Insurance Recovery and Counseling

Barnes & Thornburg is one of few national law firms that focuses on policyholder representation and advocacy. We have guided policyholders through disputes in and out of court and from coast to coast. We have secured billions of dollars of insurance coverage for our clients.

We understand the stress caused by an insured loss or lawsuit, so we work with each client to set a budget and strategy that fits their specific objectives. We understand the claim process and work to obtain partial or interim payments from insurers, where possible, even where coverage disputes may exist on some items or issues. Our goal is to get you up and running and to protect your balance sheet as much as possible.

We are trial lawyers at the core. If your insurance company refuses to pay, our team is well-prepared to go to trial. Barnes & Thornburg has experienced trial lawyers and support services, such as our ThemeVision jury research and strategy team, to build and present your case to a judge or jury at trial. We also have conducted appraisals and arbitrations for our insurance clients where that is required or more cost-effective.

Our clients include some of the largest policyholders doing business today, ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small, privately held businesses. We have negotiated or litigated against nearly every major insurance company in disputes involving nearly every type of property or liability insurance coverage. We have helped clients navigate disputes with their insurance companies in jurisdictions across the United States.

Our team also advises on the insurance implications of business transactions, works behind the scenes to help businesses avoid potential coverage disputes altogether, as well as advises on virtually all stages of the insurance procurement, renewal and claim processes. We know the terrain and, at the end of the day, our goal is to maximize your insurance coverage, safeguard your rights, and protect your bottom line.

Insurance Recovery and Counseling Practice Leaders

Los Angeles

P 310-284-3786

F 310-284-3894

Chicago, Grand Rapids, Southeast Michigan

P 312-214-8308

F 312-759-5646

Washington, D.C.

P 202-408-6928

F 202-289-1330

Fort Wayne, Chicago

P 260-425-4652

F 260-424-8316

The latest edition of Corporate Policyholder magazine covers insurance concerns stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic as well cyber security threats, risks from environmental liabilities, and purported gaps in commercial general liability policies.

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Asbestos Liability

Recovery for Product Manufacturers

Bankruptcy-Related Representation

Trial Experience

Resolution Through Arbitration

Securing and Coordinating Defense Claims and Related Success

Commercial General Liability

Copyright, Trademark, and Media Liability

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Risks

Insurance Coverage for Losses After Ransomware Attacks

Business Email Compromise/Phishing-Based Wire Fraud

Insurance Coverage For Payment Card Cyberattacks

Sensitive Personal Information Compromise, International Dating Company

Corporate Secret Data Privacy Incident, Global Software Company

Protected Health Information Data Breach, Health Care Company

Protected Health Information Data Breach, Health Care Solutions Company

Account Data Compromise Event, Real Estate Investment Trust

Network Software Failure and Business Interruption, Manufacturer

Insurance Counseling for Personal Information Data Breach, Law Firm

Insurance Litigation Related to Cyberattack Resulting in Destruction and Theft of Data, Manufacturer and Holding Company

Protected Health Information Data Breach, Healthcare Non-Profit

Insurance Counseling for Protected Health Information Data Breach, Medical Association

Insurance Counseling Related to Cyber Risks, Multiple Clients

Directors and Officers Liability

Insurance Coverage for Government Investigations

Insurance Coverage for Securities Claims

Insurance Coverage for Business Disputes

Insurance Coverage for Books and Records Requests, Subpoenas, and Crisis Events

Insurance Coverage for Qui Tam and False Claims Act Allegations

Insurance Coverage for Putative Class Actions

Fidelity Bonds and Commercial Crime Policies

Fraudulent Wire Transfers

Computer-Related Fraud

Employee Theft and Dishonesty

First-Party Property

COVID-19 Representations

Ocean Marine and Cargo Coverage

Cargo Lost During Transit/Supply Chain Issues

Claims of Employee or Third-party Dishonest Conduct

Hull and Machinery Coverage

Professional Liability

Insurance Coverage for Healthcare Providers and Professionals

Representations and Warranties

Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability

Insurance Coverage for Claims by Injured Employees

Claims Mishandling

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Insurance Recovery Blog

The BT Policyholder Protection blog is managed by the Policyholder Insurance Recovery and Counseling Group attorneys at Barnes & Thornburg. The blog aims to be a source for news, analysis and commentary on insurance recovery issues facing corporate policyholders and insureds. 

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Alerts

Southwest Airlines’ Cyber Coverage Suit Takes Off

Illinois Supreme Court Changes Law for Construction Defect Coverage

False Claims Act Investigation Is Covered Under Insured’s D&O Policy, Court Says

Insurer Owes Duty to Defend in Toilet Wipe Property Damage Case: Takeaways From Harleysville Preferred Ins. Co. v. Dude Products, Inc.

Florida Policyholders Face New Hurdles in Dealing With the Appraisal Process

Florida Property Insurance Reforms To Lead To Major Hurdles For Policyholders

Events

Cyberinsurance and Incident Response

Ransomware Attacks and Cyber Insurance (How to Get Paid)

Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Insurance & Technology Ethics

Assurex Global P&C Leaders Conference/Loss Control & Claims Meeting

Insurance Coverage for Long-Tail Environmental Claims

Incident Response Forum Ransomware 2023

Blogs

Court Holds That Acceptance Rule and Economic Loss Doctrine Did Not Bar Claim Brought by Real Estate Purchaser

Duty to Advance Defense Expenses Should Mean What It Says Under D&O Policies

State Supreme Court Decision Highlights Need to Get Insurance and Indemnity Clauses Right in Construction Contracts

Navigating the Choppy Waters of Indemnification

Preparing To Win: Common Insurance Coverage Traps and How To Avoid Them

Watershed California Decision Finds for Policyholder in COVID-19 Business Interruption Appeal

News

Lara Struggles To Reform California Insurance Market

Calif. Regulators' Pitch On Insurance Reform Draws Scrutiny

Matthew B. O’Hanlon Named Fellow of American College of Coverage Counsel

2024 Illinois Super Lawyers Includes 19 Barnes & Thornburg Attorneys

Insurer’s Biometric Win Alarms Companies Facing Privacy Claims

Florida Rulings Splinter Suit Notice Requirement Across State

Publications

The Case of the $112 Million Tainted Peanut Butter Insurance

Hot Potato: The Bedivere Insurance Company Liquidation and the Challenges Insurer Liquidations Place on Policyholders

Corporate Policyholder Magazine - 2021

Insurance Coverage for COVID Losses? Ohio Court Weighs In

Corporate Policyholder Magazine - 2020

Corporate Policyholder Magazine - Fall 2019

Videos and Podcasts

What Risks Do In-House Counsel Face Over the Next 12 Months?

Alerts

FTC Passes Final Rule Banning Worker Non-Compete Agreements

Publications

2023 Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Annual Report

Blogs

The Sun Comes Out on Earth Day: EPA Announces Recipients of $7 Billion Solar For All Grants

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HHS-OIG Highlights Anti-Fraud Safeguards for Patient Assistance Programs Backed Mainly by Drug Manufacturers

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Crossing the Border: Federal Circuit Confirms Patent Owner’s Ability to Recover a Reasonable Royalty Based on Foreign Activity

Blogs

Navigating the IPO Journey: Guide to Preparing for an IPO

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