Insurance

With decades of experience, the member firms of the ALFA International Insurance Practice group are a trusted resource for clients operating in all lines of the insurance and reinsurance business, including property and casualty, life, accident and health, management and professional liability, financial lines, workers’ compensation, surety and financial guaranty.

Our member firms provide quality representation to U.S. domestic and international insurers in matters of coverage opinions, garnishments, declaratory judgment actions, bad faith and extra-contractual claims, and insurance defense across a wide spectrum of practice areas.  We are committed to outstanding client service that exceeds expectations.

We know that your industry is highly regulated and ever-changing.  We deliver a thorough understanding of insurance issues and a sensitivity to our clients’ business realities. Our member firms maintain an active presence in trade and professional associations dedicated to the insurance industry. Our attorneys frequently speak and publish on matters of concern to insurers and claims administrators.

Our member firms meet exacting standards for inclusion in our group, including demonstrated trial success and advocacy on behalf of our insurance clients.  We offer advice, try cases, and shape the law through appellate victories and relationships with legislators and regulators. We are a comprehensive network of counselors with the capabilities and drive to serve our clients’ needs at competitive rates.

Areas of Focus

  • Coverage evaluation
  • Claims support and advice
  • Bad faith and extracontractual litigation
  • Rescission claims
  • Interpleader actions
  • Legislation assistance, support, and education
  • Regulatory advice and support
  • Policy drafting assistance, support, and education
  • Defense of claims

Client Advisory Board (CAB)

The ALFA International Insurance Practice Group is grateful to have the  following clients contribute to our ongoing success by participating in our Client Advisory Board:

  • Susan Duff, Assistant General Counsel | Litigation & Employment, Transamerica
  • Amy Heiserman, Senior Counsel, Nautilus Insurance Group (a Berkley Company)
  • Todd D. McCormick, Vice President, Senior Legal Counsel, W.R. Berkley Corporation
  • Flavia Pemberton, Senior Vice President, Environmental Claims, Everspan
  • Lori-Ann Russo-Green, MBA, Senior Claims Manager, Nautilus Insurance Group (a Berkley Company)
  • David T. Vanalek, Esq., SVP, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Richmond National Insurance

Upcoming Events

Jul
15

2025 Webinar: Selecting and Preparing Your 30(b)(6) Witness for Deposition

The Future Leaders Practice Group is hosting a complimentary webinar on Jul...

Past Events

Jun
04

2025 Insurance Roundtable

The 2025 Insurance Practice Group Roundtable will take place June 4-6, 2025, at The Gwen Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. ...
May
08

2025 Hospitality & Retail Regional Seminar (New Orleans, LA)

The Hospitality & Retail Practice Group will host a regional seminar on ...
Dec
10

2024 Webinar: Establishing Good Faith in the World of Bad Faith

The Insurance Practice Group hosted a complimentary webinar on December 10,...

Publications & News

May
28
2025
March
6
2025

Into the Breach When the Levee Breaks

This paper discusses and outlines: insurers’ extra-contractual liability and insureds’ duties of cooperation under California,...
December
13
2024

Leake Andersson (Lafayette & New Orleans, LA) Partners Assist FBI and U.S. Attorney in Massive Fraud Case Against Two New Orleans Law Firms

On December 6, 2024, the United States of America filed indictments in USDC Eastern District of Louisiana against several defendan...