition, we offer guidance on comprehensive risk management strategies, including contract review and determining gaps in coverage during the insurance renewal process. Our team is also active in high-profile business interruption claims arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and excels at applying past experience to these unprecedented circumstances. No matter how complex the situation, our attorneys have a strong track record of mitigating losses, reducing risk, and securing the best possible settlements for our clients.